Souvenirs - Anna Netrebko
2008, Deutsche Grammophon
A friend from Australia pointed me towards Anna Netrebko, and I have found a new favorite! This CD is absolutely amazing! Honestly, Anna Netrebko is a stand-out in modern opera. What a voice! This CD provides her with the opportunity to sing many different styles and in ten different languages! For me, there are several standouts. The tops is track 13, a traditional Jewish lullaby. Words can't even describe how gorgeous it is! It is one of my new favorite songs, which I am afraid the family will get tired of hearing. I even took this up to the surround sound system and played it on a loud setting. Absolutely fantastic! Her voice is so rich and dark and amazing! What can I say? She does a piece from a requiem mass with boy soprano Andrew Swait. Oh, it is so moving! Almost as fabulous as the Jewish song. Actually, there are many stand-outs, including a duet with Elina Garanca (who sounds so much like Rise Stevens, it is uncanny!) and songs by Dvorak, Rimsky-Korsakov, Strauss, Grieg, and others. Really, if you haven't heard her, you need to. She is really an amazing singer. Watch the video below to hear my very favorite song!
