(Credit: Olga Rubio Dalmau) The Vaduz Classic in Liechtenstein has announced that Anna Netrebko and Yusif Eyvazov’s concert has been canceled on August 26 due to health reasons. The festival said, “Vaduz Classic regrets this short-term cancellation and apologizes to the guests. Tickets that have already been paid for will of course be refunded. On behalf of the Vaduz Classic {…}
It’s that time of the year again! The 2023-24 season is about to begin and audiences are getting ready to choose performances as they head back to the opera. With so much to choose from, OperaWire is breaking down 10 opera productions that are must-sees for all opera lovers from around the world. Aida – Berlin State Opera – Opens {…}
Anna Netrebko’s Prague recital on Oct. 16 has been canceled due to political pressures. In a statement, Nachtigall Artists Management said, “We agreed that we would give in to political pressure and that Anna would not demand compensation from either Nachtigall Artists Management or the Municipal House.” Alena Kunertová from the organizing agency added, “Netrebko was sorry for the situation, {…}
The Arena di Verona and Rai Cultura are set to broadcast four operas. The first opera to be broadcast will be Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” in a production by Hugo de Ana. The opera will be shown on Rai3 on August 10 and on Rai 5 on Sept. 7. The production stars Dalibor Jenis, Vasilisa Berzhanskaya, Antonino Siragusa, Carlo {…}
The Metropolitan Opera has responded to Anna Netrebko’s lawsuit. The company told the New York Times, “Ms. Netrebko’s lawsuit has no merit.” The response comes a few hours after the soprano filed a lawsuit for “damages for lost performance and rehearsal fees.” It also claimed that the Met caused Netrebko ”severe mental anguish and emotional distress” that included “depression, humiliation, embarrassment, {…}
(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 {…}