About This Song
About "Norma / Act I : Bellini: Norma / Act I: Perfido!" by Beverly Sills
The explosive 'Perfido!'—a dagger of accusation in Bellini's score. Sills unleashes a torrent of betrayed fury, the orchestra crackling with righteous fire. This is bel canto at its most visceral: a moment where vocal agility and raw emotion fuse into a single, devastating cry of heartbreak.