One of the premieres that will Salzburg the glamorous city that it is will be Tosca in 2021. Newly staged by director Michael Sturminger. The plot of Giacomo Puccini's opera is more topical than ever in the new millennium, as costume designer Renate Martin explains. Her creations subtly tell the story. L'Officiel Austria asked the fashion artist for... Continue Reading →
Wiener Opernball 2017
As it happens every year since 1877, the Wiener Staatsoper is turned into a huge ballroom to host the most important debutante ball of the Viennese carnival. The glamourous event took place on February 23th, attended by European high society, along with directors, actors, politicians and entrepreneurs. The young debutantes from all over the world... Continue Reading →
Anna shines at the Salzburger Festspiele 2016 with Swarovski
Some costumes in this year's Salzburger Festspiele are very special because they are covered with countless crystals by Swarovski. On August 1, during Puccini's Manon Lescaut in concert version, Anna wore a gown designed by Jan Meier, costume designer at this year's Festspiele. The illusion bateau neckline bodice has a sweetheart lining and chic cap... Continue Reading →
What have opera stars worn this summer? – part 1
Festivals, recitals, concerts then competitions and interviews but also holidays and even engagements! What were the outfits of the Opera stars in these summer occasions? Here, a general survey.... Attractive and chic Anna Netrebko during the concert at Theatre des Champs-Elysees on July 12. She wearing a scarlet caftan by Ralph Lauren (Summer 2014 collection): V-neck,... Continue Reading →
Enchanting Ermonela Jaho in Brussels – Incantevole Ermonela Jaho a Brussels
"Guillaume Tell" by G. Rossini in concert form was successfully performed at La Monnaie-De Munt in Brussels. The long and beautiful opera had a great cast, directed by Evelino Pidò; among the singers, the Albanian soprano Ermonela Jaho, who made her debut in the role of Mathilde. On the premiere night, Ms. Jaho (an intense... Continue Reading →
A diva with a big heart – Una diva dal cuore grande
A diva is not such if she is not willing to give her own contribution in favor of those who are less fortunate than her. Among the stars who are more committed in helping people or animals in distress, there is Jessica Pratt. Whenever you ask the Australian diva to "lend" her voice to a... Continue Reading →