Opera singer Anna Netrebko has star billing at the May Festival in Wiesbaden. But her ties to Vladimir Putin has caused an exodus of Ukrainian artists - and Russian punk band Pussy Riot.
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American soprano Rainelle Krause continues her reign as The Queen of The Night, fresh on the heels of an acclaimed run of performances in the same role with Houston Grand Opera in February.