The concert of opera star Anna Netrebko has been canceled in Russia

The event was scheduled for June 2, due to Anna’s statements about the war in Ukraine.

“The theater has decided to refuse to organize a concert for the organizers. The singer issued a statement condemning the actions of our government. Living in Europe and being able to perform at European operas means more to her than her homeland. Today is not the time to abandon principles in the name of comfort. It’s time to make a choice, ”says the theater’s website.

In early March, the New York Metropolitan Opera announced that Nettrebko would not take part in the upcoming productions because she had not given up support for Russian President Vladimir Putin during the events in Ukraine.

Unable to withstand the pressure of European and American operas, and the awareness that there is less and less work to be done, Anna issued a statement stating that she strongly condemned the war in Ukraine and thought she was with the victims of the war and their families.

“My position is clear. I acknowledge and regret that my past actions or statements may have been misinterpreted. In fact, I have only met with President Putin a few times in my life. “I have never received any financial support from the Russian government, I live in Austria and am its tax resident,” said Anna in a statement.