Women love jewels, but primadonnas love them even more! The fairy-tale world of opera is not just about singing, performances, dreams and spotlights, but also about extravagance and wonderful jewels that superstars love to wear during their most important concerts, recitals, photos and public events. A longstanding devotee of Bulgari, Carmen Giannattasio has worn the…
The masters of costume design. Michael Gianfrancesco at Rossini Opera Festival 2018
On the occasion of the Rossini Opera Festival, Operafashion met Michael Gianfrancesco, costume designer of the new production “Ricciardo e Zoraide” that will open the 2018 edition. Michael Gianfrancesco is a Toronto-based set and costume designer whose work has been seen across Canada in productions of theatre, opera and dance. In 2008, he received the…
Exclusive! Andrea Mastroni’s wedding.
In Italy, August is one of the favorite months for weddings! On August 4th, the talented Italian bass Andrea Mastroni got married to the choreographer Salvo Aversano in Villa Borromeo, a prestigious historic villa of great charm, near Milan. The ceremony took place in a small circle of friends, Andrea’s colleagues (as Desiree Rancatore, Maria Agresta,…
Behind the scenes of “Giulietta e Romeo”at Valle d’Itria Festival: the costume designer Giuseppe Palella
One of the most interesting summer festivals in Italy is the one taking place in Martinafranca: this year its highlight is “Giulietta e Romeo” by N. Vaccaj, an almost forgotten opera which Bellini used as inspiration for his “Capuleti and Montecchi” . Operafashion focuses its attention on Giuseppe Palella, costume designer of this production, highly…
Mezzosoprano Raffaella Lupinacci and Miluna pearls
Considered one of the most interesting mezzosoprano of her generation, Raffaella Lupinacci is not only a talented artist but also a handsome and modern young woman who loves following fashion. Before debuting at the Festival della Valle d’Itria in the role of Romeo – in a very rare production of “Giulietta e Romeo” by Vaccaj,…
Primadonnas and high jewelery: Maria Callas
Women love jewels, but primadonnas love them even more! The fairy-tale world of opera is not just about singing, performances, dreams and spotlights, but also about extravagance and wonderful jewels that superstars love to wear during their most important concerts, recitals, photos and public events. Operafashion will show you the most beloved opera stars and…
