Latest Lise Davidsen News

Soprano Lise Davidsen pregnant with twins, cancels performances from mid-March through December

Jan. 24, 2025 14:09 PM EST

Soprano Lise Davidsen is pregnant with twins and is canceling her performances from mid-March through the end of the year. “I’m very excited about their arrival, and my new life with them,” she said in a statement Friday. “I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the...

Netrebko withdraws from Ariadne role debut in Vienna, replaced by Davidsen in star soprano switch

Dec. 30, 2024 14:23 PM EST

Anna Netrebko has withdrawn from her planned role debut in Strauss' “Ariadne auf Naxos” at the Vienna State Opera and been replaced by Lise Davidsen in a switch of star sopranos. “Ill health this month compromised the preparation time required before starting rehearsals just...