Anna Yuryevna Netrebko, a celebrated Russian-Austrian operatic soprano, made her entrance into the world on September 18, 1971. This talented artist has enjoyed an illustrious international career, gracing the world's most renowned stages with her presence.
The illustrious career of this renowned vocalist began at the esteemed Mariinsky Theatre, where her remarkable talent was first unearthed and subsequently nurtured by the illustrious conductor, Valery Gergiev. Under his guidance, she had the privilege of collaborating with him on numerous occasions at the theatre and in various performances beyond its walls. Her extraordinary breakthrough performance came when she brought her unique interpretation to the iconic role of Donna Anna in Mozart's Don Giovanni at the 2002 Salzburg Festival, thereby catapulting her to international acclaim and securing her position as a leading light in the world of classical music.
Noted for her remarkable adaptability, Anna Netrebko has consistently demonstrated her impressive vocal prowess by effortlessly transitioning between various roles, showcasing her remarkable range by effortlessly navigating both the delicate nuances of lyric and coloratura soprano parts and the more dramatic, intense demands of 19th-century romantic roles, such as her iconic portrayals of Leonora in Verdi's Il trovatore and Lady Macbeth in Verdi's Macbeth.
Since 2016, Netrebko has redirected her artistic focus towards the verismo repertoire, a stylistic direction that has allowed her to further refine her already impressive vocal talents and dramatic range, solidifying her reputation as one of the most versatile and accomplished sopranos of her generation.
Netrebko has been living a fulfilling personal life since her marriage to Azerbaijani tenor Yusif Eyvazov in 2015, often sharing the stage with her husband as they frequently perform together.
As a renowned opera singer, Netrebko has been an exclusive artist for Deutsche Grammophon since 2002, and her outstanding performances have earned her numerous Echo Klassik Awards.
Her impressive achievements have been widely recognized, with prestigious honors bestowed upon her, including a prestigious spot on the Time 100 list in 2007, and the esteemed titles of People's Artist of Russia in 2008 and Austrian Kammersängerin in 2017.
