Amor, vida de mi vida: Zarzuelas with Placido Domingo & Ana Maria Martinez (Blu-Ray DVD)

The many passionate, fiery or lyrical vocal pieces of Spanish zarzuelas have
continued to thrive in concerts and recitals all over the world. One of the most
renowned and ardent supporters of zarzuela melodies is Plácido Domingo. Belying
his 66 years, the world-famous tenor sings these rousing, seductive melodies with the
beguiling sweetness of a much younger man and transports the enraptured listener to
the calles and plazas of Madrid and Seville. Domingo is accompanied by the
Mozarteum Orchestra under Jesús López Cobos and, above all, by his partner for the
evening, soprano Ana María Martínez, 'a beautiful woman with a fascinating
voice, full of velvety mezzoish half-tints in the middle and bottom ranges, with a
gleaming top.' (London Times) Martínez and Domingo serve up an evening of
infectious good spirits and exquisite vocal treats. 'The dazzle of genuine stars
shone brightly over Salzburg!' (Die Welt)