Violetta: Arias and Duets from Verdi's "La Traviata" [Limited Edition, Import]

Herman Wallén (Performer), Thomas Hampson (Performer), Giuseppe Verdi (Composer), Carlo Rizzi (Conductor), Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra), Anna Netrebko (Performer), Rolando Villazón (Performer), Salvatore Cordella (Performer), Diane Pilcher (Performer), Helene Schneiderman (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

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• Performer: Herman Wallén, Thomas Hampson, Anna Netrebko, Rolando Villazón, Salvatore Cordella, et al.
• Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
• Conductor: Carlo Rizzi
• Composer: Giuseppe Verdi
• Audio CD (October 2, 2006)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Limited Edition, Import
• Label: Dg Imports
• ASIN: B000B66962
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #496,367 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Glorious, February 25, 2006

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Walter Fekula (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Violetta: Arias and Duets from Verdi's "La Traviata" (Audio CD)

This is what I wrote when I reviewed the full length opera. The same holds true for this abridgement of the opera's arias and duets. "I have no idea what the detractors of this amazing recording were listening to. Can it be that some people just cannot sit back, close their eyes and listen to some glorious singing by two of today's most gifted operatic voices on our planet? Anna Netrebko and Rolando Villazon. There is a reason why after the opening, the Salzburg performances were quickly sold out with scalper's tickets bringing astronomical prices. Forget the "hype" which after all originates from the critics and not the promoters. Ms. Netrebko has enraptured me since I first heard her in 1998. At that time, Peter G. Davis, the music critic of New York Magazine wrote of the Kirov appearance: "The lighter sopranos showed more promise, in particular Anna Netrebko, whose agile, unblemished voice soared easily through Lyudmila's roulades and captivated all ears in "Betrothal in a Monastery". She also looks enchanting and creates real characters -- in Lyudmila's case out of practically nothing." He got it right. She is now 34 year of age and during the past 8 years, her voice has become stronger and darker but still able to effortlessly hit those high "C"s and above. I hope I have the pleasure in another 5 years to hear her voice when it turns its golden best. Senor Villazon is a perfect foil to Ms. Netrebko. Somewhat impetuous, his personality is magnetic and sparks fly when they sing together. Thomas Hampson may be blander but his voice has a lovely timbre and fits in nicely. It is remarkable that Deutche Grammophon patched together such a seamless recording from the best of all seven Salzburg performances. Let us not forget the Vienna Philharmonic. This all adds up to the best "La Traviata" ever recorded."
This disc is a generous 1 hour and 20 minutes in length. Perfect for the commuter.