“It is with the greatest of regret that I have to withdraw from San Francisco Opera’s new production of Lucia di Lammermoor.
After 15 years of performing with little or no time for substantial rest and recuperation, along with the demands that come with a beautiful, young family, my body has reached the point when it is now ‘insisting’ that I pause for a short time. Colds and other small illnesses are not fully healing and I am permanently tired. It is in this condition that I know I am unable to give my best; the best that each one of you in the audience deserves. The issue is in no way vocal, but one of exhaustion that the doctors tell me ten weeks of rest will without questions fix.
I am deeply sorry for all of those among who who had looked forward to my performances in San Francisco and I ask for your understanding. I wish all my colleagues and the house the greatest success with what I am certain will be a wonderful show. See you all in at the Metropolitan Opera in the Winter and my next Lucia at the Royal Opera House in the Spring!” – Diana