News about Anna Netrebko

Since the Metropolitan Opera decided not to denounce leader Vladimir Putin, a Russian soprano received a $200,000 payout. Anna Netrebko, who endorsed Putin for president in 2012 and branded his Western critics 'evil', was one of the Opera's top stars until she was forced to withdraw from 13 shows following Russia's invasion of Ukraine last year. An arbitrator has ruled that she should be compensated for the cancelled shows, claiming that there is "no doubt" she is a Putin supporter but that she has the right to be.' Netrebko had a 'pay or play' contract with the Opera, which allowed hospitals to pay performers even if they later decide to withdraw them.

On the annual festival in Vienna, debutantes descended on the Musikveren to enjoy a sea of monochrome (right). Tenor Domingo, a Spanish woman who said he asked to touch her after a performance, has since been accused of new sexual harassment allegations. He has not admitted to any wrongdoing in connection with the charges. Anna Netrebko, a Russian-Austrian soprano, attended the ball last night (left).