i'm looking for one of Anna Netrebkos' songs. But really don't know the name..:| Just know, There is a show which is calling Air Crash Investigation at National Geographic Channel. Before the show start, you can hear Anna's voice while singing a song at the background.. but very few seconds almost 30.. Anyone know what is this song's name? i'll be really glad .. thanks
I am a realitively new opera lover and I credit much of my enthusiasm to Anna and Rolando Villazon. I first saw them on DVD in the Berlin Concert and the opera The Elisir of Love. Their La Traviata is, in my view, the greatest. Yes, I love Anna's looks too, but your can't be considered a great artist on looks alone. I think she has the most beautiful voice of all and is a terrific actress. Compaired to Maria Callas, I like the darkness of Anna's voice better and her high notes are less shrill.
She was several years younger here. She had gained strength since then, and voice control. Remember she was 19 when she started singing, unlike Beverly Sills who was singing at 5 or 6. She seems to have learned a great deal since this was made and it has only reinforced my belief that she will one day she will be considered one of the greatest opera singers in history.
Traviata - Ms. Netrebko displayed ample power, coloratura bravura with a marvelous tone Having recently heard Natalie Dessay sing Sempre Libera at the Met Gala, one was impressed by the legato nature of Netrebko's portray in contrast to Dessay's intentional staccato, fragmented phrasing interpretation. Having also seen photos of Fleming in her current Violetta at the ROH, one can only marvel at Netrebko's resilience, endurance and commitment to bel canto opera.
Traviata - Ms. Netrebko displayed ample power, coloratura bravura with a marvelous tone Having recently heard Natalie Dessay sing Sempre Libera at the Met Gala, one was impressed by the legato nature of Netrebko's portray in contrast to Dessay's intentional staccato, fragmented phrasing interpretation. Having also seen photos of Fleming in her current Violetta at the ROH, one can only marvel at Netrebko's resilience, endurance and commitment to bel canto opera.
Traviata - Ms. Netrebko displayed ample power, coloratura bravura with a marvelous tone Having recently heard Natalie Dessay sing Sempre Libera at the Met Gala, one was impressed by the legato nature of Netrebko's portray in contrast to Dessay's intentional staccato, fragmented phrasing interpretation. Having also seen photos of Fleming in her current Violetta at the ROH, one can only marvel at Netrebko's resilience, endurance and commitment to bel canto opera.
Traviata - Ms. Netrebko displayed ample power, coloratura bravura with a marvelous tone Having recently heard Natalie Dessay sing Sempre Libera at the Met Gala, one was impressed by the legato nature of Netrebko's portray in contrast to Dessay's intentional staccato, fragmented phrasing interpretation. Having also seen photos of Fleming in her current Violetta at the ROH, one can only marvel at Netrebko's resilience, endurance and commitment to bel canto opera.
Traviata - Ms. Netrebko displayed ample power, coloratura bravura with a marvelous tone Having recently heard Natalie Dessay sing Sempre Libera at the Met Gala, one was impressed by the legato nature of Netrebko's portray in contrast to Dessay's intentional staccato, fragmented phrasing interpretation. Having also seen photos of Fleming in her current Violetta at the ROH, one can only marvel at Netrebko's resilience, endurance and commitment to bel canto opera.
Traviata - Ms. Netrebko displayed ample power, coloratura bravura with a marvelous tone Having recently heard Natalie Dessay sing Sempre Libera at the Met Gala, one was impressed by the legato nature of Netrebko's portray in contrast to Dessay's intentional staccato, fragmented phrasing interpretation. Having also seen photos of Fleming in her current Violetta at the ROH, one can only marvel at Netrebko's resilience, endurance and commitment to bel canto opera.
Traviata - Ms. Netrebko displayed ample power, coloratura bravura with a marvelous tone Having recently heard Natalie Dessay sing Sempre Libera at the Met Gala, one was impressed by the legato nature of Netrebko's portray in contrast to Dessay's intentional staccato, fragmented phrasing interpretation. Having also seen photos of Fleming in her current Violetta at the ROH, one can only marvel at Netrebko's resilience, endurance and commitment to bel canto opera.
Traviata - Ms. Netrebko displayed ample power, coloratura bravura with a marvelous tone Having recently heard Natalie Dessay sing Sempre Libera at the Met Gala, one was impressed by the legato nature of Netrebko's portray in contrast to Dessay's intentional staccato, fragmented phrasing interpretation. Having also seen photos of Fleming in her current Violetta at the ROH, one can only marvel at Netrebko's resilience, endurance and commitment to bel canto opera.
Traviata - Ms. Netrebko displayed ample power, coloratura bravura with a marvelous tone Having recently heard Natalie Dessay sing Sempre Libera at the Met Gala, one was impressed by the legato nature of Netrebko's portray in contrast to Dessay's intentional staccato, fragmented phrasing interpretation. Having also seen photos of Fleming in her current Violetta at the ROH, one can only marvel at Netrebko's resilience, endurance and commitment to bel canto opera.
Traviata - Ms. Netrebko displayed ample power, coloratura bravura with a marvelous tone Having recently heard Natalie Dessay sing Sempre Libera at the Met Gala, one was impressed by the legato nature of Netrebko's portray in contrast to Dessay's intentional staccato, fragmented phrasing interpretation. Having also seen photos of Fleming in her current Violetta at the ROH, one can only marvel at Netrebko's resilience, endurance and commitment to bel canto opera.
No offense to Netrebko fans. She has excellent technique but that's all she has. Her Violetta is good but Norma she can't sing. This is just one concert piece. She can sing Casta Diva as well as Angela Gheorgiu & Renee Fleming but like them, only that one aria! The whole Norma role is too much for her. Her only good bel canto singing is Lucia Di Lammermoor, which she still performs today. But she's no Norma a la Callas, Sutherland, Caballe, Verrett, Dimitrova & Eaglen.
She looks thin and pretty, must be before the baby. But how the hell can she think that she has ANY BUSINESS singing this? This is sloppy, no musicality, no legato, bad phrasing, bad diction, silly concert mannerisms, and she runs out of breath (the tight dress?). Totally beyond her. That this mediocre soprano has been given superstar status is disgraceful. Norma, with Isolde and Salome coming a close second, is not considered the "ne plus ultra" role for nothing. Stay far far away, little girl!
Traviata - Ms. Netrebko displayed ample power, coloratura bravura with a marvelous tone Having recently heard Natalie Dessay sing Sempre Libera at the Met Gala, one was impressed by the legato nature of Netrebko's portray in contrast to Dessay's intentional staccato, fragmented phrasing interpretation. Having also seen photos of Fleming in her current Violetta at the ROH, one can only marvel at Netrebko's resilience, endurance and commitment to bel canto opera.
Traviata - Ms. Netrebko displayed ample power, coloratura bravura with a marvelous tone Having recently heard Natalie Dessay sing Sempre Libera at the Met Gala, one was impressed by the legato nature of Netrebko's portray in contrast to Dessay's intentional staccato, fragmented phrasing interpretation. Having also seen photos of Fleming in her current Violetta at the ROH, one can only marvel at Netrebko's resilience, endurance and commitment to bel canto opera.
Traviata - Ms. Netrebko displayed ample power, coloratura bravura with a marvelous tone Having recently heard Natalie Dessay sing Sempre Libera at the Met Gala, one was impressed by the legato nature of Netrebko's portray in contrast to Dessay's intentional staccato, fragmented phrasing interpretation. Having also seen photos of Fleming in her current Violetta at the ROH, one can only marvel at Netrebko's resilience, endurance and commitment to bel canto opera.
Traviata - Ms. Netrebko displayed ample power, coloratura bravura with a marvelous tone Having recently heard Natalie Dessay sing Sempre Libera at the Met Gala, one was impressed by the legato nature of Netrebko's portray in contrast to Dessay's intentional staccato, fragmented phrasing interpretation. Having also seen photos of Fleming in her current Violetta at the ROH, one can only marvel at Netrebko's resilience, endurance and commitment to bel canto opera.
Traviata - Ms. Netrebko displayed ample power, coloratura bravura with a marvelous tone Having recently heard Natalie Dessay sing Sempre Libera at the Met Gala, one was impressed by the legato nature of Netrebko's portray in contrast to Dessay's intentional staccato, fragmented phrasing interpretation. Having also seen photos of Fleming in her current Violetta at the ROH, one can only marvel at Netrebko's resilience, endurance and commitment to bel canto opera.
Traviata - Ms. Netrebko displayed ample power, coloratura bravura with a marvelous tone Having recently heard Natalie Dessay sing Sempre Libera at the Met Gala, one was impressed by the legato nature of Netrebko's portray in contrast to Dessay's intentional staccato, fragmented phrasing interpretation. Having also seen photos of Fleming in her current Violetta at the ROH, one can only marvel at Netrebko's resilience, endurance and commitment to bel canto opera.
Traviata - Ms. Netrebko displayed ample power, coloratura bravura with a marvelous tone Having recently heard Natalie Dessay sing Sempre Libera at the Met Gala, one was impressed by the legato nature of Netrebko's portray in contrast to Dessay's intentional staccato, fragmented phrasing interpretation. Having also seen photos of Fleming in her current Violetta at the ROH, one can only marvel at Netrebko's resilience, endurance and commitment to bel canto opera.
Traviata - Ms. Netrebko displayed ample power, coloratura bravura with a marvelous tone Having recently heard Natalie Dessay sing Sempre Libera at the Met Gala, one was impressed by the legato nature of Netrebko's portray in contrast to Dessay's intentional staccato, fragmented phrasing interpretation. Having also seen photos of Fleming in her current Violetta at the ROH, one can only marvel at Netrebko's resilience, endurance and commitment to bel canto opera.
Traviata - Ms. Netrebko displayed ample power, coloratura bravura with a marvelous tone Having recently heard Natalie Dessay sing Sempre Libera at the Met Gala, one was impressed by the legato nature of Netrebko's portray in contrast to Dessay's intentional staccato, fragmented phrasing interpretation. Having also seen photos of Fleming in her current Violetta at the ROH, one can only marvel at Netrebko's resilience, endurance and commitment to bel canto opera.
Traviata - Ms. Netrebko displayed ample power, coloratura bravura with a marvelous tone Having recently heard Natalie Dessay sing Sempre Libera at the Met Gala, one was impressed by the legato nature of Netrebko's portray in contrast to Dessay's intentional staccato, fragmented phrasing interpretation. Having also seen photos of Fleming in her current Violetta at the ROH, one can only marvel at Netrebko's resilience, endurance and commitment to bel canto opera.
Traviata - Ms. Netrebko displayed ample power, coloratura bravura with a marvelous tone Having recently heard Natalie Dessay sing Sempre Libera at the Met Gala, one was impressed by the legato nature of Netrebko's portray in contrast to Dessay's intentional staccato, fragmented phrasing interpretation. Having also seen photos of Fleming in her current Violetta at the ROH, one can only marvel at Netrebko's resilience, endurance and commitment to bel canto opera.
Am I the only one who doesn't mind this recording? I mean, it's clear that Netrebko shouldn't be performing this aria: her voice isn't moving worth anything. But, I think she, unlike so many (quite famous) singers, really understands legato singing -- at least to my ears. I like this interpretation. I'm willing to cut her some slack! :-)
OMG what is she singing, certainly not Norma, THE role tailored for a drammatico coloratura soprano. But her concert gown is certainly fabulous! That's what the public want today, and she's pretty and has a good agent. Bitches (sorry but it's said) rule the world. No taste, no musicality no pathos, no feeling, just nothing. Just an illusion, ... the wrong one.
No supera las versiones anteriores del aria, tampoco está a la altura de éstas. Ya que no aporta un punto de vista nuevo respecto a la interpretación, se puede prescindir perfectamente de esta audición.
Certainly one of the most beautiful singers in the Norma contest, but her interpretation fall way under the standard. Looks are sometimes just not enough...
Honestly, Anna Netrebko is a very pretty woman with a lovely instrument. However, she can barely make it through Lucia which is a stretch for her. I know, have heard her int he house. So how anyone could think she could or should take on Norma is beyond me. It is one of the most difficult roles in the soprano repertoire. It will do her no justice and show all her weaknesses. She needs to stick to lyric coloratura rep before she does herself harm.
why is she skipping so many written notes? smoothing out the basic line of the tune, I'm not talking variations or cadenzas. Not even respecting the time values. And the few ornaments she attempts are off target. Sorry, this is really bad. And it's NOT because "she's not a coloratura". And her voice is so raspy and breathy, like a pop singer, yuck.
Better manners? Netrebko initiated disrespect for the Opera. It's there, she had to do an Eagle Spread sexual position in Traviata to disguise her depthless, poor dynamics, poor enunciation popera voice.
Believe it or not, this is not a very difficult coloratura aria. But it is difficult to sing beautifully with a smooth tone, legato, and constantly changing dynamics. See Caballe in her prime.
This isn't a coloratura aria. There are no particularly high or fast moving passages. It only reaches a high sustained Bb or B (I can't remember now), hardly colorature. It is a classic bel canto aria.
some people are so ruthless. This is not best the aria has ever been performed...and it's not her best performance ever...but she is an amazing and unique talent who is breathing new life into opera and believe it or not...she does alot of Callas-like things in this interpretation. OH! Yes I did just compare the sacred one to Netrebko. That's another thing. People need to get over Callas and celebrate her by cherishing her memory and appreciating other singers for their differences.
I have her on my favorites to keep up with my insults. Take a view into my the videos and you'll see hate comments i posted about her. And i agree Anna Netrebko ia just not a Norma,she has a horrible technique. She has a good dick-sucking technique though :))
Oh, I didn´t get this. I just saw all the Netrebko videos in your profile and thought you were a fan. I don´t hate her but I hate what she has done to opera.Now the media have convinced every stupid bloke this is the way grand opera should be sung! The end of great singing !
I'm not a big Netrebko fan, but she does have a beautiful voice. Actually I think, she sings this surprisingly well. I can't imagine her singing the whole part though. Calling a serious artist for a whore and a porn fantasy says a whole lot more about you than about her.
Listening to it more, I realize her technique is perfect, and she is way better than others.
Only Monseratt is better 30 years older, but she has got a heavier voice. I know that Anna began her career as pure colorature in "Ruslan and Ludmila", so I doubted whether she should sing this piece. People, please tell you thoughts about it.
Anna Netrebko is a good singer, but she is an incredible actro. When you see her in concert, you see her out of context and must judge solely on her voice (how much can she possibly "act" as she would in an opera?). It's just good; it's nothing especially brilliant. But when you see her in a full opera, that's when you know she's magical.
BTW She could use more breath support. I think a little more tracking through the line is necessary, too. It's simply not her top rep.
I mean, she is brilliant, perfoming on the contest is very nervecracking though. Just you know her voice might not be heavy enough, her high runs are good,
she might be slowing down, because she knows she is being judged, that's why she is not as passionate on it like she usually is.
I love Anna, what a sweetheart she is. I've been born in St.Petersburg and wish to go to the same conservatory that she went too. It's the best. Russian singers rock!!! *singing casta diva*
I really liked your comments. I could not have said it better. I am not a huge fan of Anna; however, she is beautiful and does have appeal as an actress. I often find her singing dull (when the visual is taken away), and she does tend to under support.
she is pretty. what about her 'singing'? another pavarotti in skirt == a pop-culture star. great for ignorants.
i know, i know, 'connoisseurs', 99.9% of you aware i am an idiot. and you are correct. i am a idiot becouse i like THE best, and now it is a click away.
enjoy THE best.
now (while i'm writing)i'm at her finale == it is horrible, an AMATEUR skill.
I agree....she needs to work a lot before being able to sing Norma even though she totally is a great Soprano and I love her, but Norma remains the one role only a few singer can approach!
Coloratura: does that mean to color the voice? Isn't it ornamentation, things like cadenzas and trills or diminuendos? And line, isn't that manifested as a kind of tonal grove, rather like a line of a skate blade in the ice, only vocal? If so, she has all of that in spades, except trills here... great soprano I think, a particular voice too.
Well, I love her interpretation...its different, more feminist; and when it comes to singing, she is in a league with Tebaldi and Sutherland, in my opinion. I love her; first soprano I'ved really loved in a long time.
yes, one of the best. It's a pity that as artist and woman this singer has not the PERSONALITY to sing Norma. I have always in mind Giuditta Pasta. Netrebko is like Malibran, a good singer with a fascinating presence but not a real DIva.
Hi coloratura fan. Will you please consider adding my recital video to your casta diva contest. I am not quite as good as the others, but i've sung my best here. Thanks!
I agree to the opinion that that piece doesn't fit her very well... To me it seems she has not the right feeling for that music... although her voice beautiful is... And any judgement is unfair from an unprofessional like me!
I think she should take a closer look at the score. It's too bad, I don't think she really worked on this, I think she could do a really good job with proper coaching.
she doesn't look comfortable in bel canto rep but she's fierce who loves the challenge and goes for it anyway. This is not her best though. I like her as Juliette and Manon.
I rather like her because she is not ready for the role it gives it a frailty that in some strange way suits it nicely . but i dont know much about opera
I wish people wouldn't be so nasty, she has a fantastic voice, you cannot deny that, some people just do not like her enterpretations , and thats fair enough, Callas is my favourite, but i prefer other soprano's on certain aria's because of the enterpretation. so don't slag her off,...if your only comment is going to be derogatory then don't comment at all,...everything has a consequence, especially bad remarks.
I think Netrebko can't compare against the big divas such as Caballé, Sutherland, Callas. They all her a special technique and Netrebko needs to work on it so that she can have her own technique. I think she sings amazing but when I listen to her she sounds like a regular soprano.
Pretty bad. She thinks she's singing "Over the Rainbow" what with the awful rubato and slugish rhythm. Reminds me of Nilsson who said she couldn't sing Norma because of all the "little" notes. Netrebko can't do them either! Good top notes, though.
She sucks in bel canto! Go back to being a cleaning lady sorry she is no lady! She is too worry making sure she doesn't flash us so she can't concentrade on her singing and even if she did concentrate she has no technique or talent for Bellini. Go back to the whore house
she looks like she is thinking about something else and doesn't seem very enthusiastic.she also does't project very well either.maybe her Willy Wonka Golden Ticket looking dress was just a little too tight.i prefer Callas.Callas voice was rich and full.
Oh my! I heard (and saw) her butcher the Aria to the Moon by Dvorak thinking: Hey, perhaps it's too much fr her, perhaps it's not her fach. But what is, then? Beautiful skin, pleasant voice, but the rest is a disaster!
I relly hate it, this aria is not for her,Casta Diva is very difficult, specially after Maria Callas changed it to her way, and for the most of the people Callas way is the only...and Anna Netrebko is comercialized as the new Callas but she should better follow Sarah Brightman,Anna would be the best classical crossover singer
"...for the most of the people Callas way is the only...". There is no "only" way to sing anything. Being an artist is about choices. Anyone who is convinced that one singer is better than another singer is dead wrong (in the case of most professionals, obviously one cannot compare a Sutherland to a Foster-Jenkins).
Netrebko can be quite good in the right repertoire, she is not an amateur. Norma is however completely out of her range. Unfortunately sooner or later they ALL want to sing this aria ( or worse, the entire opera) and most of them can't survive the challenge.
Uuuuh, that's really the worst version I've ever heard, horrible. I saw her as Violetta in the so called famous Salzburg version some two years ago, I had to leave the tv emission after the 1st act. I simply cannot understand people admiring this ppor and boaring soprano girlie.
Poor only slightly better than the Gruberova version. The problem is she's too young to sing this role. She needs to wait another 20 years to sing it.
Ummmm muy osada para atreverse con este aria, pero bueno tan poco le ha quedado tan mal, aunque todavía tiene mucho que mejorar en lo que ha coloratura se refiere, ah por Dios... y utilizar el legato, que es lo verdaderamente importante para que este aria te deje en buen lugar como soprano...^_^
Talk about singing outside your fach! I agree with opera10er... she is waaay overhyped and she sings this really, really badly. There was some pretty harsh criticism elsewhere about Ana Maria Sanchez, but even she sounds way better than this. 1/1
I wouldn't look at it just like that. Of course there are better singers e.g. angela!! But I'd rather look at her than at Montserrat or the else. And then, I can forgive her a little lack of quality.
The opera world, is ALWAYS looking for the next great hype. Before she and Villazon it was the Alagnas. They at least made good for 10 years. She started out bad. Stunning instrument, but awful pitch and sings moving notes worse than Maria Guleghina. At least Guleghina is driving a Diesel truck of a voice, not a Porshe. Also why is she singing this piece as if its about her best orgasm. For the beauty of the voice alone- 2/ interpretation- 1
Primeramente, humana y comprometida en su canto. Siendo una chica tan joven, aparte de ser tan hermosa y de extraordinaria presencia artística, posee un instrumento que invita a la intimidad, a profundidades. Sus brazos, oportunos. Gestos poco comunes y genuinos. ACtuación cálida y suave. Si relaja el diafragma aún más, dejándolo ir hacia atrás totalmente, será imposible que vuelva calar algunas notas.
It's not just the coloratura... she can't even hit the right notes, in tempo, on the legato passages. And the quality of her voice -- she sounds like she's in pain. Is the opera world really so short on talent these days that she gets to be a big star?
Well, not her best performance, this will need some more practice. 3/3. But: As far as I know, it's the first time she is performing Casta Diva! Given the great improvement she e.g. made with Sempre Libera, there is still hope!
Yea, it is unfortunate that beauty will not take you through difficult coloratura passages, as she is beautiful. Alas, she falls apart at the coloratura. She should be ashamed, considering she sings predominantly bel canto. However, I don't feel the rest of the aria is horrendously bad. I have heard it sung far worse. I give it a B-
her voice is actually similar to mine, even I'd say mine is a little heaver, and I am a light lyric soprano. Her character needs a little more work and yes, she is really breath, which proves that only Monseratt is the only one that should be singing this aria, not Dessay or Fleming. Callas was good, but not perfect.
I think, sopranoms, you are a littel bragger! You want to tell us you were a singer and don't even know the right name of the singer Montserrat Caballé ... !
I am still a singer and a teacher, thank you for pointing out if I misspelled Montseratt's name. It sounds like Mohnserat to me=). You previous comment say you'd rather look at her than Montseratt. I'd rather listen to a better singer than Anna. Her voice isn't right for Casta Diva, just like mine.
I think the woman is beautiful and I love to watch her, and I really like her voice, but I do not love her voice. She has a blandness to her sound that does not move me. Yes, Caballe has the definitive beautiful tone for Casta Diva, but Callas nails the feeling of the aria. Be well! Post one of your vids one day, Sopranoms, and we will do a little judging on you lol. Joking.
Her real voice is coloratura, so she does a pretty good job on soprano arias. You just have to figure out what sounds best for her. She is a Russian singer, and you may not know what she can sing (Russian singers are trained differently), and she has the most beautiful voice in the world. Though I think older ladiers like Caballie (there is a reason why I spell it like this too) are very cool too.
I have to say that I actually completely agree with you about her voice not right for this aria, she should focus on role like Tosca... what do you think? I am just someone who loves opera, not a huge connaisseur!
Shame on Netrebko, this is the worst Casta Diva I ever heard. Where is Bellini's Norma? There is nothing there. She didn't study the aria, because she made many mistakes. Shame on her! A True Singer can sing a good Casta Diva, take for example the old Gruberova that still sings with a fantastic legato. This is not an opera singer, she's a sort of model...but that's Opera...it's not enough to be great looking. 0/0
I just want you to know that this performance has been shortly before her cancellation in Salzburg, so she has been already a bit ill. You could her that in the whole concert. So no wonder she dings cautious and is not so good. But after all it's still captivating
The performance is rather tame and lacklustre and the coloratura figures and scales are smudged. However, I must disagree about some of the comments regarding her breath control and musical line as faulty. On the other hand, the tempi seem too slow (even for this aria), perhaps partially the fault of the conductor, and some of the phrases are sung with too much caution. 3.5/4
A legend in her own time!
tumtillia 3 months ago
She is such a unique musician and I wonder if we'll see another like her in our lifetime.
korts100 3 months ago
i'm looking for one of Anna Netrebkos' songs. But really don't know the name..:| Just know, There is a show which is calling Air Crash Investigation at National Geographic Channel. Before the show start, you can hear Anna's voice while singing a song at the background.. but very few seconds almost 30.. Anyone know what is this song's name? i'll be really glad .. thanks
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I am a realitively new opera lover and I credit much of my enthusiasm to Anna and Rolando Villazon. I first saw them on DVD in the Berlin Concert and the opera The Elisir of Love. Their La Traviata is, in my view, the greatest. Yes, I love Anna's looks too, but your can't be considered a great artist on looks alone. I think she has the most beautiful voice of all and is a terrific actress. Compaired to Maria Callas, I like the darkness of Anna's voice better and her high notes are less shrill.
buffalocitystarr 7 months ago
She was several years younger here. She had gained strength since then, and voice control. Remember she was 19 when she started singing, unlike Beverly Sills who was singing at 5 or 6. She seems to have learned a great deal since this was made and it has only reinforced my belief that she will one day she will be considered one of the greatest opera singers in history.
streetwhereulive 9 months ago
She has a voice when singing Russian roles like Iolanta.
SiegfriedJRLi 11 months ago
Not the worst, a bit better than the ugly Guleghina's.
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Traviata - Ms. Netrebko displayed ample power, coloratura bravura with a marvelous tone Having recently heard Natalie Dessay sing Sempre Libera at the Met Gala, one was impressed by the legato nature of Netrebko's portray in contrast to Dessay's intentional staccato, fragmented phrasing interpretation. Having also seen photos of Fleming in her current Violetta at the ROH, one can only marvel at Netrebko's resilience, endurance and commitment to bel canto opera.
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Traviata - Ms. Netrebko displayed ample power, coloratura bravura with a marvelous tone Having recently heard Natalie Dessay sing Sempre Libera at the Met Gala, one was impressed by the legato nature of Netrebko's portray in contrast to Dessay's intentional staccato, fragmented phrasing interpretation. Having also seen photos of Fleming in her current Violetta at the ROH, one can only marvel at Netrebko's resilience, endurance and commitment to bel canto opera.
IrinaMataeva51580 1 year ago
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Traviata - Ms. Netrebko displayed ample power, coloratura bravura with a marvelous tone Having recently heard Natalie Dessay sing Sempre Libera at the Met Gala, one was impressed by the legato nature of Netrebko's portray in contrast to Dessay's intentional staccato, fragmented phrasing interpretation. Having also seen photos of Fleming in her current Violetta at the ROH, one can only marvel at Netrebko's resilience, endurance and commitment to bel canto opera.
IrinaMataeva51580 1 year ago
Traviata - Ms. Netrebko displayed ample power, coloratura bravura with a marvelous tone Having recently heard Natalie Dessay sing Sempre Libera at the Met Gala, one was impressed by the legato nature of Netrebko's portray in contrast to Dessay's intentional staccato, fragmented phrasing interpretation. Having also seen photos of Fleming in her current Violetta at the ROH, one can only marvel at Netrebko's resilience, endurance and commitment to bel canto opera.
IrinaMataeva51580 1 year ago
No offense to Netrebko fans. She has excellent technique but that's all she has. Her Violetta is good but Norma she can't sing. This is just one concert piece. She can sing Casta Diva as well as Angela Gheorgiu & Renee Fleming but like them, only that one aria! The whole Norma role is too much for her. Her only good bel canto singing is Lucia Di Lammermoor, which she still performs today. But she's no Norma a la Callas, Sutherland, Caballe, Verrett, Dimitrova & Eaglen.
MastersoftheOpera 1 year ago
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1810fox 1 year ago
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your jealous comments are entertaining.
you, opera lovers, can not simply appreciate a gorgeous woman
valentin0v 1 year ago
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She looks thin and pretty, must be before the baby. But how the hell can she think that she has ANY BUSINESS singing this? This is sloppy, no musicality, no legato, bad phrasing, bad diction, silly concert mannerisms, and she runs out of breath (the tight dress?). Totally beyond her. That this mediocre soprano has been given superstar status is disgraceful. Norma, with Isolde and Salome coming a close second, is not considered the "ne plus ultra" role for nothing. Stay far far away, little girl!
philipc67 1 year ago
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Traviata - Ms. Netrebko displayed ample power, coloratura bravura with a marvelous tone Having recently heard Natalie Dessay sing Sempre Libera at the Met Gala, one was impressed by the legato nature of Netrebko's portray in contrast to Dessay's intentional staccato, fragmented phrasing interpretation. Having also seen photos of Fleming in her current Violetta at the ROH, one can only marvel at Netrebko's resilience, endurance and commitment to bel canto opera.
IrinaMataevaSucks 1 year ago
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Traviata - Ms. Netrebko displayed ample power, coloratura bravura with a marvelous tone Having recently heard Natalie Dessay sing Sempre Libera at the Met Gala, one was impressed by the legato nature of Netrebko's portray in contrast to Dessay's intentional staccato, fragmented phrasing interpretation. Having also seen photos of Fleming in her current Violetta at the ROH, one can only marvel at Netrebko's resilience, endurance and commitment to bel canto opera.
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Traviata - Ms. Netrebko displayed ample power, coloratura bravura with a marvelous tone Having recently heard Natalie Dessay sing Sempre Libera at the Met Gala, one was impressed by the legato nature of Netrebko's portray in contrast to Dessay's intentional staccato, fragmented phrasing interpretation. Having also seen photos of Fleming in her current Violetta at the ROH, one can only marvel at Netrebko's resilience, endurance and commitment to bel canto opera.
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Traviata - Ms. Netrebko displayed ample power, coloratura bravura with a marvelous tone Having recently heard Natalie Dessay sing Sempre Libera at the Met Gala, one was impressed by the legato nature of Netrebko's portray in contrast to Dessay's intentional staccato, fragmented phrasing interpretation. Having also seen photos of Fleming in her current Violetta at the ROH, one can only marvel at Netrebko's resilience, endurance and commitment to bel canto opera.
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Traviata - Ms. Netrebko displayed ample power, coloratura bravura with a marvelous tone Having recently heard Natalie Dessay sing Sempre Libera at the Met Gala, one was impressed by the legato nature of Netrebko's portray in contrast to Dessay's intentional staccato, fragmented phrasing interpretation. Having also seen photos of Fleming in her current Violetta at the ROH, one can only marvel at Netrebko's resilience, endurance and commitment to bel canto opera.
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Traviata - Ms. Netrebko displayed ample power, coloratura bravura with a marvelous tone Having recently heard Natalie Dessay sing Sempre Libera at the Met Gala, one was impressed by the legato nature of Netrebko's portray in contrast to Dessay's intentional staccato, fragmented phrasing interpretation. Having also seen photos of Fleming in her current Violetta at the ROH, one can only marvel at Netrebko's resilience, endurance and commitment to bel canto opera.
IrinaMataevaSucks 1 year ago
I don't find her THAT pretty. Nothing compared to Moffo for instance.
donniedarkoYT 1 year ago
Searching for Norma in a performance is not good.
Leonnidik 2 years ago
Лучи Каллас Нормы нет.И Монсеррат тоже:)
muzetta100 2 years ago
She's a Goddess!
augustine051 2 years ago
Netrebko as a "soprano" CAN sing "Casta Diva" but, just as an "acebtable singer", she MAY NOT expose IT (with full orchestra) to an audience.
PS. I mean, she LOOKS GORGEOUS, but BEAUTY does not SOUND... especially supposing to impersonate NORMA.
lallanzinho 2 years ago
Guys, she is simply the new Goddess.
Don't fear her of her beauty and healthy strenght, just absorb the vibes she radiates with her voice and presence.
anatolikos 2 years ago
Am I the only one who doesn't mind this recording? I mean, it's clear that Netrebko shouldn't be performing this aria: her voice isn't moving worth anything. But, I think she, unlike so many (quite famous) singers, really understands legato singing -- at least to my ears. I like this interpretation. I'm willing to cut her some slack! :-)
musiconino 2 years ago
Pop-opera.
Was she an X-Factor winner?
fatbill717 2 years ago
OMG what is she singing, certainly not Norma, THE role tailored for a drammatico coloratura soprano. But her concert gown is certainly fabulous! That's what the public want today, and she's pretty and has a good agent. Bitches (sorry but it's said) rule the world. No taste, no musicality no pathos, no feeling, just nothing. Just an illusion, ... the wrong one.
GoldenAgeSunshine 2 years ago
uneven, unbalanced,tasteless, weak
all in all
WRONG person singing the aria
and
P.S. anna, casta diva is not a love ballad! read the libretto!
BlueHell 2 years ago
This sucks!
R.I.P. BELLINI
thugman30 2 years ago
No supera las versiones anteriores del aria, tampoco está a la altura de éstas. Ya que no aporta un punto de vista nuevo respecto a la interpretación, se puede prescindir perfectamente de esta audición.
gcr280273 2 years ago
Who chose this aria for her?
teatowel23 2 years ago
This has no comparison whatever to Sutherland , she has a lovely voice, but not a patch on joan
Rattywotin 2 years ago
Certainly one of the most beautiful singers in the Norma contest, but her interpretation fall way under the standard. Looks are sometimes just not enough...
dinastein44 2 years ago
She should refrain from singing Norma.
007strauss 2 years ago
Honestly, Anna Netrebko is a very pretty woman with a lovely instrument. However, she can barely make it through Lucia which is a stretch for her. I know, have heard her int he house. So how anyone could think she could or should take on Norma is beyond me. It is one of the most difficult roles in the soprano repertoire. It will do her no justice and show all her weaknesses. She needs to stick to lyric coloratura rep before she does herself harm.
truverdigirl 2 years ago
I don't understand a word of the song but I sure love Anna's singing
2007nc 2 years ago
Does this woman have any idea what she is singing?
phortion 2 years ago
why is she skipping so many written notes? smoothing out the basic line of the tune, I'm not talking variations or cadenzas. Not even respecting the time values. And the few ornaments she attempts are off target. Sorry, this is really bad. And it's NOT because "she's not a coloratura". And her voice is so raspy and breathy, like a pop singer, yuck.
pasfresh123 3 years ago
Horrible! My goodness this women is stupid.
operagodess78 3 years ago
Huh?! Why? Is this a contest with intelligence??
QuiRan82 3 years ago
? Shut the fuck up.
operagodess78 3 years ago
Oh look someones got great style here. I love your "educated" language... poor.
QuiRan82 3 years ago
....Thanks :))
operagodess78 3 years ago
and her spelling of her own name...
pasfresh123 3 years ago
And your point?
comey717 3 years ago
Why are you here?
operagodess78 2 years ago
Who the fuck, was talking to you.
Piece of shit.
operagodess78 2 years ago
Could you POSSIBLY try to behave?? At least a LITTLE! That is pathetic, my dear!!
QuiRan82 2 years ago
Could you PLEASE shut up.
operagodess78 2 years ago
Wait... NO. Since I have way better manners than you do I suppose not.
QuiRan82 2 years ago
Better manners? Netrebko initiated disrespect for the Opera. It's there, she had to do an Eagle Spread sexual position in Traviata to disguise her depthless, poor dynamics, poor enunciation popera voice.
thugman30 2 years ago
Believe it or not, this is not a very difficult coloratura aria. But it is difficult to sing beautifully with a smooth tone, legato, and constantly changing dynamics. See Caballe in her prime.
Samurai9 3 years ago
This isn't a coloratura aria. There are no particularly high or fast moving passages. It only reaches a high sustained Bb or B (I can't remember now), hardly colorature. It is a classic bel canto aria.
DavidAlbro 2 years ago
it may not be der holle rache but its kinda coloraturoid-ish (?)... anyway netrebko makes it a "classic ugly canto aria"
SiEtIn1 2 years ago
I like her, I don't like this interpretation though. I'll go and see if I can find one that I like.
Feignabsolution 3 years ago
some people are so ruthless. This is not best the aria has ever been performed...and it's not her best performance ever...but she is an amazing and unique talent who is breathing new life into opera and believe it or not...she does alot of Callas-like things in this interpretation. OH! Yes I did just compare the sacred one to Netrebko. That's another thing. People need to get over Callas and celebrate her by cherishing her memory and appreciating other singers for their differences.
Lizzyjean5 3 years ago
Good was very generous with Anna Patrenbko and I to for been able to see and lessening to her. BAVO!
rokbe4u 3 years ago
we don´t need this Norma !
operabuff1 3 years ago
Excalty.
comey717 3 years ago
I don´t get you??!! You are obviously a Netrebko fan - how can you agree with me? I think she is horrible.
operabuff1 3 years ago
Mw. Hahahahaha. I HATE ANNA NETREBKO.
I have her on my favorites to keep up with my insults. Take a view into my the videos and you'll see hate comments i posted about her. And i agree Anna Netrebko ia just not a Norma,she has a horrible technique. She has a good dick-sucking technique though :))
comey717 3 years ago
Oh, I didn´t get this. I just saw all the Netrebko videos in your profile and thought you were a fan. I don´t hate her but I hate what she has done to opera.Now the media have convinced every stupid bloke this is the way grand opera should be sung! The end of great singing !
operabuff1 3 years ago
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Agreed.She has destroyed what Callas and many other great singers left us. She is just a "plastic" opera singers. Opera gone to m-tv. Very sad.
comey717 3 years ago
no, Katherine Jenkins is opera gone m-tv.
Lizzyjean5 3 years ago
Why isn't Callas' recording part of this exercise?
tranelarod 3 years ago
I'm not a big Netrebko fan, but she does have a beautiful voice. Actually I think, she sings this surprisingly well. I can't imagine her singing the whole part though. Calling a serious artist for a whore and a porn fantasy says a whole lot more about you than about her.
Feisenbach 3 years ago
Listening to it more, I realize her technique is perfect, and she is way better than others.
Only Monseratt is better 30 years older, but she has got a heavier voice. I know that Anna began her career as pure colorature in "Ruslan and Ludmila", so I doubted whether she should sing this piece. People, please tell you thoughts about it.
sopranoms 3 years ago
You realize this technique is perfect? And you're a singer? Way to lower the bar for yourself. Are you under 20?
Laeliapurpurata 3 years ago
no, I am 30, but she is way better than any of us.
sopranoms 3 years ago
My most favorite Opera"Norma", and "casta diva",Sooo Excellent and great!!
nekonorma 3 years ago
I liked her in Puritani, but this is weak. Pleasant voice, but deadly dull.
Cramnella 3 years ago
She's really good, and I love her interpretation, but the AIR!!!
It's not really confortable to hear her breathing so much...
MY fav for this aria will always be Caballe!
MadameDeces 3 years ago
Here's what's missing:
Anna Netrebko is a good singer, but she is an incredible actro. When you see her in concert, you see her out of context and must judge solely on her voice (how much can she possibly "act" as she would in an opera?). It's just good; it's nothing especially brilliant. But when you see her in a full opera, that's when you know she's magical.
BTW She could use more breath support. I think a little more tracking through the line is necessary, too. It's simply not her top rep.
g4thz 3 years ago
I mean, she is brilliant, perfoming on the contest is very nervecracking though. Just you know her voice might not be heavy enough, her high runs are good,
she might be slowing down, because she knows she is being judged, that's why she is not as passionate on it like she usually is.
I love Anna, what a sweetheart she is. I've been born in St.Petersburg and wish to go to the same conservatory that she went too. It's the best. Russian singers rock!!! *singing casta diva*
sopranoms 3 years ago
I really liked your comments. I could not have said it better. I am not a huge fan of Anna; however, she is beautiful and does have appeal as an actress. I often find her singing dull (when the visual is taken away), and she does tend to under support.
htshoward 3 years ago
she is pretty. what about her 'singing'? another pavarotti in skirt == a pop-culture star. great for ignorants.
i know, i know, 'connoisseurs', 99.9% of you aware i am an idiot. and you are correct. i am a idiot becouse i like THE best, and now it is a click away.
enjoy THE best.
now (while i'm writing)i'm at her finale == it is horrible, an AMATEUR skill.
fairyofdew 3 years ago
She should ask Monserrate Caballet for advice, she sucked here indeed!
crazymanitaliano 3 years ago
I agree....she needs to work a lot before being able to sing Norma even though she totally is a great Soprano and I love her, but Norma remains the one role only a few singer can approach!
gillesnyc 3 years ago
Not sure but there is something missing...
crazymanitaliano 3 years ago
this sucked
oprah22 3 years ago
Coloratura: does that mean to color the voice? Isn't it ornamentation, things like cadenzas and trills or diminuendos? And line, isn't that manifested as a kind of tonal grove, rather like a line of a skate blade in the ice, only vocal? If so, she has all of that in spades, except trills here... great soprano I think, a particular voice too.
paulinexxxx 3 years ago
Good
b2367 3 years ago
Well, I love her interpretation...its different, more feminist; and when it comes to singing, she is in a league with Tebaldi and Sutherland, in my opinion. I love her; first soprano I'ved really loved in a long time.
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hermioney2k 3 years ago
yes, one of the best. It's a pity that as artist and woman this singer has not the PERSONALITY to sing Norma. I have always in mind Giuditta Pasta. Netrebko is like Malibran, a good singer with a fascinating presence but not a real DIva.
MmeFigaro 3 years ago
Odd...I find her exactly the opposite. 100% diva 0% talent.
xgianpatrick 3 years ago
She seems to gain confidence towards the end of the performanceThe performance,vocally and visually.
I really like Anna Netrebko but I agree that she is better suited to Mozart.
An undeniably beautiful voice though i think!
doubleohhheaven 3 years ago
Hi coloratura fan. Will you please consider adding my recital video to your casta diva contest. I am not quite as good as the others, but i've sung my best here. Thanks!
belcunto 3 years ago
I agree to the opinion that that piece doesn't fit her very well... To me it seems she has not the right feeling for that music... although her voice beautiful is... And any judgement is unfair from an unprofessional like me!
oldaba 3 years ago
I love her, but I prefer her Violetta. Anyway, she is really great.
rodrigououo 3 years ago
Such a pleasing voice. I can't believe the clarity and perfection.
I like to have it playing on the 5 CD changer with other opera cds, mixing through them...it is a perfect driving accompaniment.
mondayblues5 3 years ago
I think she should take a closer look at the score. It's too bad, I don't think she really worked on this, I think she could do a really good job with proper coaching.
pasfresh123 3 years ago
she doesn't look comfortable in bel canto rep but she's fierce who loves the challenge and goes for it anyway. This is not her best though. I like her as Juliette and Manon.
gransasso101 3 years ago
I rather like her because she is not ready for the role it gives it a frailty that in some strange way suits it nicely . but i dont know much about opera
Paradiselost89 3 years ago
For heavens sake, why did'n she continue to sing Mozart... she's definetely NOT a belcanto singer! Her Donna Anna was so good...
wotansings 3 years ago
The dress is gorgeous but the fake pony umm no. Singing 2/2
Diva2themax 3 years ago
I wish people wouldn't be so nasty, she has a fantastic voice, you cannot deny that, some people just do not like her enterpretations , and thats fair enough, Callas is my favourite, but i prefer other soprano's on certain aria's because of the enterpretation. so don't slag her off,...if your only comment is going to be derogatory then don't comment at all,...everything has a consequence, especially bad remarks.
hugoforth 3 years ago
She's too young to sing Casta Diva. She would make a fabulous Rusalka though.
sirmercutio99 3 years ago
I think Netrebko can't compare against the big divas such as Caballé, Sutherland, Callas. They all her a special technique and Netrebko needs to work on it so that she can have her own technique. I think she sings amazing but when I listen to her she sounds like a regular soprano.
eddyarias2 3 years ago
Pretty bad. She thinks she's singing "Over the Rainbow" what with the awful rubato and slugish rhythm. Reminds me of Nilsson who said she couldn't sing Norma because of all the "little" notes. Netrebko can't do them either! Good top notes, though.
troppofiato 3 years ago
She sucks in bel canto! Go back to being a cleaning lady sorry she is no lady! She is too worry making sure she doesn't flash us so she can't concentrade on her singing and even if she did concentrate she has no technique or talent for Bellini. Go back to the whore house
NEBESHIKU 3 years ago
Hello NEBESHIKU,
"Go back to the whore house"
You don't mean to say that, do you?
You don't want to leave all politeness, respect and good manners behind you?
This is an opera-chat - not a third-class football stadium ...
Nightfighter74 3 years ago
sorry, should have said brudel? It is not un polite calling some thing by it's name!
and if i ofended you then i'm sorry but if you are not used to such language then how come you know what it means?
NEBESHIKU 3 years ago
the dress rocks, though.
but looks are not EVERYTHING, at least not IMO
kateholli 4 years ago
there's something wrong
she is not touching me at all
3.5/2
kateholli 4 years ago
she looks like she is thinking about something else and doesn't seem very enthusiastic.she also does't project very well either.maybe her Willy Wonka Golden Ticket looking dress was just a little too tight.i prefer Callas.Callas voice was rich and full.
pinkstrawberrypuding 4 years ago
Oh my! I heard (and saw) her butcher the Aria to the Moon by Dvorak thinking: Hey, perhaps it's too much fr her, perhaps it's not her fach. But what is, then? Beautiful skin, pleasant voice, but the rest is a disaster!
janstary 4 years ago
I relly hate it, this aria is not for her,Casta Diva is very difficult, specially after Maria Callas changed it to her way, and for the most of the people Callas way is the only...and Anna Netrebko is comercialized as the new Callas but she should better follow Sarah Brightman,Anna would be the best classical crossover singer
Heartlessiceboy 4 years ago
"...for the most of the people Callas way is the only...". There is no "only" way to sing anything. Being an artist is about choices. Anyone who is convinced that one singer is better than another singer is dead wrong (in the case of most professionals, obviously one cannot compare a Sutherland to a Foster-Jenkins).
Iareto 3 years ago
Netrebko can be quite good in the right repertoire, she is not an amateur. Norma is however completely out of her range. Unfortunately sooner or later they ALL want to sing this aria ( or worse, the entire opera) and most of them can't survive the challenge.
thetuscanman 4 years ago
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nothing less than horrible
wouldn't care if she died
andrewoconnorblue 4 years ago
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How could you sink down so deep, andrewoconnorblue ?
Nightfighter74 3 years ago
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Uuuuh, that's really the worst version I've ever heard, horrible. I saw her as Violetta in the so called famous Salzburg version some two years ago, I had to leave the tv emission after the 1st act. I simply cannot understand people admiring this ppor and boaring soprano girlie.
espirito999 4 years ago
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Very bad perfomance. No more than 1.5/2. Nothing to do with this girl... no sopranos today.
noncondition 4 years ago
Rhythm, dear, rhythm...........please listen to Callas or Sutherland and how they use rhythm to HELP the line, not destroy it!
cmhmuscle 4 years ago
No me gustó.
30martin082007 4 years ago
Oy vay
osvaldito55 4 years ago
its a shame this is what opera has resulted to
johngarner3 4 years ago
I absolutely agree... you are a true connoiseur. Opera has died. How is possible people don't see this ?
noncondition 4 years ago
cheap.
caspiman 4 years ago
Poor only slightly better than the Gruberova version. The problem is she's too young to sing this role. She needs to wait another 20 years to sing it.
sirmercutio99 4 years ago
Poor. 2/3
tehen162 4 years ago
eine großartige Künstlerin
ein großartiges Stück
Reallive6 4 years ago
Came prepare to hate it. Breath is choppy and so is coloratura but not too bad actually. 3/3
Liwah 4 years ago
no.
nicevidbro 4 years ago
She is GORGEOUS!!! However, I would much prefer anyone to sing this over Netrebko. Not impressive in the least.
VerdiOpera 4 years ago
Ummmm muy osada para atreverse con este aria, pero bueno tan poco le ha quedado tan mal, aunque todavía tiene mucho que mejorar en lo que ha coloratura se refiere, ah por Dios... y utilizar el legato, que es lo verdaderamente importante para que este aria te deje en buen lugar como soprano...^_^
00ceroalaizquierda00 4 years ago
Talk about singing outside your fach! I agree with opera10er... she is waaay overhyped and she sings this really, really badly. There was some pretty harsh criticism elsewhere about Ana Maria Sanchez, but even she sounds way better than this. 1/1
sschimel 4 years ago
She hasn´t colaratura, and she is a little out of tune......2/3.5
colibridelapampa 4 years ago
Netrebko is laughing all way to the bank while the losers on YouTube envy her beauty and her fortune. Brava Anna.
tklogan11809 4 years ago
This is horrible. Who cares that she is beautiful. I'd rather look at a dog who can sing well than a beauty who howls through a song. 1/5
leadingbyxample 4 years ago
I wouldn't look at it just like that. Of course there are better singers e.g. angela!! But I'd rather look at her than at Montserrat or the else. And then, I can forgive her a little lack of quality.
Nightfighter74 4 years ago
The opera world, is ALWAYS looking for the next great hype. Before she and Villazon it was the Alagnas. They at least made good for 10 years. She started out bad. Stunning instrument, but awful pitch and sings moving notes worse than Maria Guleghina. At least Guleghina is driving a Diesel truck of a voice, not a Porshe. Also why is she singing this piece as if its about her best orgasm. For the beauty of the voice alone- 2/ interpretation- 1
opera10er 4 years ago
Another non-runner, honestly don't understand why she would want to subject herself to such a trial.
CzarDodon 4 years ago
Primeramente, humana y comprometida en su canto. Siendo una chica tan joven, aparte de ser tan hermosa y de extraordinaria presencia artística, posee un instrumento que invita a la intimidad, a profundidades. Sus brazos, oportunos. Gestos poco comunes y genuinos. ACtuación cálida y suave. Si relaja el diafragma aún más, dejándolo ir hacia atrás totalmente, será imposible que vuelva calar algunas notas.
filiodecallas 4 years ago
Physically painful....
SueAnnNivens 4 years ago
Well, this is her very first performance of this aria, so she may get better. 3/2.5
Fantommy 4 years ago
Why??? 2/1
sediziosevoci 4 years ago
It's not just the coloratura... she can't even hit the right notes, in tempo, on the legato passages. And the quality of her voice -- she sounds like she's in pain. Is the opera world really so short on talent these days that she gets to be a big star?
slobone 4 years ago
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Her dress looks like it is about to fall down!!!
Do you think that she could ever sinf norma on stage? She does not seem to get the main idea of this aria either!!
martafloria 4 years ago
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Somebody should tell her it's not a love song or a mad scene. She is acting Lucia and trying to sing Norma. D- for having the gall to try it.
kelwien 4 years ago
And why is she standing like it seems her dress will fall down?
Winn89 4 years ago
1/1 for the effort
Winn89 4 years ago
Well, not her best performance, this will need some more practice. 3/3. But: As far as I know, it's the first time she is performing Casta Diva! Given the great improvement she e.g. made with Sempre Libera, there is still hope!
raybln 4 years ago
uh oh. 1/1
dinodfw 4 years ago
Yea, it is unfortunate that beauty will not take you through difficult coloratura passages, as she is beautiful. Alas, she falls apart at the coloratura. She should be ashamed, considering she sings predominantly bel canto. However, I don't feel the rest of the aria is horrendously bad. I have heard it sung far worse. I give it a B-
htshoward 4 years ago
I really hate to be this mean, but don't you suppose she wore the dress because she knew she couldn't sing the song. I give it a D-
kelwien 4 years ago
her voice is actually similar to mine, even I'd say mine is a little heaver, and I am a light lyric soprano. Her character needs a little more work and yes, she is really breath, which proves that only Monseratt is the only one that should be singing this aria, not Dessay or Fleming. Callas was good, but not perfect.
sopranoms 3 years ago
I think, sopranoms, you are a littel bragger! You want to tell us you were a singer and don't even know the right name of the singer Montserrat Caballé ... !
Nightfighter74 3 years ago
I am still a singer and a teacher, thank you for pointing out if I misspelled Montseratt's name. It sounds like Mohnserat to me=). You previous comment say you'd rather look at her than Montseratt. I'd rather listen to a better singer than Anna. Her voice isn't right for Casta Diva, just like mine.
sopranoms 3 years ago
I think the woman is beautiful and I love to watch her, and I really like her voice, but I do not love her voice. She has a blandness to her sound that does not move me. Yes, Caballe has the definitive beautiful tone for Casta Diva, but Callas nails the feeling of the aria. Be well! Post one of your vids one day, Sopranoms, and we will do a little judging on you lol. Joking.
htshoward 3 years ago
Her real voice is coloratura, so she does a pretty good job on soprano arias. You just have to figure out what sounds best for her. She is a Russian singer, and you may not know what she can sing (Russian singers are trained differently), and she has the most beautiful voice in the world. Though I think older ladiers like Caballie (there is a reason why I spell it like this too) are very cool too.
sopranoms 3 years ago
I have to say that I actually completely agree with you about her voice not right for this aria, she should focus on role like Tosca... what do you think? I am just someone who loves opera, not a huge connaisseur!
minkoss 3 years ago
0/0
Laeliapurpurata 4 years ago
Why is she singing this? 3/2
SirGeorg 4 years ago
Shame on Netrebko, this is the worst Casta Diva I ever heard. Where is Bellini's Norma? There is nothing there. She didn't study the aria, because she made many mistakes. Shame on her! A True Singer can sing a good Casta Diva, take for example the old Gruberova that still sings with a fantastic legato. This is not an opera singer, she's a sort of model...but that's Opera...it's not enough to be great looking. 0/0
Shabran87 4 years ago
why is this even here for laughs? 0/1
theodossiou1 4 years ago
Not bad, but this is not a role for her voice. 3/3.
fiesco75 4 years ago
2/2 And I am being generous
niklausse 4 years ago
I just want you to know that this performance has been shortly before her cancellation in Salzburg, so she has been already a bit ill. You could her that in the whole concert. So no wonder she dings cautious and is not so good. But after all it's still captivating
deppjack 4 years ago
The performance is rather tame and lacklustre and the coloratura figures and scales are smudged. However, I must disagree about some of the comments regarding her breath control and musical line as faulty. On the other hand, the tempi seem too slow (even for this aria), perhaps partially the fault of the conductor, and some of the phrases are sung with too much caution. 3.5/4
meltzerboy 4 years ago