Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Judge Allows Netrebko's Discrimination Case Against the Met to Proceed
A Russian opera singer named Anna Netrebko is suing the Metropolitan Opera.
She says they treated her unfairly because she is Russian.
The opera company, also known as the Met, stopped working with her because she didn't say bad things about the Russian president.
A judge has now decided that the case can continue.
The singer says she's standing up for her rights as an artist.
The Met says they believe they did nothing wrong.
An arbitrator already decided that the Met broke its agreement when they canceled her performances and gave her money.
Federal judge allows Russian soprano Anna Netrebko's national origin discrimination case against the Metropolitan Opera to proceed.
The case stems from the Met dropping Netrebko after she refused to denounce President Vladimir Putin.
The judge's decision was made public after reinstating the case alongside Netrebko's gender discrimination claim.
Netrebko's lawyer stated the decision sends a message that the soprano will continue to stand up for her rights.
An arbitrator previously ruled the Met violated its union agreement when canceling Netrebko's deals, awarding her compensation.
- Who
- Anna Netrebko and the Metropolitan Opera.
- What
- Federal judge allows Russian soprano's discrimination case against the Met Opera to proceed.
- When
- The decision was made public Wednesday, after it was issued.
- Where
- Manhattan, New York
- Why
- The case alleges national origin discrimination, stemming from Netrebko's refusal to denounce Vladimir Putin.
Anna Netrebko's Stance
Metropolitan Opera's Stance
Discrimination Claims
Anna Netrebko's Stance
Netrebko claims discrimination based on her national origin.
Metropolitan Opera's Stance
The Metropolitan Opera denies any discrimination occurred.
Artist Rights vs. Company Actions
Anna Netrebko's Stance
Netrebko believes she is standing up for her rights as an artist.
Metropolitan Opera's Stance
The Met Opera believes its actions were justified.
- Plaintiff
- Anna Netrebko
- Defendant
- Metropolitan Opera
- Judge
- Analisa Nadine Torres
- Claim
- National origin and gender discrimination
- Previous ruling
- Judge dismissed the performer's national origin discrimination claim.
- Compensation Awarded
- $209,103.48