Anna Netrebko’s Lawyer Files Supplemental Complaint; Documents Reveal Peter Gelb’s Disregard for Soprano’s Anti-War Statements & Safety

(Credit: OLGA RUBIO-DALMAU) In response to the Metropolitan Opera’s General Manager Peter Gelb’s attacks on Anna Netrebko, the soprano’s lawyer has submitted a revised supplemental complaint in her lawsuit in a New York federal court. In the complaint, Netrebko’s lawyer alleges that the Met and Peter Gelb defamed and disparaged her in retaliation for asserting her rights. The compaint further {…}

Federal Judge Reinstates National Origin Claim in Anna Netrebko’s Lawsuit Against Peter Gelb & Metropolitan Opera

(Credit: Vladimir Shirokov) Anna Netrebko’s national origin discrimination claim has been reinstated in her lawsuit against Peter Gelb and the Metropolitan Opera. On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, U.S. District Judge Analisa Nadine Torres in Manhattan stated that the soprano and her team could proceed with the claim alongside her claim of gender discrimination. With the claim reinstated, the case will {…}

Celebrating 20 Years of Willy Decker’s Iconic ‘La Traviata’ – A Look Back at the Memorable Performers

On July 19, the Teatro Real will broadcast the iconic Willy Decker production of “La Traviata,” marking 20 years since the production premiered. When it opened in 2005, it became an instant classic for its modern, minimalist approach and its stark staging focusing on the three main characters. The production also emphasized time and Violetta’s impending death through a large {…}

Anna Netrebko, Jonas Kaufmann, Asmik Grigorian, Juan Diego Flórez, Elīna Garanča & Freddie De Tommaso Lead Film Festival on Vienna’s Rathausplatz

The Wiener Staatsoper has announced the Film Festival on Vienna’s Rathausplatz. The company will present operas on 10 Sunday evenings at the Haus am Ring. Here is a look at the program: The festival opens with Puccini’s “La bohème” from 2022 featuring Vittorio Grigolo, Anna Netrebko, Günther Groissböck, and Nina Minasyan. Date: June 29, 2025 Donizetti’s “L’elisir d’amore” from 2022 features {…}

Jonas Kaufmann, Anna Netrebko, Sondra Radvanovsky, Ludovic Tézier, Aigul Akhmetshina, Marina Rebeka, Pretty Yende, Anita Rachvelishvili & Elīna Garanča Lead Teatro San Carlo’s 2025-26 Season

The Teatro San Carlo has announced its 2025-26 season. The season opens with Riccardo Frizza conducting Cherubini’s “Medea” in a production by Mario Martone. Sondra Radvanovsky stars in the title role alongside Francesco Meli, Giorgi Manoshvili, Désirée Giove, and Anita Rachvelishvili. Performance Dates: Dec. 3-16, 2025 Jessica Pratt, Maria Agresta, Désirée Giove, Francesco Demuro, and Mimmo Borrelli star in Ennio {…}