Soprano who refused to repudiate Putin sues Metropolitan Opera

Anna Netrebko was dropped by the Met Opera (Ian West/PA Wire)

Soprano Anna Netrebko is suing the Metropolitan Opera and general manager Peter Gelb, alleging defamation, breach of contract and other violations related to the institution’s decision to drop her following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The suit, filed in US District Court in Manhattan on Friday, asks for at least 360,000 US dollars (£281,000) in damages for lost performance and rehearsal fees.