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**Elektra** · January 1st, 2012, 08:24 PM

Anna Netrebko to undergo foot surgery, cancels performances in Germany and London

It is with great regret that Anna Netrebko must cancel her performances over the next three weeks in order to undergo surgery to alleviate severe pain in her foot. The affected performances include concerts with Erwin Schrott in Baden-Baden (January 3), Hannover (January 6), and Mannheim (January 9), which will all be rescheduled for later in the year, as well as two performances of "La traviata" at the Royal Opera House in London (January 17 and 20). Ms. Netrebko is sorry to disappoint her fans and looks forward to returning to the stage later in January once she has fully recovered from the operation.
via: http://www.annanetrebko.com/

**Luiz Gazzola (Almaviva)** · January 1st, 2012, 08:44 PM

Poor thing.

I have tickets for her Manon in April, I hope she is fully recovered by then.

**MAuer** · January 2nd, 2012, 07:20 PM

Alma, I'm sure she'll need a good physician to take care of her after surgery. You could offer her your services . . .

**Amfortas** · January 2nd, 2012, 07:27 PM

Originally Posted by MAuer

Alma, I'm sure she'll need a good physician to take care of her after surgery.

Or at least a few therapeutic foot rubs.

**HarpsichordConcerto** · January 2nd, 2012, 08:53 PM

Chronic foot pain - what does that mean?

**Elektra** · January 5th, 2012, 10:24 PM

Schrott on Facebook:

Hello everyone!
Anna went under surgery earlier today, everything went well, todo salió re bien.
Dr. E. :-)

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**Luiz Gazzola (Almaviva)** · January 6th, 2012, 04:02 AM

Poor thing. With a boo-boo. I'd gladly comfort her.

**Soave_Fanciulla** · January 6th, 2012, 06:44 AM

Originally Posted by HarpsichordConcerto

Chronic foot pain - what does that mean?

Bunions from all those high-heeled shoes.

**MAuer** · January 6th, 2012, 07:20 PM

Originally Posted by Almaviva

Poor thing. With a boo-boo. I'd gladly comfort her.

With offers to kiss it and make it feel better, no doubt!

**Soave_Fanciulla** · January 7th, 2012, 08:06 PM

Nice article on Luca Pisaroni. That boy has his head screwed on right.

Classical singer article

**Soave_Fanciulla** · January 7th, 2012, 08:22 PM

And a shorter article about Joseph Calleja

Wall Street Journal article

**Ann Lander (sospiro)** · January 7th, 2012, 08:22 PM

Originally Posted by Soave_Fanciulla

Nice article on Luca Pisaroni. That boy has his head screwed on right.

Classical singer article

Very interesting interview, thanks Nat.

Schigolch · January 13th, 2012, 11:40 AM

One of the oldest Opera houses in Europe, Barcelona's Liceu, will most probably close two months during the current season, suspending the scheduled performances and freezing all jobs during the closing period, due to financial issues.

http://www.elmundo.es/elmundo/2012/0...326401002.html (in Spanish)