Anna Netrebko has withdrawn from her two performances of “Aida” on August 10 and 17 at the Arena di Verona.

The soprano said, “I sincerely regret the inconvenience this may cause audience members who had planned to hear me reprise my role in this wonderful Stefano Poda production. I look forward to my three performances in Nabucco next month, which will mark my seventh consecutive year at the Opera Festival in Arena. I look forward to returning to this landmark venue in 2026.”

Netrebko premiered the Poda production in 2023 to rave reviews, with OperaWire noting, “Anna Netrebko Reigns at the Arena di Verona with Exceptional Interpretation.”

Arena di Verona has yet to announce a replacement, but the performances are also set to star Agnieszka Rehlis, Yusif Eyvazov, Simon Lim, Abramo Rosalen, and Youngjun Park.

Netrebko performs “Nabucco” at the Arena di Verona on July 17, 24 & 31, 2025. 

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