Anna Netrebko’s recent Arena di Verona performances of Abigaille in Verdi’s Nabucco were recorded and will have its debut broadcast on prime time in Germany. ZDF and 3sat will simultaneously present the full opera at 8:15pm on Saturday 30 August, followed by catch-up streaming on their websites. The new Stefano Poda production, which premiered this summer, also features Amartuvshin Enkhbat, Galeano Salas, Christian Van Horn and Francesco di Sauro under the direction of Pinchas Steinberg. | Anna

🛶 Anna Netrebko & Elīna Garanča — Barcarolle ✨The water of Venice carries more than just gondolas; it carries secrets whispered between the stars. Imagine a night where the moon refuses to set because it is paralyzed by the harmony of two souls. This isn't just a song; it's a "Barcarolle" — a rhythmic pulse that mimics the gentle swaying of a boat on the Venetian lagoon, lulling the world into a trance of pure, forbidden elegance. When Anna Netrebko and Elīna Garanča join forces, the air itself

🎼 Anna Netrebko & Elīna Garanča — Flower Duet (Lakmé) Few moments in opera feel this intimate. Two voices floating together, breathing the same melody, creating one of the most delicate duets ever written. Anna Netrebko (soprano) and Elīna Garanča (mezzo-soprano) transform Delibes’ music into pure serenity — a timeless dialogue of sound and emotion. Anna Netrebko 🇷🇺 (b. 1971) — Soprano Elīna Garanča 🇱🇻 (b. 1976) — Mezzo-soprano Composer: Léo Delibes 🇫🇷 (1836–1891) Opera: Lakmé Aria: Duo d