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The cancellation, announced by Artistic Director Serge Dorny, wasn't just about Netrebko's nationality. It was sparked by what the opera house called a from the Russian regime following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

For years, Netrebko was the crown jewel of the Munich stage, but the Russian invasion of Ukraine changed the "non-negotiable" values of the house overnight. A Question of Distance announced by Artistic Director Serge Dorny

The Silence of the Diva: Why Munich Cut Ties with Anna Netrebko announced by Artistic Director Serge Dorny