US EditionRoyal Opera appearance by Russian soprano Anna Netrebko draws pro-Ukraine demonstration
Anna Netrebko's return to the Royal Opera House in London sparks protests over her ties to Putin amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, while Jakub Hrusa debuts as music director.
- Russian soprano Anna Netrebko is set to perform at Britain's Royal Opera House this month, drawing protests from Ukrainians over her past support for Russia's policies.
- Netrebko has condemned the war in Ukraine and claims to have met Putin only a few times, but critics accuse her of championing Russia's invasion.
- The Royal Opera's music director defended Netrebko's invitation, saying the opera house should feature the best singers, while protests were held outside calling for her performances to be cancelled.
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abc NewsRoyal Opera appearance by Russian soprano Anna Netrebko draws pro-Ukraine protest
Dozens of Ukrainians and their supporters have demonstrated outside the Royal Opera House in London against a performance by Russian soprano Anna Netrebko. The singer is appearing in Puccini's “Tosca." It has faced calls to cancel her invitation. One protester…
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Royal Opera appearance by Russian soprano Anna Netrebko draws pro-Ukraine demonstration
Dozens of Ukrainians and their supporters have demonstrated outside the Royal Opera House in London against a performance by Russian soprano Anna Netrebko.
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