09.02 Netrebko Says No Plans to Sing at Olympics Closing

BOCHAROV RUCHEI, February 9 (RIA Novosti) – Famed Russian-born opera singer Anna Netrebko, who sang the Olympic Anthem during the Sochi Winter Olympics opening ceremony, said on Saturday she would not take part in the closing event.

The Olympic Anthem is a traditional part of every opening and closing ceremony of the Games.

When asked about whether she would take part in the closing ceremony, the world-famous soprano replied “No, I won’t.”