Casta Diva from Opera Norma by Bellini (Anna Netrebko)

This is one of the most beautiful Arias that has ever been composed.

We'll hear the voice of the Russian Soprano, Anna Netrebko,

It seems to be the general opinion that "Norma" is the work in which Vincenzo Bellini best displayed his gifts. He himself called it "the best of my operas."

"Norma" was first produced in 1831. The Aria "Casta Diva" that you hear in this video is a great prayer and is remarkable for its truth and beauty and dignified sweetness. Photos are from stage performances of the Opera Norma.

Anna Yuryevna Netrebko was born in Russia on18 September 1971). She is an operatic soprano. She now holds dual Russian and Austrian citizenship and currently resides in Vienna. She has been nicknamed "La Bellissima" by fans.

Netrebko was born in a family of Ukrainian and Kuban Cossack background. While a student at the Saint Petersburg conservatoire, Netrebko worked as a janitor at Saint Petersburg's Mariinsky Theatre.

Later, she auditioned for the Mariinsky Theatre, where conductor Valery Gergiev recognized her from her prior work in the theater. He subsequently became her vocal mentor. Under Gergiev's guidance, Netrebko made her operatic stage debut at the Mariinsky at age 22, as Susanna in Le nozze di Figaro. She went on to sing many prominent roles with the Kirov Opera, including Amina in La sonnambula, Pamina in Die Zauberflöte, Rosina in Il Barbiere di Siviglia, and Lucia in Lucia di Lammermoor.

Today she's one of the most renowned soparanos.

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