Anna Netrebko, soprano
When we hear the word “opera” we think large dramatic sopranos in Viking helmets singing at the top of their lungs, right? At least that’s what I used to think. It wasn’t necessarily the most appealing genre of music, considering I could barely hear what notes they were singing amidst all that vibrato. This was, of course, before I got completely sucked into the world of opera and discovered that in reality, there is so much more to it than the old-fashioned stereotypes. It only took going to see one live opera – needless to say, it was love at first sight.
The world of music is changing at an incredibly fast paced, and opera is miraculously managing to evolve just as fast. Shows are flashier; singers are better looking; and the quality of musical performances is improving. Just to prove a point here, I’ll give you a few examples of the new things I’ve seen that have completely blown my mind. [click to continue….]
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