Anna Netrebko to miss first two performances of L'Elisir d'Amore.
by Paul J. Pelkonen
L'Elisir d'Amore will return tonight at the Metropolitan Opera, but without Anna Netrebko. In a late-breaking story, the Russian soprano has bowed out of the first two performances of the Donizetti opera, citing illness. Tonight marks the first performance of the bel canto comedy this season.
by Paul J. Pelkonen
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| Pass the hat: Anna Netrebko is ill. Andriana Chuchman will make an early Met debut as Adina in L'Elisir d'Amore. Photo by Chia Messina for Opus 3 Artists. Photo alteration by the author. |
