Berlin State Opera to Cut 2025-26 Production; Will Continue Hiring Stars Like Anna Netrebko

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The Berlin State Opera has announced that it will cut a production from the 2025-26 season. In an interview, General Director Elisabeth Sobotka said there will be around 5 million euros for budget cuts. She said ” We will cancel a premiere, but that only affects the 25-26 season. We can’t cut anything in the current season, that would cause {…}

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Metropolitan Opera Board Members Among Sponsors of Anna Netrebko Gala in Palm Beach

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(Credit: © 2023 Olga Rubio Dalmau) On Feb. 3, 2025, superstar soprano Anna Netrebko is expected to return to the United States for the first time in five years performing a gala at the Palm Beach Opera. The gala, which is the company’s yearly fundraiser, will see the diva perform alongside pianist Ángel Rodriguez in an intimate recital program. The {…}

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Anna Netrebko Cancels ‘Ariadne auf Naxos’ at Wiener Staatsoper

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Anna Netrebko has canceled her role debut in “Ariadne auf Naxos” at the Wiener Staatsoper. The soprano released a statement noting, “I am regrettably obliged to withdraw from my January performances in ‘Ariadne auf Naxos’ at the Wiener Staatsoper, which would have marked my role debut. Ill health this month compromised the preparation time required before starting rehearsals just after {…}

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Angela Merkel Spotted at the Teatro Alla Scala’s ‘La Forza del Destino’ with Anna Netrebko

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After publicly criticizing Anna Netrebko due to her past actions in Russia, former chancellor Angela Merkel attended a performance of “La Forza del Destino” at teh Teatro alla Scala. In a now-deleted Tweet, Merkel was spotted sitting in the performance with a purple velvet blazer. Merkel was critical of Netrebko at the beginning of the war in Ukraine stating that {…}

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Anna Netrebko to Receive Premio Puccini

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(Credit: Olga Rubio Dalmau) Anna Netrebko has been named the 56th Premio Puccini recipient. The Puccini festival announced that on Dec. 20, the soprano will receive the award in Torre del Lago. In a statement, the organization said, “The most famous soprano in the world Anna Netrebko, “unique voice in the world” will be in Torre del Lago on Friday {…}

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Lucerne Government Explains Why it Canceled Anna Netrebko’s Concert

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(© 2023 Olga Rubio Dalmau) Months after canceling Anna Netrebko’s concert in Lucerne, the KKL and teh Lucerne government have released a new reason for canceling the concert. Back in May, the concert hall said that “The KKL Lucerne was not available for Anna Netrebko’s concert” due to “public perception of the soloist” and her close ties to Putin. Additionally, {…}

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Dominque Meyer Condemns Jeering Against Anna Netrebko; Opening Night Also Sees Pro-Palestinian Protest

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General Director of the Teatro alla Scala Dominque Meyer has condemned the booing against soprano Anna Netrebko at the opening of the Teatro alla Scala in “La Forza del Destino.” Following a performance that was met with healthy applause after the soprano’s three arias, Netrebko was met with boos at her curtain call. Meyer responded that it was “ridiculous to {…}

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Rai5 to Broadcast Teatro Alla Scala’s Puccini Concert with Anna Netrebko & Jonas Kaufmann

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Rai5 is set to broadcast the Teatro alla Scala’s Puccini concert on Dec. 5. The concert, which was recorded on Nov. 29, will be shown at 7:15 p.m. and will include Jonas Kaufmann, Anna Netrebko, Mariangela Sicilia, and Luciano Ganci accompanied by pianist James Vaughan. The evening saw the soloists perform arias and duets from “Gianni Schicchi,” “Le Villi,” “Edgar,” {…}

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Anna Netrebko, Anna Pirozzi, Brian Jagde, & Jessica Pratt Lead Chorégies D’Orange’s 2025 Season

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France’s Chorégies d’Orange has announced its 2025 Season. Here is a look at the operatic performances. The festival is set to present Pop The Opera.” Performance Date: June 13, 2025 Jessica Pratt, Aya Wakizono, Dmitry Korchak, and Inho Jeong lead Mozart’s Requiem with Diego Ceretta conducting the Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo. Performance Date: June 28, 2025 Jader Bignamini conducts Verdi’s “Il {…}

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Berlin State Opera to Cut 2025-26 Production; Will Continue Hiring Stars Like Anna Netrebko

Metropolitan Opera Board Members Among Sponsors of Anna Netrebko Gala in Palm Beach

Anna Netrebko Cancels ‘Ariadne auf Naxos’ at Wiener Staatsoper

Angela Merkel Spotted at the Teatro Alla Scala’s ‘La Forza del Destino’ with Anna Netrebko

Anna Netrebko to Receive Premio Puccini

Lucerne Government Explains Why it Canceled Anna Netrebko’s Concert

Dominque Meyer Condemns Jeering Against Anna Netrebko; Opening Night Also Sees Pro-Palestinian Protest

Rai5 to Broadcast Teatro Alla Scala’s Puccini Concert with Anna Netrebko & Jonas Kaufmann

Anna Netrebko, Anna Pirozzi, Brian Jagde, & Jessica Pratt Lead Chorégies D’Orange’s 2025 Season