Doing a 30's production is not a good idea--mobsters?? They should have stuck with the original elegant 18th century plot. I hate when directors do this. Again, Nebreko's voice is too deep to do this repoirtre--its not pleasant to listen to--Manon is meant for a silvery voice. I wouldn't buy a ticket to see her in Manon---Don Carlo, yes. She should stick with Verdi.
Sometimes it sounds as if her chords aren't quite touching at the beginning of the note. She is good in this-- and I agree she has a lovely voice. But once in a while every note is off, as though she and the concert master didn't agree when they were tuning up. In fact, I don't know if there's any other major singer that swings from such great highs so such questionable work. Come on, be honest. She's lovely, a good actress... but....
She was pulled on the top very fast, due to some reasons. So, it is noticeable. She has beautiful voice, her diction is bad, her technique is questionable. She is though extremely self-confident, which is again noticeable in the way she created her parts, especially this one, which she modernized so much, and even inserted strip scenes at the pole. I won't rush to her performances or use her as a model for student-singers, but, nevertheless, she is the real thing and her voice sounds nice.
I would like to add my voice to the opinion below by LauraRach88, because I don't want to be disturbed by technicalities in the pleasure I am.getting from seeing and listening to the fantastic ANNA NEBRETKO. : "... Anna is incredibly talented. Perhaps her voice isn't everyone's cup of tea. Every singer has their strengths and weaknesses. She is beautiful, charismatic, energetic and has great stage presence- that's why people love her." Tout-a-fait d'accord, VOILA!
She's sexy, that's a fact. Her voice is... well, not my favourite (too much in the throat for me), but she does have talent. But please, could she learn how to pronounce french (I'm french myself) ??? I recommand, for those who want to hear a young (omg so young), talented, pretty and amazing actress, please choose Olga Petreyatko ! She has such a voice !
opera was written as mass entertainment. we should be able to appreciate the beauty of the music and singing even if it isn't perfect. Anna is incredibly talented. Perhaps her voice isn't everyone's cup of tea. Every singer has their strengths and weaknesses. She is beautiful, charismatic, energetic and has great stage presence- that's why people love her.
The pedophile monster will him be with anger spinning in his puddle of mud and shit, when him read and will know the many honors and awards than won Anna Netrebko.
Miss Striker9410 and Miss Leoperarm have nothing to do with Maria Callas.
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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.
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.
Why did it start to drag sooooo much at 6:00...I've never heard it quite like that... and I normally wouldn't say this about Anna Netrebko...but this performance just kind of annoyed me...
Your comment is like a video slow motion in the sport. You're only a YT-search analyst and from true opera you have no notion!
If you compare videos you SEE Gruberova and Sills are good singer but not authentic as Manon.
Anna has the age, the charisma, is a ravishing beauty and had the best and sound-nicest voice and everybody MUST admit "Anna is Manon" and nobody can change this. NOBODY!
I'm baffled by this audience...the aria is very poorly sung and yet they go crazy. I honestly don't know why she is a star....is it really just because she's pretty and can sing high notes (only occasionally in tune).
I'm sorry for sounding hateful and lord knows you'll never find me on a stage...but that doesn't excuse mediocrity and in this case sloppiness and bad technique.
The appeal of singers like this may be good for the box office but it certainly doesn't do the music any favors.
I've got a right to my opinion....she's a great artist but this isn't her best (look up Sills or Gruberova on this aria)....and right back at you with the asshole dig.
@yesblanche I believe that is, because some fan's opera aren't a experts, I mean I love opera and I don't know very much of music, and the tecnique in opera. or anything like that. and I like Anna Netrebko, and i don't know why she is so criticized -someone told me that her tecnique it isn't the best... but, yet I like her- I believe she's a good soprano, but not a great or excellent soprano as someone says. anyway I mean, that the whole audience aren't experts in music
@yesblanche - I would like to hear a more detailed critique of Netrebko's so called
"sloppiness and bad technique" - I do not hear it, I hear a wonderfully sang aria by a great soprano - could you elaborate please? Or are you just barking in order to look smart??
@09avenger she lacks the requisite trill and flexibility this rep demands....not to mention that the entire aria is over sung, lacking the subtlety and grace such a role demands. Her voice has its merits but I feel she's barking up the wrong tree (musically....obviously not commercially) by tackling roles in the 'coloratura' cannon. Sorry to offend but this particular 'diva' isn't my cup of tea....at least in this role.
@yesblanche - all you said here does not measure up to "sloppiness and bad technique" - these are just plain lies! Anna's voice is huge, very flexible, is evenly produced and has that exquisite, amazing golden sound She sings so very effortlessly (taking about bad technique!) and her thrills can be heard very clearly . You think she is too loud and you do not appreciate her style, fine - leave her alone and listen to other sopranos. Just stop bashing Anna because you can not stand her success.
I'm not quite sure what to think of Anna Netrebko. Obviously, she's drop-dead gorgeous, and I like the actual TONE of her voice. However, I have to agree with other folks on here and say that she's singing rep that is too big for her voice. Her diction is atrocious, too - I think even a native Frenchman would have trouble understanding her :0/ I think she has a lot of promise, but it won't be fully realized until she fixes her technique and picks repertoire that REALLY lets her voice shine.
beautifull voice ! but where is the charm, the so amazing french way of life of the 18th century ?
Manon is not a slut ! it's not a professional call girl ! there are something candid . I think Fleming is better in this role ! and the Opera De Paris production is much much much better because Massenet wanted to situed this opera in the 18th century (menuet)
This woman is a consummate actress and sizzling hot! Alas, her voice isn't terribly suited to some of the stuff she's been singing [Manon/didn't like her Violetta either/am a little worried about seeing her Lucia in HD].
i think she has a beautiful voice, but i agree; it's just too mature and heavy for this role. 33blueberries has a very good point. i think she could really be one of the greats if her beauty didn't handicap her. if people continue to overlook her flaws and see how beautiful she is, she won't improve, and that will be a waste. i'm worried about her doing norma next year at the met. i like that she's branching out, but...if you don't have the voice for the role, then you don't.
oh, I love this! There seem to be some decent opera lovers around, even on youtube! I was "privileged" - on invitation - to see her pirouettes in La traviata in Berlin. I was glad I didnt have to pay the ticket for "Mrs. bland and beautiful"
I think the fact that the audience tries to clap after the first 'stanza' of the gavotte says a lot about the reasons this girl is on stage. But good on her.
plenty of people clap after the first stanza on accident. it usually happens in houses where manon isn't performed much. hello, this is berlin, not a crap load of french repertoire in that house. a good amount, but nothing the audiences really know super well, and the way the piece is written, it sounds like it would end after the first stanza anyway.
Hello, this is the Wiener Staatsoper! And if you want to go there tomorrow night, you'll hear French repertoire, in a premiere production of Gounod's Faust. Their 2008-09 season includes La Juive, Romeo et Juliette, Faust, Manon, Carmen and Werther- ahem, not a "crap load" of French repertoire, and certainly nothing audiences know very well! Your apologist generalisations are plain wrong.
Ok performance in a role that is not really in her voice. But what the hell was the director thinking? The orange squeezing thing - lifted from a Peter Brook Carmen. And what is she, anyway - a juicer? Halfway through the Gavotte she discovers that there are hundreds of little people, out there in the dark - and then screw the extras (I mean, chorus.)
I suppose because it's Wien, she feels like she has to. But she is really tacking into some questionable waters, taste wise.
hazelmsmith, when I said shes in her mid thirtees, I did not mean that she is old in age by any means. What I meant is that an artist of her fame and age of thirty five should have more technical and artistic abilities.
"winterreise85" has it right. Anna's "everything else" puts bums on seats. She is a package that is so important just now for popularising opera ... more so than any coloratura specialists.
It is important..but it is also important that people who advertise their services as singers learn how to sing. Oh, she can hit notes until the cows come home, but I'm sorry, that's not quality singing. Where's the squillo, and where's the breath? Gruberova or even de los Angeles any day.
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Bravo 33blueberries! That is exactly it in a nutshell. Thank you for expressing what I have felt about Netrebko for so long but didn't know quite how to explain. Yes, she is beautiful, but so what. Opera has never been about that--it is about exceptional singing and musicality and Netrebko has a long way to go on both scores.
I think she is a wonderfull artist, with a beautifull voce. And ti take a high D legato as she does is not an easy thing for a lyric soprano. Brava Netrebko!
Well,I think her repoertoiry is not well for her voice. She would be a better in Puccini(Liu?) or later Verdi... No Traviata,Lucia or Elvira(Puritani) or this Manon...
I agree, but what repertoire would be suited to her voice? Even Liu needs cut to carry over the reasonable orchestration in her second aria, and if by later Verdi you mean Desdemona, well, on a good day, that's two roles. Harsh but true, but this girl needs to pull the microphone out from between her tits and learn to sing. Good on her for popularising the genre, great, just don't get confused and start calling her an opera singer.
Well, you mean "reasonable orchestration"? Maybe you're not aware of that, but Netrebko's voice is notorious for its quite large size. People often comment about her incredible projection even at the Met. She does need to refine her technique, but volume definitely isn't one of her flaws. In fact, it's one of her best advantages.
I think this is a great video. Her voice fits oerfectly to that role, this densitiy and darkness. Only the choreography seems strange and doesn't quite fit her. My opinion. But what I heard the gets all the high tones and that great except one or two. And she's acting very good!!! although the choreography isn't as good as it could be
I'm sorry, but I really burst out laughing when I read your comment. I can remember when I thought anyone over 30 was really old. Because all my children are in their 30's, I still think 30 is very young. Enjoy it! Age comes soon enough and it has it's compensations too.
I think other comments here are harsh. OK she doesnt quite have the highest notes but I don't think that is a massive handicap in Manon. More important is a beautiful voice and emotion and she definitely has the voice. I'm sure she'll also improve many other aspects of her art as she matures - she is still only a young singer remember. Thanks for posting these Manon highlights Onegin65!
"she doesnt quite have the highest notes but I don't think that is a massive handicap in Manon."
I think the point is that because she doesnt have all the notes, her voice could do better in different roles. Like I personally thought that the roles she chooses to sing sound like a stretch for her. Like she can do them, but only just barely.
But I agree that people tend to be too harsh with their comments. Not only with anna, but with opera singers in general. People like to say either someone is an absolute genius/gift from god, or they are poisoning our ears with their filthy voice. Opera fans dont seem to like to see a middle ground. For me, anna isnt one of my favs, but that doesnt mean I think shes awful. There are just usually other singers I would prefer to hear in the roles she chooses to sing.
I know what you mean and I definitely agree with comments about about the "all or nothing approach" some reviewers take with respect to opera. I heard her sing the other day on the last night of the proms in London and she sang a fabulous ending to la Sonnambula - again a high role.
I don't know, maybe it's worth her pushing herself a bit to see what she can do? With Manon I think that she has absolutely the right voice, minus a little bit of vocal range at the very top. For me this does take something away, but as I listen to more & more opera I am just a little bit less fussy about those top notes, although I still find them thrilling. What roles do you think she would be better suited to then? Maybe La Boheme & Butterfly & a bit less Lucia, Traviata and Puritani?
well i try not to fully judge any singer that i have never heard live, because recordings are just a whole different story, but in general her voice really does not strike me as being a real dramatic coloratura, and thats all she ever seems to sing
and in my opinion it is also less about her having too small a range as it is her voice doesnt sound very flexible in the recordings ive heard. The quality of the voice in beautiful to my ears, but she sings some of the more coloratura-y things like shes dragging something up a hill or something...i dont know quite how to explain it
Oh, this is so true. She really needs to sit down with a new teacher and rethink both her technique and repertoire. She's always has a lot of promise, but I don't think she will ever fulfill it.
nclysander, I understand that your hearing is impaired and you cannot appreciate Netrebko's voice of astounding purity and you are blind to her talent. You are either retarded or you cannot deal with envy. She is an amazing soprano and a gorgeous woman! Anna was nominated the best soprano in the world - (March 27th of 2009 story in the Times (UK) titled The 20 Best Classical Divas). So please keep your mediocre criticism to yourself.
And thank YOU for being so open to other people's opinions. I'm sure we all love you as well. Seriously, my hearing is fine, I am far from retarded, and since I am male and have no ambitions as a singer I'm not jealous at all - except MAYBE of her husband. ;)
I don't dispute that she's a gorgeous woman and has a lovely voice. I just think that she is far from the best (the Times isn't the Final Word on Every Matter ;) ) and has serious room for improvement. To call an expression of such an opinion "retarded" shows clear lack of maturity.
She certainly is "the best" at making a career out of an exceptionally mediocre voice. You definitely have a good ear! Netrebko, while beautiful and charismatic, lacks in the technique department and this aria is a good showpiece for many of her flaws. I am not hating on her at all, however, because I am a fan of much of her other work.
She doesn't sing like a superstar who assumes that she is. The line is only OK, bad coloratur and it does not have higth D, is no intronspección in the rendition of the Gabotte. She is very handsome and she shines very pretty. Is a great singer as they have been wanting for believing to us? Here she demonstrates that no
She has all the charms and sweetness in every role...Brava !!!
korts100 4 months ago
the best! i just loved it!
sopera123 7 months ago
She still had half an aria left...
vivsters96 1 year ago
Doing a 30's production is not a good idea--mobsters?? They should have stuck with the original elegant 18th century plot. I hate when directors do this. Again, Nebreko's voice is too deep to do this repoirtre--its not pleasant to listen to--Manon is meant for a silvery voice. I wouldn't buy a ticket to see her in Manon---Don Carlo, yes. She should stick with Verdi.
windstorm1000 1 year ago
Very nice voice and performance
DimKar1941 1 year ago
Beautiful Voice Anna <3
classicalgal14 1 year ago
Vienna e il publico non sa dove si plausa.... vargonia!
Nbtn86 1 year ago
Sometimes it sounds as if her chords aren't quite touching at the beginning of the note. She is good in this-- and I agree she has a lovely voice. But once in a while every note is off, as though she and the concert master didn't agree when they were tuning up. In fact, I don't know if there's any other major singer that swings from such great highs so such questionable work. Come on, be honest. She's lovely, a good actress... but....
leoniemikele 1 year ago
She was pulled on the top very fast, due to some reasons. So, it is noticeable. She has beautiful voice, her diction is bad, her technique is questionable. She is though extremely self-confident, which is again noticeable in the way she created her parts, especially this one, which she modernized so much, and even inserted strip scenes at the pole. I won't rush to her performances or use her as a model for student-singers, but, nevertheless, she is the real thing and her voice sounds nice.
Nushika9 1 year ago
One of the operatic goddesses of the 21st century....
buttercup180 1 year ago
She got so much charisma.
Chilair1 1 year ago 2
I would like to add my voice to the opinion below by LauraRach88, because I don't want to be disturbed by technicalities in the pleasure I am.getting from seeing and listening to the fantastic ANNA NEBRETKO. : "... Anna is incredibly talented. Perhaps her voice isn't everyone's cup of tea. Every singer has their strengths and weaknesses. She is beautiful, charismatic, energetic and has great stage presence- that's why people love her." Tout-a-fait d'accord, VOILA!
ALPMANAN 1 year ago 15
@yesblanche
Your words are IRRELEVANT. They are like minute traces of shit over a little piece of junk (YOU) shredded by a panzer.
The future of music is THIS.
If you like it, well. If you don't like it, FUCK OFF.
ad80ad 1 year ago
She's sexy, that's a fact. Her voice is... well, not my favourite (too much in the throat for me), but she does have talent. But please, could she learn how to pronounce french (I'm french myself) ??? I recommand, for those who want to hear a young (omg so young), talented, pretty and amazing actress, please choose Olga Petreyatko ! She has such a voice !
Laelia98 1 year ago
opera was written as mass entertainment. we should be able to appreciate the beauty of the music and singing even if it isn't perfect. Anna is incredibly talented. Perhaps her voice isn't everyone's cup of tea. Every singer has their strengths and weaknesses. She is beautiful, charismatic, energetic and has great stage presence- that's why people love her.
LauraRach88 1 year ago 14
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The pedophile monster will him be with anger spinning in his puddle of mud and shit, when him read and will know the many honors and awards than won Anna Netrebko.
Royhorse1 1 year ago
Miss Striker9410 and Miss Leoperarm have nothing to do with Maria Callas.
The heirs of Maria Callas and his entire family of Mrs. Callas require that this pair of insane and no longer refer or talk about Maria Callas. Whole Family of Maria Callas require this pair of degenerates and criminals LEOPERARM and STRIKER9410 shut and never refer to or talk about Maria Callas.
Royhorse1 1 year ago
WOW! I love this!!! Wonderful Manon!
maa10able 2 years ago
Performans in Berlin is considerably better!!
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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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IrinaMataevaSucks 2 years ago
she's not suited to manon
jrr1234567890 2 years ago
This is not her best diction.
tsena6 2 years ago
Bravo Anna!
09avenger 2 years ago
Anna is the best Manon! Amazing singing - what a voice!
09avenger 2 years ago
I agree I'm not really a fan..... Verdi was better for her
blckglam 2 years ago
@blckglam I think she's better off just not singing, frankly.
IfYourMomWereATaco 2 years ago
i agree, i prefer fleming for this.
evolt56 2 years ago
I like Fleming for Manon too.
tsena6 2 years ago
Why did it start to drag sooooo much at 6:00...I've never heard it quite like that... and I normally wouldn't say this about Anna Netrebko...but this performance just kind of annoyed me...
PianistandFencer 2 years ago 3
In reply to your comment, I like Netrebko, but I think she also "drags" in Adieu notre petite table as well as in her latest Somnambula
tiara23j 2 years ago
you're right. it should have been a little more upbeat. I guess the conductor wanted it that way.
spunkiesag12 2 years ago
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Okay, two words. Renee Fleming. Sooooo much better at this than Anna Netrebko. Truthfully, I think she sucks.
kgmcal315 2 years ago 3
Listen to Schymberg as well!
lyghdha 2 years ago
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spqrmor 2 years ago
Hey kid, pls don't comment the things you understand nothing.Although you may listen to your Fleming till your zombie age never be grown up.
spqrmor 2 years ago
Your comment is like a video slow motion in the sport. You're only a YT-search analyst and from true opera you have no notion!
If you compare videos you SEE Gruberova and Sills are good singer but not authentic as Manon.
Anna has the age, the charisma, is a ravishing beauty and had the best and sound-nicest voice and everybody MUST admit "Anna is Manon" and nobody can change this. NOBODY!
bellafredina 2 years ago
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wow...compared to Renee she isn't that good at all....she hits the high notes but there is a lot missing....
this song is not for her
kjm5x5x 2 years ago
Wretched.
yesblanche 2 years ago 2
I'm baffled by this audience...the aria is very poorly sung and yet they go crazy. I honestly don't know why she is a star....is it really just because she's pretty and can sing high notes (only occasionally in tune).
I'm sorry for sounding hateful and lord knows you'll never find me on a stage...but that doesn't excuse mediocrity and in this case sloppiness and bad technique.
The appeal of singers like this may be good for the box office but it certainly doesn't do the music any favors.
yesblanche 2 years ago
From which lunatic asylum do you write - arsehole?
bellafredina 2 years ago
I've got a right to my opinion....she's a great artist but this isn't her best (look up Sills or Gruberova on this aria)....and right back at you with the asshole dig.
yesblanche 2 years ago
@yesblanche I believe that is, because some fan's opera aren't a experts, I mean I love opera and I don't know very much of music, and the tecnique in opera. or anything like that. and I like Anna Netrebko, and i don't know why she is so criticized -someone told me that her tecnique it isn't the best... but, yet I like her- I believe she's a good soprano, but not a great or excellent soprano as someone says. anyway I mean, that the whole audience aren't experts in music
peque1204 1 year ago
@yesblanche - I would like to hear a more detailed critique of Netrebko's so called
"sloppiness and bad technique" - I do not hear it, I hear a wonderfully sang aria by a great soprano - could you elaborate please? Or are you just barking in order to look smart??
09avenger 1 year ago
@09avenger she lacks the requisite trill and flexibility this rep demands....not to mention that the entire aria is over sung, lacking the subtlety and grace such a role demands. Her voice has its merits but I feel she's barking up the wrong tree (musically....obviously not commercially) by tackling roles in the 'coloratura' cannon. Sorry to offend but this particular 'diva' isn't my cup of tea....at least in this role.
yesblanche 1 year ago
@yesblanche - all you said here does not measure up to "sloppiness and bad technique" - these are just plain lies! Anna's voice is huge, very flexible, is evenly produced and has that exquisite, amazing golden sound She sings so very effortlessly (taking about bad technique!) and her thrills can be heard very clearly . You think she is too loud and you do not appreciate her style, fine - leave her alone and listen to other sopranos. Just stop bashing Anna because you can not stand her success.
09avenger 1 year ago
It does make me miss Valerie Masterson ...
jrhblack 2 years ago
This is nothing but shitty opera.
thugman30 2 years ago
And I agree with Houndentenor - Beverly Sills wasn't just a great Manon, she WAS Manon!!
operanerd22 2 years ago
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immo4000 2 years ago
Yes.
justingabionza 2 years ago
I'm not quite sure what to think of Anna Netrebko. Obviously, she's drop-dead gorgeous, and I like the actual TONE of her voice. However, I have to agree with other folks on here and say that she's singing rep that is too big for her voice. Her diction is atrocious, too - I think even a native Frenchman would have trouble understanding her :0/ I think she has a lot of promise, but it won't be fully realized until she fixes her technique and picks repertoire that REALLY lets her voice shine.
operanerd22 2 years ago 4
@operanerd22 She has been working on the diction and "prononciation", I think.
LordMgls 1 year ago
"Je suis rrreeeeerruhhh...."
wah?
irregularverb37 2 years ago 3
Beautiful woman, beautiful voice, Wrong repertoir.
Sills in her prime was a great Manon
Houndentenor1998 2 years ago
Agreed!
nclysander 2 years ago
I just wish this woman could sing in tune and with some degree of musicality - this awful! Give me fleming or Dessay any day!
Hearnoevil8 3 years ago
beautifull voice ! but where is the charm, the so amazing french way of life of the 18th century ?
Manon is not a slut ! it's not a professional call girl ! there are something candid . I think Fleming is better in this role ! and the Opera De Paris production is much much much better because Massenet wanted to situed this opera in the 18th century (menuet)
jeanvital 3 years ago
Mais elle articule mal en français ! De la bouillie !
Comparez avec Renée Fleming.
Ce n'est pas l'accent, mais l'articulation. Grace Moore avait un accent français peu classique, mais une parfaite articulation.
Mais qu'elle est belle.
ghbook 3 years ago
Convenient that the grandstanding that she does after the first part of the aria is in character because it borders on bad taste.
UranusRising 3 years ago
She sings very false
spbsalon 3 years ago
Right? I thought that I was the only person who thinks that her placement is generally too far back and covered. Her tone sounds fabricated.
UranusRising 3 years ago
This is also the reason why you cannot understand one single word... but still, the voice IS beautiful and it is very ageable to look at anyway!
Pokolond 3 years ago
This woman is a consummate actress and sizzling hot! Alas, her voice isn't terribly suited to some of the stuff she's been singing [Manon/didn't like her Violetta either/am a little worried about seeing her Lucia in HD].
Satirike 3 years ago
::yawn:: she's just so god awful.
ildivino83 3 years ago
yes, aint she?
operabuff1 3 years ago
She's too low or high most of the time... I like her much more in Manon lescaut
alexandriusgirl 3 years ago
What in the world was that??? Sills IS Manon hands down.
AriaDivina 3 years ago
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Watching this, I am bewitched by Netrebko. However, when I close my eyes and actually listen...this is just terrible.
LeNozze44 3 years ago
yeah, a big cleavage dont make a big voice !
operabuff1 3 years ago
i think she has a beautiful voice, but i agree; it's just too mature and heavy for this role. 33blueberries has a very good point. i think she could really be one of the greats if her beauty didn't handicap her. if people continue to overlook her flaws and see how beautiful she is, she won't improve, and that will be a waste. i'm worried about her doing norma next year at the met. i like that she's branching out, but...if you don't have the voice for the role, then you don't.
oleander1684 3 years ago
she sings nicely and looks stunning but - pardon me - is she singing in french or in russian?? didn't get a word
ombramaifu 3 years ago
Nothing against Anna Netrebko, but this production leaves much to be desired.
DonnaZerlina 4 years ago
saw the premiere in Vienna and could not agree with your statement more.
epercheno 4 years ago
I like Netrebko, but this is cumbersome. Not youthful. And too lugubrious.
RebeccaDuren 4 years ago
that's because she forgot to do her famous pirouettes and lap-dancing.
xgianpatrick 3 years ago
Ahahaha! XD
operaticxingenue 3 years ago
oh, I love this! There seem to be some decent opera lovers around, even on youtube! I was "privileged" - on invitation - to see her pirouettes in La traviata in Berlin. I was glad I didnt have to pay the ticket for "Mrs. bland and beautiful"
operabuff1 3 years ago
i love her rich dark tone. This role is not for her, but I think she sings everything with finesse and beauty
gclef2288 4 years ago
okay, the high note before the clap. I get it. But her middle upper middle range is just fine. It is beautiful even.
fuzmiq 4 years ago
I think the fact that the audience tries to clap after the first 'stanza' of the gavotte says a lot about the reasons this girl is on stage. But good on her.
33blueberries 4 years ago
plenty of people clap after the first stanza on accident. it usually happens in houses where manon isn't performed much. hello, this is berlin, not a crap load of french repertoire in that house. a good amount, but nothing the audiences really know super well, and the way the piece is written, it sounds like it would end after the first stanza anyway.
JuillHope17 3 years ago 4
"hello, this is berlin"?
Hello, this is the Wiener Staatsoper! And if you want to go there tomorrow night, you'll hear French repertoire, in a premiere production of Gounod's Faust. Their 2008-09 season includes La Juive, Romeo et Juliette, Faust, Manon, Carmen and Werther- ahem, not a "crap load" of French repertoire, and certainly nothing audiences know very well! Your apologist generalisations are plain wrong.
33blueberries 3 years ago
Ok performance in a role that is not really in her voice. But what the hell was the director thinking? The orange squeezing thing - lifted from a Peter Brook Carmen. And what is she, anyway - a juicer? Halfway through the Gavotte she discovers that there are hundreds of little people, out there in the dark - and then screw the extras (I mean, chorus.)
I suppose because it's Wien, she feels like she has to. But she is really tacking into some questionable waters, taste wise.
lushlife747 4 years ago
What is with all those extra breaths?
sparkupthequirk 4 years ago
hazelmsmith, when I said shes in her mid thirtees, I did not mean that she is old in age by any means. What I meant is that an artist of her fame and age of thirty five should have more technical and artistic abilities.
dinacarina88 4 years ago 2
"winterreise85" has it right. Anna's "everything else" puts bums on seats. She is a package that is so important just now for popularising opera ... more so than any coloratura specialists.
Glenmed 4 years ago
It is important..but it is also important that people who advertise their services as singers learn how to sing. Oh, she can hit notes until the cows come home, but I'm sorry, that's not quality singing. Where's the squillo, and where's the breath? Gruberova or even de los Angeles any day.
33blueberries 4 years ago
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Bravo 33blueberries! That is exactly it in a nutshell. Thank you for expressing what I have felt about Netrebko for so long but didn't know quite how to explain. Yes, she is beautiful, but so what. Opera has never been about that--it is about exceptional singing and musicality and Netrebko has a long way to go on both scores.
phortion 3 years ago
yes, yes, and ten times yes! a model beauty doesnt make great opera!
operabuff1 3 years ago
I think she is a wonderfull artist, with a beautifull voce. And ti take a high D legato as she does is not an easy thing for a lyric soprano. Brava Netrebko!
elinorberg 4 years ago
Well,I think her repoertoiry is not well for her voice. She would be a better in Puccini(Liu?) or later Verdi... No Traviata,Lucia or Elvira(Puritani) or this Manon...
Alcisko 4 years ago
I agree, but what repertoire would be suited to her voice? Even Liu needs cut to carry over the reasonable orchestration in her second aria, and if by later Verdi you mean Desdemona, well, on a good day, that's two roles. Harsh but true, but this girl needs to pull the microphone out from between her tits and learn to sing. Good on her for popularising the genre, great, just don't get confused and start calling her an opera singer.
33blueberries 4 years ago
Well, you mean "reasonable orchestration"? Maybe you're not aware of that, but Netrebko's voice is notorious for its quite large size. People often comment about her incredible projection even at the Met. She does need to refine her technique, but volume definitely isn't one of her flaws. In fact, it's one of her best advantages.
Homoclassicus 4 years ago
I think this is a great video. Her voice fits oerfectly to that role, this densitiy and darkness. Only the choreography seems strange and doesn't quite fit her. My opinion. But what I heard the gets all the high tones and that great except one or two. And she's acting very good!!! although the choreography isn't as good as it could be
deppjack 4 years ago
young singer? shes in her mid thirties!
dinacarina88 4 years ago
I'm sorry, but I really burst out laughing when I read your comment. I can remember when I thought anyone over 30 was really old. Because all my children are in their 30's, I still think 30 is very young. Enjoy it! Age comes soon enough and it has it's compensations too.
hazelmsmith 4 years ago
For opera singers, thirty is your zero. Well, should be. Tell it to Stephen Costello..
33blueberries 4 years ago
I think other comments here are harsh. OK she doesnt quite have the highest notes but I don't think that is a massive handicap in Manon. More important is a beautiful voice and emotion and she definitely has the voice. I'm sure she'll also improve many other aspects of her art as she matures - she is still only a young singer remember. Thanks for posting these Manon highlights Onegin65!
bilko10000 5 years ago
"she doesnt quite have the highest notes but I don't think that is a massive handicap in Manon."
I think the point is that because she doesnt have all the notes, her voice could do better in different roles. Like I personally thought that the roles she chooses to sing sound like a stretch for her. Like she can do them, but only just barely.
LFP2010 4 years ago
But I agree that people tend to be too harsh with their comments. Not only with anna, but with opera singers in general. People like to say either someone is an absolute genius/gift from god, or they are poisoning our ears with their filthy voice. Opera fans dont seem to like to see a middle ground. For me, anna isnt one of my favs, but that doesnt mean I think shes awful. There are just usually other singers I would prefer to hear in the roles she chooses to sing.
LFP2010 4 years ago
But the day she sings desdemona, someone call me, because I think that would be beautiful.
LFP2010 4 years ago
I know what you mean and I definitely agree with comments about about the "all or nothing approach" some reviewers take with respect to opera. I heard her sing the other day on the last night of the proms in London and she sang a fabulous ending to la Sonnambula - again a high role.
bilko10000 4 years ago
I don't know, maybe it's worth her pushing herself a bit to see what she can do? With Manon I think that she has absolutely the right voice, minus a little bit of vocal range at the very top. For me this does take something away, but as I listen to more & more opera I am just a little bit less fussy about those top notes, although I still find them thrilling. What roles do you think she would be better suited to then? Maybe La Boheme & Butterfly & a bit less Lucia, Traviata and Puritani?
bilko10000 4 years ago
well i try not to fully judge any singer that i have never heard live, because recordings are just a whole different story, but in general her voice really does not strike me as being a real dramatic coloratura, and thats all she ever seems to sing
LFP2010 4 years ago
and in my opinion it is also less about her having too small a range as it is her voice doesnt sound very flexible in the recordings ive heard. The quality of the voice in beautiful to my ears, but she sings some of the more coloratura-y things like shes dragging something up a hill or something...i dont know quite how to explain it
LFP2010 4 years ago
She might not have the coloratura, mas she has EVERYTHING else: wonderful voice, musicality, good looks and exceptional acting ability.
I'd take her anytime over someone else with the coloratura, but without her other habilities...
winterreise85 5 years ago
Acting ability!?! Are we looking at the same video!?! A beautiful voice and a beautiful face, yes, but acting ability, NO!
clevercloggs77 4 years ago
why does she keep on singing roles that require coloratura? something which she doesn't have.
philaguy76 5 years ago
Oh, this is so true. She really needs to sit down with a new teacher and rethink both her technique and repertoire. She's always has a lot of promise, but I don't think she will ever fulfill it.
nclysander 2 years ago
nclysander, I understand that your hearing is impaired and you cannot appreciate Netrebko's voice of astounding purity and you are blind to her talent. You are either retarded or you cannot deal with envy. She is an amazing soprano and a gorgeous woman! Anna was nominated the best soprano in the world - (March 27th of 2009 story in the Times (UK) titled The 20 Best Classical Divas). So please keep your mediocre criticism to yourself.
sorkin777 2 years ago
And thank YOU for being so open to other people's opinions. I'm sure we all love you as well. Seriously, my hearing is fine, I am far from retarded, and since I am male and have no ambitions as a singer I'm not jealous at all - except MAYBE of her husband. ;)
nclysander 2 years ago
I don't dispute that she's a gorgeous woman and has a lovely voice. I just think that she is far from the best (the Times isn't the Final Word on Every Matter ;) ) and has serious room for improvement. To call an expression of such an opinion "retarded" shows clear lack of maturity.
nclysander 2 years ago
She certainly is "the best" at making a career out of an exceptionally mediocre voice. You definitely have a good ear! Netrebko, while beautiful and charismatic, lacks in the technique department and this aria is a good showpiece for many of her flaws. I am not hating on her at all, however, because I am a fan of much of her other work.
gclef2288 2 years ago
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She doesn't sing like a superstar who assumes that she is. The line is only OK, bad coloratur and it does not have higth D, is no intronspección in the rendition of the Gabotte. She is very handsome and she shines very pretty. Is a great singer as they have been wanting for believing to us? Here she demonstrates that no
vicdomi 5 years ago