Angela Gheorghiu maintains her fabled cancellation record with the news that she has withdrawn from the Royal Opera House's Japanese tour, which starts next month.
Her manager Jack Mastroianni said:
"A few weeks ago, Angela Gheorghiu's daughter Ioana underwent surgery in London that unexpectedly developed complications. Despite efforts by specialists to correct the problem without further surgery, a second operation has been deemed essential and is scheduled in Bucharest for the coming days. As the operation will be invasive, the surgeons have requested that Ms. Gheorghiu remain with her daughter during the operation and recovery periods."
Her place in La traviata will be taken by Ermonela Jaho.
(many thanks to Kyoko S for the advice)
