Bravo Jonas Kaufman and Kristine Opolais! In particular, thank you Mr. Kaufman for singing the final note as Puccini wrote it, which sounds so much better than singing the C an octave below than the soprano. This is not "Bel Canto!" Do not change Puccini's notes! Puccini knew what he was doing! (To be honest Mr. Kaufman, that note was sharp. It was difficult to tell when you went to that note.)
Astoundingly beautiful - so smooth. Her dismissal by the Met' was ridiculous. Accept that Russian resident critics of the government are treated unjustly. Ask: Do i want opera or a corpse? Fortunately in 2025 she will perform in the US, not that I care from NZ. Thank you YT and Anna.
I would recommend this video for comaprison. Jussi and Renata beat this couple hands down. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-rssYwp-4Bto.html
