Anna Netrebko
Anna Netrebko
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Anna Yuryevna Netrebko is a renowned Russian operatic soprano known to her fans as Anna Netrebko.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on September 18, 1971, in Krasnodar, Russia. Currently active and alive.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Russian opera singer, specializing in soprano roles.
Early Life and Background
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Growing up in a musical family, Anna Netrebko's love affair with music began early on. She was exposed to various genres of music from an early age and started taking singing lessons at the age of 12. Her mother, a music teacher herself, recognized her daughter's natural talent and encouraged her to pursue a career in opera.
Netrebko attended the Rimsky-Korsakov St. Petersburg State Conservatory, where she studied voice under the guidance of renowned pedagogue Vera Lyubimova. She completed her studies in 1997 with honors, winning several awards for her performances during this period.
Major Accomplishments
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Anna Netrebko's professional debut took place in 1994 at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia. Her breakthrough role came in 2002 when she sang the title role in Verdi's _Aida_ at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. This marked the beginning of her international career.
Since then, Netrebko has performed with renowned opera houses and orchestras worldwide, including La Scala, the Metropolitan Opera, Covent Garden, and the Vienna State Opera. She is particularly known for her interpretations of Verdi's heroines, Puccini's Tosca, and Mozart's Donna Anna.
In 2006, she made history by becoming the first Russian soprano to perform at the Met in a leading role since the fall of the Soviet Union. Her success has been recognized through numerous awards, including the International Opera Award for Outstanding Female Singer (2007) and a Grammy nomination for Best Classical Vocal Solo (2010).
Notable Works or Actions
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Netrebko's most notable performances include:
Verdi's _La Traviata_ (Violetta Valéry)
Puccini's _Tosca_ (Tosca)
Mozart's _Don Giovanni_ (Donna Anna)
Verdi's _Aida_ (Aida)
These iconic roles have become synonymous with Netrebko's artistry and technical mastery.
Impact and Legacy
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Anna Netrebko has left an indelible mark on the world of opera. Her powerful voice, captivating stage presence, and dedication to her craft have inspired a new generation of singers. She continues to tour extensively, breaking down cultural and geographical barriers with each performance.
Her philanthropic efforts are equally impressive. In 2008, she founded the Anna Netrebko Foundation, which provides support for young opera singers and promotes music education in Russia.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Anna Netrebko is widely quoted and remembered for her:
Technical mastery: Her vocal technique has been praised by critics and audiences alike.
Artistic expression: Netrebko's ability to convey the emotions of a role through her voice and body language is unparalleled.
* Dedication to her craft: She continues to push herself, experimenting with new roles and taking on challenging performances.
Netrebko's commitment to sharing the beauty of opera with a wider audience has cemented her status as one of the most beloved sopranos of our time.
Quotes by Anna Netrebko
I know what I want, and I know what needs to be done to make my performance better. So I do these little askings, about the lights and costumes. It's not the diva speaking. It's the artist who knows how it has to be done.
I prefer it when the conductor follows me. It is more difficult to work with a conductor who does not listen – even if I understand that sometimes it makes sense when one person is ruling everything. But for bel canto, I have to have a conductor who listens and supports me.
Im just a normal person. Its not like I come home and think about opera. My thoughts are about completely other things. Shoes! Dresses! Expensive ones: with a pretty silhouette, beautiful fabrics.
When I started, my teachers told me that I had to sing Mozart, Mozart, Mozart. I said, No, I want to sing all the other stuff. If you do not push yourself, you will stay the same. Maybe some singers are happy with that, but I have to move, I have to do something new always.
Russians always need a little sh*t in our lives. If everything is good and we seem completely happy, then we become suspicious of that.
Maybe because Im a nice and sweet person in life, I like the darker roles. The really dark one is Lady Macbeth.
When you're singing before 15,000 people at a summer concert outside, you need to look beautiful, because that's what people want.
When I just started my career, of course, I always try to look very good, and I changes the dress all the time on the performance. And people came to me and said, 'Oh, beautiful dress. Your dress is so beautiful, and you look so beautiful.' That's it. And I was so upset nobody saying anything about my singing.