Unfortunately, the title role is designed here something interesting. What Netrebko missing is the property of being able to cry with the voice to make feelings vocally clear. Although it also offers no pure beautiful singing like many others, however, when the balance of the game (on the role investment one can argue) is subtracted, something missing passion what seltam anmutet with such a passionate singer. Villazon is probably more passionately than she and a nice Alfredo. Although it lacks the elegance of Alfredo Kraus, but that's really a matter of taste. And one thing is clear: It is fun.
Who is not a direct Netrebko fan or otherwise will definitely Netrebko, should resort to another recording that the Violetta musically interesting shaped like Callas or halt (although CD qualitatively almost unbearable), the wonderful Rosa Ponselle. For me Netrebko is a singer, you probably would be better experience on stage.
