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Ukrainian Artists Criticize Royal Ballet & Opera for Hiring Anna Netrebko; Soprano’s Manager Responds

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(Credit Vladimir Shirokov) As Anna Netrebko prepares her return to the Royal Ballet and Opera, MPs and Ukrainian artists have signed a letter against the soprano’s appearances. In a letter sent to the Guardian, the artists and MP claim that Netrebko is “a symbol of cultural propaganda for a regime responsible for war crimes.”  They also question if the “Royal {…}

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Royal Ballet & Opera Director Speaks Out About Palestinian Protest in Internal Email

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The Royal Ballet & Opera House Artistic Director, Oliver Mears, is speaking out about the Palestinian protest on July 19 after he attempted to grab a Palestinian flag being unfurled by an actor during the curtain call. In a recent internal email to the company obtained by the Times and Guardian, Mears described the entire incident as “a messy and {…}

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Royal Ballet & Opera Cancels ‘Tosca’ Production at Israeli National Opera

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The Royal Ballet and Opera has pulled its “Tosca” production from the Israeli National Opera’s 2026 season in Tel Aviv. The news comes following internal pressure from its staff, and the decision was communicated to Royal Ballet and Opera employees on Aug. 1. In a statement, Alex Beard, chief executive of the Royal Ballet and Opera, said, “We have made {…}

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Royal Opera House Performer Raises Palestinian Flag During Curtain Call

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A cast member from the Royal Opera House raised a Palestinian flag on stage during the curtain call on July 19, 2025. According to the Telegraph, the cast member was a ‘Queer dance artist,’ Daniel Perry, who took to the flag during the curtain call of the closing night of the Royal Opera House. The BBC reported that the Royal {…}

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Aleksandra Kurzak, Anita Rachvelishvili, Anna Pirozzi, Roberto Algana, Cellia Costea & Marina Viotti Lead Greek National Opera’s 2025-26 Season

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The Greek National Opera has announced its 2025-26 season. Fabrizio Ventura conducts Ponchielli’s “La Gioconda” with Oliver Mears directing. Anna Pirozzi stars alongside Alisa Kolosova, Tassos Apostolou, Anita Rachvelishvili, Arsen Soghomonyan, Francesco Pio Galasso, and Dimitri Platanias. Performance Dates: Oct. 19-Nov. 7, 2025 Aleksandra Kurzak and Cellia Costea star in Puccini’s “Tosca” alongside Marcelo Puente, Roberto Alagna, Dimitri Platanias, and Tassis {…}

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Anna Netrebko, Ermonela Jaho, Andreas Schager, Julia Bullock, Freddie De Tomasso Headline Royal Ballet & Opera’s 2025-26 Cinema Season

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The Royal Ballet and Opera has announced its 2025-26 cinema season which will feature nine productions screened across 1,500 cinemas around the world. Here is a look at the operas on the slate. “Tosca” is fist on the slate with Music Director Jakub Hrůša and Oliver Mears leading a new production of “Tosca.” Anna Netrebko, Freddie De Tommaso, and Gerald {…}

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Antonio Pappano Named Conductor Laureate of The Royal Opera

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The Royal Opera House has named Antonio Pappano, the first Conductor Laureate of The Royal Opera, effective immediately. Following a 22-year tenure as Music Director, the title recognizes Pappano’s legacy as the longest-serving Music Director in Covent Garden history. He conducted over 700 performances from September 2002 to June 2024, and in future Seasons he’ll conduct regularly, including the final {…}

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Royal Opera Announces 2025-26 Jette Parker Roster

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The Royal Opera has announced its 2025-26 roster of Jette Parker Artists. The company includes soprano Hannah Edmunds; tenors Emmanuel Fonoti-Fuimaono, Giorgi Guliashvili and Emyr Lloyd Jones; baritone Sam Hird; and mezzo-soprano Ellen Pearson. Also on the roster are director Talia Stern and ballet conductor Giovanni Fanizza. ‘‘We’re delighted to have a Jette Parker Artists cohort for the 25-26 program {…}

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Royal Opera House Announces 2025-26 Cinema Season

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The Royal Opera House has announced its cinema season for the 2025-26 season. Here are the opera offerings: The cinema season opens with Puccini’s “Tosca” starring Anna Netrebko, Freddie de Tommaso, and Gerald Finley. Jakub Hrůša conducts the new production by Oliver Mears. Cinema Date: Oct. 1 & 5, 2025 Antonello Manacorda conducts Verdi’s “La Traviata” and will star Ermonela {…}