(Credit: tim osipov) Anna Netrebko has filed a lawsuit against Peter Gelb and the Metropolitan Opera. The soprano is alleging defamation, breach of contract, and other violations related to the institution’s decision to fire her following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court in Manhattan and is asking for at least $360,000 in {…}
Political authorities in Prague are considering banning a concert by Anna Netrebko set to take place in the city in October. In a statement, Jiří Pospíšil, deputy mayor of Prague, said, “We will look for a way to end the concert.” He added that Netrebko’s concert was discussed with colleagues on Monday at the coalition council, and according to him, {…}
(Credit: tim osipov) Anna Netrebko is set to perform Verdi’s “La Traviata” on Sept. 6, 2023 in a concert performance. The performance will mark the first time Netrebko sings the iconic opera in Austria since 2009. It also comes nearly 20 years after her breakout turn in Salzburg in 2005. The soprano famously performed the opera at the San Francisco {…}
The Wiener Staatsoper has announced that three operas will be presented as part of the Film Festival am Wiener Rathausplatz. The festival will first present Puccini’s “Tosca” from a 2020 recording. The legendary production by Margarethe Wallmann stars Anna Netrebko in the role of Tosca, Yusif Eyvazov as Cavaradossi, and Wolfgang Koch as Scarpia. Conducting the production is Bertrand de Billy. Presentation: July 5, 2023 {…}
(Credit: Vincent Peters / Met Opera) Anna Netrebko and Piotr Beczala have won awards from the Association of Music Critics of Argentina. Netrebko won the award for Best Female Foreign Singer, while Beczala won for Best Male Foreign Singer. The soprano was recognized for her performances of “Tosca,” while the tenor was honored for his acclaimed recital at the famed {…}
(Credit: Brescia e Amisano) Anna Netrebko is hinting at future collaborations with Luca Salsi. In a recent Instagram post following a performance of “Macbeth” at the Teatro alla Scala with Luca Salsi, the soprano said, “Grazie Luca, my wonderful partner. Looking forward for our new projects together.” In hashtags the soprano listed, “La Traviata,” “Don Carlo” “Nabucco,” and “Falstaff.” Netrebko {…}
On June 16, the Arena di Verona inaugurated its 100th anniversary season with a new production of “Aida.” The evening was one of the most anticipated events of the opera season and drew a crowd of 20,000 spectators. It also brought a number of very important world figures including Sophia Loren, who arrived on the red carpet and was received {…}
The opening night of the 100th Verona Arena Opera Festival will be broadcast live on Rai1 by Rai Cultura on June 16, 2023 at 9 p.m. local time. The new production of Verdi’s “Aida,” directed by Stefano Poda, will star Anna Netrebko, Yusif Eyvazov, Olesya Petrova, Roman Burdenko, and Michele Pertusi. Marco Armiliato conducts. “The audience will be greeted with {…}
(Credit: Sven Helge Czichy) The Staatstheater Wiesbaden has announced date changes for its May Festival performances of Puccini’s “Turandot.” The company said that performances originally scheduled for May 9 and 12, will now be performed on May 4 and 8, 2024. The May performances are set to star Anna Netrebko in the title role, Yusif Eyvazov as Calaf, Erik Biegel {…}
Anna Netrebko has sold her New York apartment for $6 million. The apartment, which she listed last year, is located at 10 West End Avenue. It consists of two adjacent units that Netrebko bought in 2009 and 2013 for a total of nearly $4.9 million and later combined them. The renovated home, in the Lincoln Square neighborhood between West 59th {…}
The Teatro alla Scala has announced ts 2023-24 season. The season opens with Verdi’s “Don Carlo” which will star René Pape, Francesco Meli, Luca Salsi, Ain Anger, Anna Netrebko, and Elīna Garanča. Riccardo Chailly conducts a production by Lluis Pasqual. Maria Jose Siri and Ekaterina Semenchuk perform the final two performances. Performance Dates: Dec. 7, 2023-Jan. 2, 2024 Sonya Yoncheva {…}