Bellini’s La Sonnambula: “Ah! non giunge uman pensiero” (Nadine Sierra, Met Chorus)

Nadine Sierra and the Met Chorus sing an excerpt from Amina’s Act II aria in the new production premiere. Production: Rolando Villazón. Conductor: Riccardo Frizza. 2025–26 season. Videography by Jay Goodwin. This operatic gem from one of the great masters of melody is a benchmark of bel canto style and reaches its conclusion through genuine, poignant character development, rather than by intrigue or farce. The graceful lyric elegance that was Bellini’s domain is evident throughout, none more so than in his writing for the opera’s heroine a role that offers the rare combination of innocence, charm, and breathtaking virtuosity. Learn more and buy tickets at metopera.org or on the Met Opera app.