Anna Yuryevna Netrebko, better known as Anna Netrebko, is a famous operatic soprano with dual Russian and Austrian citizenship.
She is known for performing on some of the most prestigious stages in the world. Her performances include the Salzburg Festival, the Metropolitan Opera, the Vienna State Opera, the Royal Opera House and La Scala.
Nerebko is one of the few Russian artists to achieve widespread international acclaim, along with Alla Pugacheva and tATu.
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- Full name: Anna Yurievna Netrebko
- Stage name: Anna Netrebko
- Date of birth: September 18, 1971
- Age: 53 years old
- Place of birth: Krasnodar, Russia
- Nationality: Russian
- Occupation: Opera soprano
- Height: 1.71m
- Parents: Yuri Nikolayevich Netrebko, Larisa Ivanovna Netrebko.
- Siblings: Natalia Eskilsson
- Spouse: Yusev Aivazov (married 2014-2024)
- Partner: Erwin Schroeter (former)
- Children: Thiago Netrebko
- Relationship: Divorced
- Net worth: $10 million
early life and education
Anna Yuryevna Netrebko was born on September 18, 1971 in Krasnodar, Russia, to Yuri Nikolayevich Netrebko ( Yury Nikolaevich Netrebko) and Larisa Ivanovna Netrebko.
She grew up with her sister Natalia Eskilson. Netrebko studied voice at the St. Petersburg State Conservatory and holds dual Russian and Austrian citizenship.
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Of Kuban Cossack descent, she grew up in a vibrant cultural environment that often intersected with the Orthodox traditions common in Russia. However, her specific religious views are not widely known.
Profession
Anna Netrebko began her career at the Mariinsky Theater, where she made her debut as Susanna in The Marriage of Figaro under the guidance of the famous conductor Valery Gergiev.
Her early exposure to the stage helped her develop into a rising star, and she achieved her international breakthrough at the Salzburg Festival in 2002.
Her performance as Donna Anna in Mozart’s Don Giovanni won widespread acclaim, cementing her status as one of the top sopranos of our time.
Following her success in Salzburg, Netrebko made her Metropolitan Opera debut in War and Peace, marking the beginning of a burgeoning career on major international stages.
She soon became famous for her outstanding performances in operas by Verdi and Donizetti, especially in roles such as Violetta in La Traviata and Lucia in Lucia di Lammermoor.
These performances showcased her remarkable ability to navigate both lyrical and dramatic soprano roles, earning her a reputation as a versatile and captivating artist.
In recent years, Netrebko has expanded her repertoire to include more significant roles such as Lady Macbeth in Macbeth and Aida in Aida.
Despite the challenges she faced, including a change in voice that led to the withdrawal of certain productions, she continued to perform in the world’s most prestigious venues.
Her ability to adapt and maintain prominence in the ever-changing operatic landscape underscores her enduring talent and commitment to her craft.
Awards and nominations
- Grammy Award Nomination
- golden mask award
- Classic BRIT Awards
- Echo Classical Award
social media
- Instagram account: @anna_netrebko_yusi_tiago
- Facebook account: Anna Netrebko
- Twitter account: @AnnaNetrebko
personal life
Anna Netrebko was previously married to tenor Yusif Eyvazov, and the two announced their separation on June 26, 2024, after ten years of marriage.
They began dating in 2014 during the performance of “Manon Lescaut” and married in 2015. Netrebko has a 15-year-old son, Tiago Netrebko, from her relationship with bass-baritone Erwin Schrott, with whom she dated from 2007 to 2013.
Despite their separation, Netrebko and Aivazov remain committed to co-parenting Thiago and maintaining a mutually supportive friendship.
discography
• Opera Aria (2003) • Forever Free (2004) • The Souvenir (2008) • Silence of the Night • Don Juan (2013, as Donna Anna) • Macbeth (2014, as Lady Macbeth) • Troubadour (2013, Playing Leonora))
net worth
Anna Netrebko’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $10 million.
These fortunes came from her successful career as an operatic soprano, notably performances at prestigious venues such as the Metropolitan Opera and the Vienna State Opera and a lucrative recording contract with Deutsche Grammophon.