Fleming’s Traviata
Renée Fleming has demonstrated to be one of the finest sopranos: a singer with a sparkling personality and a velvet voice that is capable of wringing the finest emotions out of works by Strauss and Verdi, and many other composers. She brings a distinct quality to the role of Violetta, with an emotional performance that is sure to please. She is nicely supported by Antonio Pappano’s conducting of the Royal Opera House Orchestra in an effective production by Richard Eyre.
Verdi: La Traviata
- Recorded live at the Royal Opera House, London, June & July 2009
Renée Fleming (Violetta), Joseph Calleja (Alfredo Germont), Thomas Hampson (Giorgio Germont), Eddie Wade (Baron Douphol) & Richard Wiegold (Doctor Grenvil)
The Royal Opera Chorus & Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Antonio Pappano (conductor) & Richard Eyre (director)
Comment by the Guardian:
“…Antonio Pappano takes charge of this revival, searching out the meaning of Verdi’s score in a supple, sentient reading that sweeps you along.”
Here is Renee Renée Fleming in “Addio del Passato” from La Traviata
And here are some scenes from the same opera performed at the Los angles Opera company:
Tags: Renee Fleming, La Traviata, Violetta