Souvenirs

Anna Netrebko (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 11, 2008)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Deutsche Grammophon
• ASIN: B001GSV39W
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,670 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #8 in Music > Classical > Forms & Genres > Lullabies & Berceuse
  • #28 in Music > Classical > Historical Periods > Early Music > Forms & Genres > Requiems
  • #34 in Music > Classical > Historical Periods > Early Music > Sacred & Religious

Editorial Reviews

The Independent (London), January 2008

"Netrebko is, in a word, sensational . . . Netrebko's strength is not just in the mobility of her voice and the razzle-dazzle of her upper register's big-money notes - no, it's the fullness and beauty of the middle voice that singles her out . . . properly overwhelming. For once, fullness of heart is truly matched in fullness of sound."

Product Description

On her fourth album for Deutsche Grammophon, opera superstar Anna Netrebko gives a very personal and intimate performance of cherished lighter works. From sparkling operetta classics to seductive salon songs, each selection comes with a special memory for Netrebko. Netrebko is joined by some friends, Elı¯na Garancˇa and Piotr Beczala-- her joy of collaboration is heard in these magnificent selections. Anna Netrebko is one of DG's best-selling artists and consistently performs in sold-out opera houses and concert halls around the world. She returns to the Metropolitan Opera in January 2009 in Lucia di Lammermoor. Available in a special, deluxe limited edition package! The beautiful cap box includes the CD; a DVD of behind-the-scenes footage, interviews and musical excerpts; beautiful booklet; three postcards and one poster of Netrebko. A must-have for Netrebko fans and the perfect holiday gift!

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Customer Reviews

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An outstanding & varied program, January 8, 2009

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A. BOSS "AEB" (Mountainside, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Souvenirs (Audio CD)

This is one of the best performances I have heard. I say this because although several of the selections were music I usually dislike, as performed here I really enjoyed them. This preogram includes a wide range of music from Viennese operetta of Kalman, Lehar, etc, through opera, songs by R.Strauss, Greig, Messager, Dvorak etc. to LLoyd-Webber, all of them very well sung. The Prague Philharmonic and the other singers (Garanca, Beczala, & Swatt) were also excellent.

26 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The non-Italiante Anna - so beautiful, so mesmerising., December 10, 2008

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Abel "AMY" (Hong Kong) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Souvenirs (Audio CD)

A very well-chosen album, presenting La Trebka in her true colours.
The timbre is deep, pure, full and with an icy hue contrasted with a hidden exotic outburst of passion.
This is the perfect voice for Slavic vocal works, not Italian works.
I have been waiting for Anna to return to these kinds of repertoire since her early Kirov days, when she demonstrated a huge potential to be the great soprano of the 21st century. Unfortunately, her starry excursions into the Western operatic world has seen her abandoning her strengths and strenuously taking on the Italian bel canto roles that ill suits her timbre and abilities.
This is a top lyrical soprano, adept at Slavic, Nordic and Germanic styles of singing. Hand her a Gypsy album, and just see what great stuff will come from her.
Give her the chance, please.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Anna in her perfect niche........, December 22, 2008

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Robert C. Hufford (Hopewell, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Souvenirs (Audio CD)

Everybody knows that Anna is one of the reigning sopranos of our day...gorgeous voice...pop star looks and charisma. Here, she has given us a good selection of her favorite pieces, in multiple languages...it was worth the effort.

Some of these pieces are, naturally, far better known than others. The "Pie Jesu" from the Andrew Lloyd Weber "Requiem" and the bacarolle from "The Tales of Hoffman" are probably the most familiar, and are really special. Heck, the entire record is special.

Pretty girl...great singing...fine music. Wonderful album. Enjoy.