Anna Netrebko, who sang the role of Anne Boleyn, is unquestionably a star, but her solo turns were self-consciously poised.

NEWYORKER: Resurfacing

Playbills are distributed like you're really at the Met and patrons listen to star soprano Anna Netrebko in Dolby 5.1 sound.

FORBES: Shari Redstone

Classical pianist Angela Hewitt, cellist Natalie Clein and operatic soprano Anna Netrebko will battle it out in the female artist of the year.

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