Netrebko in her best repertoire
If you know Netrebko for example by the Metropolitan production of italian operas, then you know only the half of her incredible talent. Here il the real repertoire of this russian singer : russian opera, where the can really show all the expression the has in her voice, far from the light and virtuoso italian melodies. Listening to this disc you'll understand that Netrebko is not only a marketing product, not only an attractive opera star, but above all an deeply moving singer.
The piece choosen for this disc are very beautiful extracts from Rimsky-Korsakov (inequitably neglected in Europe), Tchaikowsky, Rachmaninov and Glinka. And in addition, you have the best conductor of russian music : Gergiev.
A must for lovers of Netrebko and of russian music.