Anna Netrebko, the 'prima donna' of the 21st century debuts at Les Arts

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• He will sing pages by Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Rimsky-Korsakov and Strauss along with arias from 'Adriana Lecouvreur' or 'I Capuleti ei Montecchi'
• He is accompanied by Pavel Nebolsin on piano and mezzo-soprano Elena Maximova, with whom he will perform duets from 'Lakmé' and 'War and Peace'

Valencia (9.2.25). The Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía welcomes Anna Netrebko on Sunday, February 16, who will debut in the Main Hall (7.00 p.m.) with a recital in which she will intersperse pages from the Russian lyric repertoire with fragments from some of the operas that have elevated her as the 'prima donna' of the 21st century.

The great opera star, who arrives in Valencia with tickets sold out months ago, offers a kaleidoscopic vision of great composers from her native Russia: Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff and Rimsky-Korsakov, along with arias from some of her most celebrated roles, such as Adriana Lecouvreur in Cilea's opera of the same name, Giulietta in Bellini's 'I Capuleti e i Montecchi', with piano accompaniment by Pavel Nebolsin.

The program also includes two duets with mezzo-soprano Elena Maximova, whom Valencian audiences will remember for her performances in 'Carmen' in 2010 and her more recent appearance in 'The Queen of Spades' last season. Netrebko and Maximova will perform two of the essential pieces in the Russian diva's successful career: 'Duo des fleurs o Sous le dôme épais' from Delibes' 'Lakmé' and the duet between Natasha and Sonya in Prokofiev's 'War and Peace'.

A media sensation and acclaimed by audiences and critics worldwide, Anna Netrebko is a must-see name on the world's great stages, as evidenced by her impressive career, which has included collaborations with leading figures in musical and stage direction. Each of the soprano's performances is considered a true event, not only for opera lovers but also for the general public.

Anna Netrebko's immeasurable interpretive ability has allowed her to tackle roles of all kinds, from bel canto heroines to the most dramatic characters in the repertoire. Her chameleon-like voice, passion, power, and versatility on stage have made her the leading star of opera today.