In July and August, Salzburg flourishes for the festival city. The old town becomes an attraction for opera-lovers from all over the world. International stars like soprano Anna Netrebko and her husband, tenor Yusif Eyvazov, are a permanent presences here. The opening-night of Cilea's Adriana Lecouvreur in concert version was eagerly awaited on July 28 at... Continue Reading →
Operastars, perfumes and suggestions: Cristina Pasaroiu
Operafashion met the Romanian soprano Cristina Pasaroiu who is currently making her debut in the title role of Massenet's Manon at Korean National Opera. 1) What's your favourite perfume? I'm a huge perfume fan... So I don’t have one favorite perfume which I use every day. I have many perfumes which I use often, for example,... Continue Reading →
Opera stars, perfumes and suggestions: Virginia Tola
What's your favourite perfume? "My favourite perfume is the one which totally mirrors my personality: Chanel Mademoiselle." Do you always buy the same perfume or do you like changing and trying something different? "If I’m not mistaken, I’ve been wearing Chanel since 2001. I’ve tried and bought other perfumes, but I must admit Mademoiselle... Continue Reading →
Anna’s shoe haul! 2 part
Shopping time for Anna Netrebko at Neiman Marcus. The opera star and huge fashion lover, didn’t miss the chance to visit the Santa Monica store. She bought some shoes that she will wear to complete her outfits. She chose shoes in different colours, elegant and trendy, all by the trendiest designers. Lady Maxwell obviously identified... Continue Reading →
An afternoon at the theatre
What wearing an opera diva for a wintry afternoon as a spectator at Teatro alla Scala in Milan? On January 17, Carmen Giannattasio attended Verdi's Rigoletto wearing an outfit based to the white color. Max Mara Albuca cape in milk-white suri alpaca fur and wool, with the characteristic flared line and small lateral slits. As accessories,... Continue Reading →
Maria Guleghina in Korea
Busy schedule for Maria Guleghina! In Korea the famous soprano will be Aida at Busan International Opera Festival and then the primadonna in her first Korean concert. Here we see her in an outfit entirely beige-rose. The diva wearing a blazer with round neck and flowers on front by RED Valentino; a pleated chiffon skirt by Laurèl... Continue Reading →
Opera stars, perfumes and suggestions: Ermonela Jaho
What's your favourite perfume? My favorite perfume is Dior J'Adore L'Absolu. Do you always buy the same perfume or do you like changing and trying something different? Once I tried this perfume, I've never changed it. I have not changed. At first I used J'Adore Eau de Parfume, a lighter fragrance; when I tried L'Absolu,... Continue Reading →
The Tsarina still enchants! – La Zarina incanta ancora!
On the evening of February 26th the great hall of the Kremlin Palace in Moscow hosted a concert by the soprano Maria Guleghina, accompanied by the Orchestra of GASO Svetlanov, conducted by Fabio Mastrangelo. The unusual and highly anticipated concert included several arias that Ms. Guleghina had chosen by following the suggestions of her beloved... Continue Reading →