Opera News reviews Hvorostovsky in Moscow:
“In what was their first musical meeting, in June 2008, both artists offered vocal colors and fiery temperaments that meshed thrillingly, as evidenced on a new DVD from Delos…there is enough material here to thrill fans of both singers, and it’s a delight to see them play off one another with bristling intensity.
“Radvanovsky and Hvorostovsky’s stage chemistry is entertaining to watch, with the baritone’s control and reserved power nicely complementing the soprano’s dramatic edginess and uninhibited ferocity. Verdi’s vocal effects come naturally to these musical actors, and just the right amount of stage movement brings dramatic life to the duet scenes.
“Hvorostovsky’s extraordinary breath control draws the listener viscerally into the action, and the ending, without indulgence or crooning, hits the mark.
“A sea of onstage microphones and plenty of audience shots in the brightly lit auditorium of the Moscow Conservatory contribute to the fun, fan-club atmosphere of this gala concert.” — Judith Malafronte, Opera News
Read the full review in the June 2012 issue of Opera News www.operanews.com!
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