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Judge narrows Anna Netrebko lawsuit against Met Opera to gender discrimination

Anna Netrebko’s lawsuit against the Metropolitan Opera has been narrowed to gender discrimination claims by a federal judge, who agreed to dismiss the star soprano’s allegations of defamation, breach of contract and discrimination because of national origin

The Independent UK

Anna Netrebko to sing at Palm Beach Opera gala in first US appearance since 2019

Soprano Anna Netrebko is scheduled to give a recital at the Palm Beach Opera for its gala on Feb. 3 in what would be her first U.S. appearance in six years

The Independent UK

Soprano Anna Netrebko announces separation from tenor Yusif Eyvazov

Soprano Anna Netrebko and tenor Yusif Eyvazov have separated

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Italian Opera Celebrated At Verona's Arena Amphitheater

Italian Premier and cultural figures celebrate UNESCO recognition of Italian lyric opera at Verona's Arena amphitheater, showcasing unity and global appeal.

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The week in classical: Netrebko, Kaufmann and Pappano thrill in Salzburg

Jonas Kaufmann, Anna Netrebko and Antonio Pappano pull off a buoyant La Gioconda; elsewhere, a fresh Verdi Requiem and a Byronic septuagenarian viola soloist made this a festival to remember

The Guardian - UK

Protesters enraged as Berlin State Opera lifts ban on Russian-born soprano

Anna Netrebko to perform as Lady Macbeth on four dates at Staatsoper despite concern over Kremlin links

The Guardian - UK

Prague government cancels performance by Russian soprano Anna Netrebko

Officials say a scheduled performance by Russian opera singer Anna Netrebko in the Czech capital has been canceled

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Prague government opposes local performance by Russian soprano Anna Netrebko

The Prague ruling coalition says it “unequivocally” opposes the planning performance of Russian soprano Anna Netrebko

The Independent UK

Russian opera star sues US company after dropping her for refusing to criticise Putin’s war in Ukraine

Soprano Anna Netrebko, once among the Metropolitan Opera’s biggest box office draws, has sued the company and general manager Peter Gelb, alleging defamation, breach of contract and other violations

The Independent UK

Star soprano Anna Netrebko sues Met Opera over its decision to cut ties over Russia-Ukraine war

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Anna Netrebko concert canceled by Taiwan national orchestra

Taiwan’s National Symphony Orchestra canceled a March 5 concert scheduled to feature soprano Anna Netrebko in a decision the orchestra said it made “due to public concerns.”

The Independent UK

Ukraine sanctions dozens of Russian artists, public figures

The list includes Vienna-based opera singer Anna Netrebko and 118 others.

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Ukraine orchestra's leader debuts at Met with Russian opera

It's been quite a year for conductor Keri-Lynn Wilson

The Independent UK

Feted opera singer with links to Putin garners boos – and cheers

Mixed reaction in Vienna to Anna Netrebko symbolic of Russian soprano’s performing life since Ukraine invasion

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Dropped by Met, Netrebko to sing at Monte Carlo Opera

Soprano Anna Netrebko has been hired by the Monte Carlo Opera to sing this month following the Metropolitan Opera’s decision to drop her for failing to repudiate Russia President Vladimir Putin

Asharq Al-Awsat

Dropped by Met, Netrebko to Sing at Monte Carlo Opera

Soprano Anna Netrebko has been hired by the Monte Carlo Opera to sing this month following the Metropolitan Opera’s decision to drop her for failing to repudiate Russia President Vladimir Putin. The Monte Carlo Opera said Thursday that Netrebko will sing the title role in Puccini’s “Manon Lescaut” in performances…

The Independent UK

Russian soprano Anna Netrebko to resume performing in May

Russian soprano Anna Netrebko says she plans to resume performing in late May after announcing in the early days of the war in Ukraine that she was taking a “step back” from the stage

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Russian soprano Anna Netrebko distances herself from Putin

The 50-year-old said she is not a member of any political party.

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Prof. Jonathan Turley on Blacklisting Artists for Their Political Positions

A very good post, I think, here; a brief excerpt: "It is a great artistic loss for the Met and for opera." Those words from the Metropolitan Opera Manager Peter Gelb makes it sound like soprano Anna Netrebko has died or lost her voice in some accident. In reality, Netrebko…

Benzinga

Pro-Putin Russian Diva Dropped From Metropolitan Opera, Replaced By Ukrainian Soprano

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has permeated the storied halls of New York City’s Metropolitan Opera, with Russian soprano Anna Netrebko being dropped from the starring role in an upcoming production of Giacomo Puccini's “Turandot” because she is a vocal supporter of Russian President Vladimi

Chicago Sun-Times

Anna Netrebko withdraws from Metropolitan Opera over her support of Putin

The world-renown soprano opted to bow out rather than repudiate her support for Russian President Vladimir Putin, costing the company one of its top singers and best box-office draws.

Tribune News Service

Soprano superstar Anna Netrebko out at Metropolitan Opera after refusing to ‘repudiate her public support’ for Putin

NEW YORK — Famed Russian soprano Anna Netrebko has withdrawn from her upcoming performances at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City after refusing to distance herself from Russian President Vladimir Putin, Met officials said Thursday.

The Independent UK

Anna Netrebko out of Met Opera over her support of Putin

Soprano Anna Netrebko withdrew from her future engagements at the Metropolitan Opera rather than repudiate her support for Russian President Vladimir Putin, costing the company one of its top singers and best box-office draws

Radio France Internationale

Cannes latest in culture industry to protest the Russian invasion

The organisers of the Cannes Film festival on Tuesday announced that Russian delegations will not be welcome at this year's event in May because of the invasion of Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Met Opera shares 2022-23 season, Netrebko not in 'Lohengrin'

Soprano Anna Netrebko added to her list of cancellations, withdrawing from a new production of Wagner’s “Lohengrin” at the Metropolitan Opera that is among seven new stagings the company announced for its 2022-23 season

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