(Credit: Tim Osipov) The State Opera and Ballet Theatre in Novosibirsk in Siberia has canceled Anna Netrebko’s June 2 concert. The theater said, “Yesterday, the artist made a statement condemning the actions of our state. Living in Europe and the opportunity to perform at European venues turned out to be more important for her than the fate of the Motherland. Today {…}

(Credit: Elena Sikorskaya) The Opernhaus Zurich has announced cast change for “Il Pirata.” The company noted that Irina Lungu will sing the role of Imogene, who will be stepping into concert performances for Albina Shagimuratova. Lungu will make her role debut, and will mark her third Bellini role following Elvira in “I Puritani” and Giulietta in “I Capuleti e I {…}