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Soprano Brenda Harris on Preparing for Bellini's "Norma"

KCUR | By Laura Spencer
Published November 10, 2010 at 3:05 PM CST
Brenda Harris, as Norma, and the company in Lyric Opera of Kansas City's production of "Norma."
photos: Karen Almond
Brenda Harris, as Norma, and the company in Lyric Opera of Kansas City's production of "Norma."

For the first time in its history, the Lyric Opera of Kansas City is presenting Bellini's tragic bel canto opera "Norma." It's the story of a woman who betrays her sacred vows for love; she's then betrayed by her lover's infidelity.

By Laura Spencer

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Kansas City, MO – Before a recent rehearsal, KCUR's Laura Spencer met up with soprano Brenda Harris who's tackling the title role of Norma, one that's been described as both "grueling" and "vocally tortuous."

Lyric Opera of Kansas City presents "Norma"
November 6, 10, 12, 14, 2010
Lyric Theatre
1029 Central, downtown Kansas City, MO

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Laura Spencer
Kansas City is known for its style of jazz, influenced by the blues, as the home of Walt Disney’s first animation studio and the headquarters of Hallmark Cards. As one of KCUR’s arts reporters, I want people here to know a wide range of arts and culture stories from across the metropolitan area. I take listeners behind the scenes and introduce them to emerging artists and organizations, as well as keep up with established institutions. Send me an email at lauras@kcur.org or follow me on Twitter @lauraspencer.
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