Anna Netrebko Anna Netrebko is considered the leading prima donna of the 21st century in the opera world. Her impressive career began in 1994 and includes performances at renowned houses such as the Metropolitan Opera, the Vienna State Opera, and the Salzburg Festival. Born in 1971 in Krasnodar, Russia, Netrebko dedicated herself to singing from an early age and studied at the St. Petersburg Conservatory.
After her successful debut as Susanna in 'Le nozze di Figaro,' the then 22-year-old was accepted into the ensemble of the Mariinsky Theatre. This time in St. Petersburg laid the foundation for her technical skills and stage experience. In 1995, she made her US debut at the San Francisco Opera, where she participated in the Merola Opera Program for emerging artists the following year. Her interpretation of Donna Anna in 'Don Giovanni' at the 2002 Salzburg Festival definitively established her among the top ranks of international opera singers.