Past Production Reviews
1"Tampakopoulos also caused great emotion when she sang the famous aria "Casta Diva" from Vinzenzo Bellini's opera "Norma" during the Krakow gala. It's hard to believe that this aria was reworked eight times by the composer, even on the day of its premiere, when the role of Norma was sung by the famous Giuditta Pasta, called a great tragic woman. Norma, accompanied by priests and the moonlight, has a prophetic vision and announces the fall of Rome. Maritina's voice harmonized wonderfully with the orchestra and choir, it was crystal clear, with beautiful timbre and appropriate strength" Maritina Tampakopoulos once again caused a stir in the audience. In Act II of Puccini's opera, the titular Tosca does what she can to free Cavaradossi. The head of the secret Roman police, the heartless Scarpia, saw her as a victim of his own lust. A humiliated woman at the end of her strength tries to pray and sings "Vissi d'arte". Tampakopoulos performed this aria with the strong emotions necessary at this moment, and at the same time with extraordinary precision.
