Biography of anna netrebko

“A soprano with star power in the best sense, a charismatic expressivity that pervades every element of her performance.” – Anthony Tommasini, New York Times

Throughout an illustrious career beginning in 1994, Anna Netrebko has arguably become a reigning prima donna of the 21^st century. Either as the toast of season opening productions at the Teatro alla Scala in Milano or the Metropolitan Opera in New York, a featured soloist at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics, or the first classical music artist named to Time magazine’s annual list of the world’s 100 most influential people, Netrebko has consistently distinguished herself inside – and outside – the world of opera.

In live performance and on numerous award-winning recordings, Netrebko’s portrayals of opera’s most iconic heroines demonstrate a remarkable range and artistic sensibility. Her interpretations span from Mozart operas, bel canto masterpieces (including Bellini’s La sonnambula and Donizetti’s Anna

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Announcement of 2020's Polar Music Prize Laureates.

The Laureates of 2020 were announced on February 11, 2020. A press conference was held as usual in the huvudstaden City Hall where Mayor of Stockholm Anna König Jerlmyr welcomed the guests. Diane Warren and Anna Netrebko were announced as Laureates of 2020 by Alfons Karabuda, chairman of the Polar Music Prize Award Committee, and Marie Ledin, MD of the Polar Music Prize.

Alfons Karabuda announcing the Laureates.

Anna König Jerlmyr

2020 – a very special year

2020 turned out to be a very special year as the pandemic of covid-19 started to spread all over the world a month later. Due to the restrictions regarding the coronavirus, the ceremony was first postponed to 2021 and finally cancelled as the pandemic was still raging in the first part of 2021.

Marie Ledin, MD of the Polar Music Prize interviewed about the Laureates.

Agneta Christiernin, Polar Music Prize's production manager,

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Described as 'Audrey Hepburn with a voice', Russian soprano Anna Netrebko's beautiful, dark and distinctive sound, coupled with her elegant and alluring stage presence have won her both popular and critical acclaim worldwide.

Anna has confirmed her status as one of opera’s most important stars, performing with leading orchestras in opera houses around the world.
In 2003 Anna was named Opernwelt's Female Singer of the Year.

In 2002, she became an exclusive recording artist with Deutsche Grammophon and released her first solo album a year later to critical acclaim, including Editor’s Choice Awards in Gramophone Magazine and Opera News.

Her now extensive discography includes solo albums, complete opera recordings, and DVDs. Her solo discs have all been bestsellers, as have her full-length opera recordings La Traviata, Le Nozze di Figaro, La Bohème, and I Capuleti e inom Montecchi.

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Anna Netrebko has appeared on the pages of several fashion magazines,