Watching Dmitri Hvorostovsky perform “The Merry Widow” alongside his wife Florence is like witnessing a living memory wrapped in elegance and emotion. Their duet isn’t just music — it’s a portrait of love, artistry, and shared passion that resonates far beyond the stage.Dmitri’s powerful, velvet voice blends seamlessly with Florence’s grace, creating a moment that feels both grand and deeply intimate. For their children and all who loved him, this performance is more than a legacy — it’s a treasured echo of his soul. He was not only one of the greatest male vocalists of our time, but a man whose music continues to live in the hearts of millions.
Dmitri Hvorostovsky: A legacy that lives on through loving melodies

Florence & Dmitry Hvorostovsky and Jonas Kaufmann.

Motivational and magnificent – ​​that’s what the audience felt when watching the duet “The Merry Widow” by the late opera artist Dmitri Hvorostovsky and his beloved wife, Florence Illi. More than just a musical performance, this is a moment that recreates the love of art and the poetic life of the famous couple. With Dmitri’s powerful baritone voice like silk combined with Florence’s elegance and sophistication, they created a timeless love song.

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The couple married in 2001 and had two children together, Maxim and Nina. Before passing away from cancer in 2017, Dmitri was admired all over the world not only for his outstanding talent but also for his kind heart and intense love for his family.

Now, every time fans watch this performance, they not only enjoy an excellent performance, but also feel a part of his soul living forever through music and love. An irreplaceable legacy of world opera.