{"product_id":"netrebko-villazon-arias-and-duets","title":"Netrebko \u0026 Villazon: Arias And Duets","description":"Netrebko \u0026amp; Villazon: Arias And Duets Live DVD VIDEO MUSIC opera concert Moscow  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Movie \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e DVD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Encore \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 2002 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e DVD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eNETREBKO \u0026amp; VILLAZON: ARIAS AND DUETS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecorded live in Moscow in 2002, this radiant program pairs soprano Anna Netrebko and tenor Rolando Villazón at an early and electrifying moment in both careers. The DVD captures the immediacy and charisma of two young voices whose natural chemistry and theatrical instincts quickly made them favorites with audiences and critics alike. Presented as a selection of beloved operatic moments, the performance balances intimacy and virtuosity across a range of styles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe repertoire spans French lyricism, Italian bel canto and verismo, and Slavic lyric drama, including highlights from Gounod’s Romeo et Juliette (Lève-toi, soleil; Va! Je te pardonne), Dvořák’s Rusalka, Verdi’s Macbeth and La Traviata, Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’Amore, Massenet’s Manon and Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi (O mio babbino caro), culminating in the crowd-pleasing Brindisi. Throughout, Netrebko’s shimmering timbre and dramatic presence complement Villazón’s ardent, flexible tenor, creating duets that alternate tenderness and high-spirited bravura. The live setting adds spontaneous warmth—applause, vocal flourishes and shared stage moments that studio recordings can seldom replicate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeyond a charming recital, this performance serves as a document of two artists who would help define early-21st-century opera with their combination of vocal excellence and star power. The program is ideal both for newcomers seeking an accessible introduction to key operatic arias and for collectors who want a vivid snapshot of Netrebko and Villazón’s early collaboration. A spirited keepsake of live operatic artistry, released as ENCORE DVD 2493.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor DVD Player (North American NTSC)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Encore","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":51329205010710,"sku":"130353","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/2026325161630890scan.jpg?v=1779265227","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/netrebko-villazon-arias-and-duets","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}