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Russian soprano Anna Netrebko acknowledges the applause of the audience at the end of La Scala opera house's gala season opener, Italy, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019.

Video. Prague cancels Russian soprano Anna Netrebko concert amid ongoing war

Updated: 18/08/2023 - 17:30 GMT+2

In a statement, Nachtigall Artists Management said, “We agreed that we would give in to political pressure and that Anna would not demand compensation from either Nachtigall Artists Management or the Municipal House.”

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