Opera: Norma Composer: Vincenzo Bellini Premiere: Milan, 1831. Title: Norma No. 2 Publication series: "Scraps From The Operas Arranged For Two Guitars By Justin Holland" Number: 14 of 20 Published: 1868

Scrap 1: Andantino. This is the famous duet "Miro, o Norma" ("See, Norma, at your knees these dear children") in Act 3. Adalgisa further tries to convince Norma that there is hope for her and Pollione. Norma does not appreciate Adalgisa's efforts to weaken her resolve. Note the order of the singers; first, Adalgisa, a soprano, and then Norma, a mezzo-soprano, which explains why the melody doesn't go as high the second time around.

Scrap 2 (at 2:34): Allegro. This is the up-tempo closing section, called a "cabaletta", to the previous duet. Adalgisa assures Norma her own feelings for Pollione have faded, and Norma is finally won over. Here they sing together that, come what may, "Si, fino all'ore estreme" ("Yes, until our last hour you will have me as a comrade").