Renée Fleming as the Merry Widow!

Renée Fleming - the opera diva is going to star in the Metropolitan Opera's new production of Lehar's operetta; "The Merry Widow." The world premiere is on New Year's Eve with an excellent cast in every aspect. Susan Stroman, the Broadway director and choreographer whom is directing this production with past credits being the hugely successful productions of; "Contact" "The Producers" and many more. Along with Susan Stroman the design team is the best being Julian Crouch and William Ivey Long for costume design whom also did the costumes for Broadway's productions; "Cinderella" "Hairspray" etc. The sets along with costumes are lavish and vibrant with rich colors. Ones eyes will be filled with beauty and ears with the best cast.

In addition to Renée Fleming in the starring role as Sonia with her leading man Nathan Gunn playing the role of Danilo whose is captivated by Sonia by first site. Broadway super star Kelli O'Hara the star of Broadway productions of; "The Bridges of Madison County" "The Pajama Game" the 2001 revival of "Follies" and much more. Kelli plays the role Valencienne. Susan Graham the mezzo-soprano star will take on the title role later in 2015. For any fan that will be unable to attend this production in NYC have no fear it will be filmed and telecast for the movie theater's and I am sure for PBS.

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Anna Netrebko sings "Verdi"

Anna Netrebko the famed soprano who has won the world over with her performances at the leading opera houses from The Metropolitan Opera in New York City to the Royal Opera House and Covent Garden. Anna is one true diva by the word who has put her time into her craft and is only improving on it.

The new album entitled "Verdi" is dedicated to the celebrated 200th anniversary of Giuseppe Verdi.

His renowned arias showcase just how much Anna's voice has grown to be more larger and darker where it is true perfection for her to be stepping into this project. The album is released on Deutsche Grammophon which is celebrating Anna' 10th Anniversary being part of the family. It has been five years since Anna has released an album and we are very happy that the time has stopped with the arrival of a new album that is so lush and a perfect blend to showcase the richness of Anna's voice accompanied by the orchestra and the great arias.

Anna Netrebko opens the album with the Lady Macbeth's three arias which is a huge undertaking for any star to do. This star was up for the battle and won and one will have pleasure when hearing the album from start to finish. It is a high quality classical album done with all detail with one of the world's leading living opera divas reigning supreme.

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