Formidable interpreter of the Belcanto repertoire, Jessica Pratt performed at the Teatro Massimo in Palermo in a concert entitled "Delirio" on November 13, 2021. A selection of arias taken from the romantic repertoire with scenes of madness of the heroines of Bellini and Donizetti at the center.For the occasion, Jessica asked the costume designer Giuseppe... Continue Reading →
Behind the scenes of Griselda at the Festival Valle d’Itria 2021
In the 300th anniversary of the first performance at the Festival della Valle d'Itria is staged Griselda by Alessandro Scarlatti with the conduction of George Petrou and the direction of Rosetta Cucchi. Operafashion met the costume designer Claudia Pernigotti who described the costumes designed for the protagonists Griselda (Carmela Remigio, soprano) and Gualtiero (Raffaele Pe,... Continue Reading →
Behind the scenes of the opera-movie “Adriana Lecouvreur” at the Teatro Comunale Bologna: the costume designer Claudia Pernigotti
After collaborating with Pasquale Grossi and William Orlandi as assistant to the sets and costumes, Claudia Pernigotti from 2000 to 2013 was the Head of the Costume Service of the Teatro Comunale in Bologna where she signed the costumes for numerous productions. She collaborates assiduously with the director Rosetta Cucchi for whose shows she has... Continue Reading →
“Sul costume come arma mistificatrice”. Le creazioni di Gianluca Sbicca per il “Marino Faliero” al Festival Donizetti 2020
La pandemia ha imposto la chiusura dei teatri italiani, ma questo non ha impedito il debutto - al Festival Donizetti Opera 2020 - di ”Marino Faliero" diretto da Riccardo Frizza, con il progetto creativo firmato da Ricci/Forte, registi da qualche mese nominati alla direzione della Biennale Teatro di Venezia. Giochi di potere, intrighi, tradimenti. In... Continue Reading →
Behind the scenes of “Nabucco” at the Festival Verdi: the costume designer Gianluca Sbicca
During a career spanning 19 years, Gianluca Sbicca has created the costumes for some theater production. In 2001 he began an artistic partnership with Luca Ronconi which continued for 15 years until his last production Lehman Trilogy. His talent and artistry have earned his UBU Award for the work in Il Ratto d'Europa (2012) directed... Continue Reading →
Dietro le quinte di “Demetrio e Polibio” al Rossini Opera Festival 2019: i giovani costumisti dell’Accademia di Belle Arti in Urbino
"Demetrio e Polibio", spettacolo andato in scena per la prima volta al Rossini Opera Festival nel 2010, è frutto di una fortunata collaborazione tra il regista Davide Livermore e la scuola di scenografia dell’Accademia di Belle Arti di Urbino. Le scene e i costumi sono stati ideati ed in gran parte realizzati da un giovanissimo,... Continue Reading →
Behind the scenes of “Il Castello di Kenilworth” at Donizetti Opera 2018: the costume designer Ursula Patzak
During a career spanning 27 years, Ursula Patzak has created the costumes for some cinema masterpieces. Her talent and artistry have earned her two Ciak d’Oro Awards and David di Donatello Awards for her work in Noi credevamo (2009) and Il giovane favoloso (2015), both directed by Mario Martone. We met the famous costume designer... Continue Reading →
Behind the scenes of “La Traviata” at Luglio Musicale Trapanese: the costume designer Tommaso Lagattolla
One of the most interesting opera productions of summer 2018 has been "La Traviata" by Giuseppe Verdi at Luglio Musicale Trapanese with the unconventional direction of Andrea Cigni. Operafashion has met the set and costume designer who worked on it, Tommaso Lagattolla. He’s an appreciated Italian theatrical creative, teacher of Show Business Costume Design at... Continue Reading →