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Born: 18 September 1971 · Age: 55
Anna Netrebko is 55 years old as of October 2026. She was born on 18 September 1971.
Russian-Austrian soprano who became one of the world's leading opera stars, celebrated in roles such as Violetta and Mimì
Did you know?She worked as a cleaner at the Mariinsky Theatre in St Petersburg before her singing talent was discovered.
Anna Netrebko is one of the most celebrated opera singers of her generation, with a rich voice and a vivid stage presence. Born in southern Russia, she rose to international fame in the early 2000s, performing at the world's great opera houses. Her roles in operas such as La traviata and Eugene Onegin drew huge audiences and helped bring new fans to classical music. She is known for acting as powerfully as she sings, making her characters feel truly alive. In 2022 she faced cancellations in the West over her perceived ties to the Russian government, a controversy she has addressed publicly.
Anna Yuryevna Netrebko (Russian: Анна Юрьевна Нетребко; born 18 September 1971) is a Russian operatic soprano who has performed at the Salzburg Festival, Metropolitan Opera, Vienna State Opera, the Royal Opera and La Scala.
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Russian-Austrian soprano, born 1971
Anna Netrebko was born in Krasnodar on 18 September 1971.
She trained at the Mariinsky Theatre.
She became famous at the Salzburg Festival in 2002.
She has Austrian citizenship.
Career highlights
Did you know?She is said to have washed floors at the Mariinsky.
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