Anna Netrebko

Eugene Onegin and Tatiana's Relationship (In Russian)

How would you describe the relationship between Tatiana Larina and Eugene Onegin? Could this story have a happy ending?

-Dasha Denisova

Preparing New Roles

"When you get a role that you've never performed before, what do you do first to prepare yourself?"

-Joey Haws, United States

Costumes

"How important is a costume to your portrayal of a character?"

- Eduardo Fiorenzano, Mexico

Fashion Icons

"What vocalist do you look up to as a fashion icon?"

-Zachary Caleb Raney, USA

Iolanta

"I will be seeing you perform Iolanta in Munich on November 5. What is the opera Iolanta about, and why do you like to sing it?"

-Arne von Uhlenspiegel, Germany

Learning to Sing As an Adult

"Anna, do you believe that one person can start to sing even at an adult age? do you believe that singing it is something like a gift?"

-Marina Reise, Brazil

Different Languages

"Dear Anna, is it difficult to sing in different languages?"
- Dayton Fenwick, USA

During the Intermission

"Hi Anna! I've always wondered, besides getting dressed and preparing for the next Act, what else do you do during performance intermissions?"
- Rebecca Zuniga, USA

Favorite Movies

Question: "Dear Anna, What kinds of movies do you like? What are some of your favorites?" - Gabriel Nascimento, Brazil

Favorite Spots in New York City

Question: "Hi Anna! I know that you live in New York where there are many interesting places. What is your favorite spot in New York City and why?" - Julio Hernandez, Guatemala

Expensive Items

Question: "Dear Anna, What expensive thing do many people like, but you don't?" - Nicholas Rubashow, Germany

Eating Before a Performance

Question: "Dear Anna, I have heard that singers tend to avoid eating spicy food. I wonder, what foods do you typically eat on the day before a performance? - James Lu, Taiwan

Dream Role

Question: "If you could play your fantasy role, regardless of voice type, which one would you choose?" - Matthew Hall, USA

Favorite Flowers

"Dear Anna, I was very fortunate to receive tickets for your concert in Paris on April 26 for my 60th birthday, offered by my spouse, children and grandchildren. If I were to throw you a rose after you sang Pergolesi's Stabat Mater, w< ...

Different Languages "Dear Anna, is it difficult to sing in different languages?" - Dayton Fenwick, USA ...

During the intermission "Hi Anna! I've always wondered, besides getting dressed and preparing for the next Act, what else do you do during performance intermissions?" - Rebecca Zuniga, USA ...

Favorite Movies

"Dear Anna, What kinds of movies do you like? What are some of your favorites?" - Gabriel Nascimento, Brazil

Favorite Spots in New York City

"Hi Anna! I know that you live in New York where there are many interesting places. What is your favorite spot in New York City and why?" - Julio Hernandez, Guatemala

Expensive Items

"Dear Anna, What expensive thing do many people like, but you don't?" - Nicholas Rubashow, Germany

Eating Before a Performance

"Dear Anna, I have heard that singers tend to avoid eating spicy food. I wonder, what foods do you typically eat on the day before a performance? - James Lu, Taiwan

Dream Role

"If you could play your fantasy role, regardless of voice type, which one would you choose?" - Matthew Hall, USA

Favorite Flowers "If I were to throw you a rose after you sang Pergolesi's Stabat Mater, what color would you love most?" - Antoine Coppens, Belgium ...

Italian Composers"Among Italian composers, whom do you prefer?" -Danilo Lacava, Brazil ...

Cooking and Cuisine"What about cooking and your favorite cuisine? Do you try out when you're abroad? Do you like cooking?" - Szilard Sarkozy, Hungary ...

Favorite School Subjects"What were your favorite subjects at school?" - Siv Brubakk van der Stroom, Hungary ...

Singing and Acting "Was it difficult at the beginning of your career to act and sing at the same time?" - Laura Chaves, Costa Rica ...

Recovery After Performance "How do you recover after a concert? What is the secret so fresh, beautiful, and energized?" - Lidiya Kolesnik, United States ...

Dealing With Criticism "Have you ever had difficulties accepting criticism from others? How did you deal with that?" - Liza Matsuda, Brazil ...

Lullabies for Tiago"Which songs do you sing most often to your son as a lullaby? And what does Erwin sing? Do you sometimes both sing to him together?" -Pedro Ciarlini, Brazil ...

Opera for Young People"Which opera would you recommend to attract young people to this art form? And why? Or is it not possible to give a single suggestions?"-Tomas Piesl, German ...

Favorite Places"Which place on earth do you like the most?"-Rado Radic, Slovakia ...

Career Doubts"At any point during your career have you had doubts about being in the music business?" -Heather MacLeod, USA ...

Russian Writers "Have any famous Russian writers, such as Dostoevsky and Tolstoy, inspired you and influenced your life and your music?" -Jan Moller, Germany ...

Cosmetics and Haircare"What cosmetics and haircare products do you use?!" -Anne Knaus, USA ...

Favorite Ice Cream"Hello Anna. I plan to create a special ice cream to sell at your conert in Munich this July. Would you please tell me what your favorite flavor is?" &mdash- Heike, Germany ...