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The diva and the dictator: opera at war

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Before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Anna Netrebko was the biggest opera star in a generation. Since the war, due to past support for Vladimir Putin, she has effectively been boycotted by theatres around the world. Except, this autumn, she’ll be headlining the Royal Opera House’s new season.


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Artwork: Lola Williams

Sound design: Dominic Delargy

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