This is another rehearsel recording, it was done in preparation for their joint recital in San Diego september 23, 1975. Norma was one of Joan Sutherlands greatest roles, for the first time undertaken in Vancouver in september 1963. There is a fantastic live recording in existence of this role debut, partnered with Marilyn Horne and John Alexander ! Since then she sang it many times over the years in many opera houses. In 1970 she was partnered by Huguette Toungeau in Philadelphia. In 1978 they sang a whole series of performances in Holland. Decca recorded it twice, one with Marilyn Horne and one with Montserrat Caballé as Adalgisa.
