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Viennese Opera Ball 67th Annual Charity Celebration in New York City!

by Nova Bajamonti May 18, 2023
written by Nova Bajamonti

The Viennese Opera Ball has taken place in New York since 1955. The Plaza Hotel hosted the grand charity event for the first time, and the atmosphere for the Cocktail Reception was absolutely stunning! Every guest was dressed beautifully in classy gloves, headpieces, and jewelry. The woman elegantly wore long sparkly gowns and the men wore classy tuxedos, as they escorted their dates. The evening started on the second floor of The Plaza. and featured beautifully engraved golden frames on the ceilings, timeless hanging chandeliers, exquisite artistic murals, and even a white wall fountain.

Guests mingled and took photographs in front of the carpet’s background, as the dresses and jewelry dazzled even more under the lights and the camera’s flash. On the red carpet, American-born, Austrian Singer-Songwriter, Philanthropist, and Political Fundraiser, Denise Rich explains passionately, what keeps her going, pertaining to the Annual Ball. She says, “My daughter, who’s up there, Gabrielle, because she said, ‘if I live, it’s gonna be my life’s work.’ So she said, ‘Promise me, that you’ll do it.’ I was like ‘Oh gosh, the world doesn’t need another foundation.’ She said, ‘Mama I’ll help you from the other side,’ and she has helped me from the other side. We’ve grown so much.”

After the Cocktail Reception concluded, an announcement was made for the guests to please continue their evening upstairs in The Plaza’s ballroom. The grand ballroom was beautifully covered in gold and powder-pink hues. The orange and fuchsia roses were the gorgeous centerpieces, created by the talented Sahola Flowers team. The golden chairs and plate chargers perfectly and glamorously matched the continued golden engravings and chandeliers in the ballroom, which overlooked 400 guests. The Debutants and their dates were standing gracefully in formation, waiting for their grand entrance and dance, as the guests were getting seating. The atmosphere transported us back in time to Vienna, as the dancers floated in glamorous dresses and luxurious gloves, as they swung their fans alongside their dancing partners.

The timeless and elegant evening was organized by the “U.S. Austrian Chamber of Commerce and Executive Director, Silvia Frieser, and The Event Atelier. The Gala chairs for the evening were philanthropist Jean Shafiroff, who was also honored, and Denise Rich. This gala benefitted Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research and was “A Night inspired by ‘Carmen’”, from the opera Carmen by Bizet led under the artistic direction of Daniel Serafin with Austrian conductor, Maestro Vinicius Kattah.”

“The vice chairs were Sylvia Hemingway and Peter Thomas Roth. Top opera stars performed arias from the opera Carmen by Bizet including Stephen Costello who sings in leading roles at the Metropolitan Opera and George Gagnidze, both in leading roles at the Metropolitan Opera, internationally accomplished opera singers Joyce El-Khoury (Soprano), Nathalie Peña Comas (Soprano) and opera star George Gagnidze, who attended as an Honorary guest.”

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A Glimpse into the 66th Annual Viennese Opera Ball: A Night of Love

by Megan D'Souza May 18, 2022
written by Megan D'Souza

Old world glamor, whirlwind dancing, artistic decadence…. All of this and more unfolded at the Viennese Opera Ball in New York City last Friday. Hosted at Cipriani’s 42nd Street location, the annual ball put on by the city of Vienna to celebrate the Austrian-American relationship, resumed in-person in all its beloved splendor after a two year break. 

The night started off with a reception: guests dressed in white tie and ball gowns browsed the artwork and other items up for auction. Meanwhile, Cipriani’s signature bellinis were passed around in champagne flutes, and small appetizers drifted through the room on trays. From elegant lighting and crimson curtains to red rose centerpieces at every table, the space was transformed by artful decor touches. 

 

NEW YORK, NY – MAY 13: Jean Shafiroff and Martin Shafiroff attend 66th Viennese Opera Ball

As guests made their way into the dining area for the start of the event, they were greeted by a refreshing endive, parmesan, and avocado appetizer and offered their choice of beverage. Alexander Van der Bellen, the Federal President of Austria, opened the program by welcoming all attendees, introducing the guests of honor, and emphasizing his love of the ball. To him, the ball represents “safeguarding of Austrian culture abroad” and how this event offers “new opportunities and mutually enriching one another” culturally by “celebrat[ing] Austria’s cultural diversity on an international stage.”

NEW YORK, NY – MAY 13: Jean Paul Laurent and Annabel Oreste attend 66th Viennese Opera Ball

Ukrainian Bariton Iurii Samoilov took the stage with a moving tribute to his home country in light of the current war, and delivered a beautiful rendition of The Merry Widow. As guests dined on the second course of risotto with green peas, operatic performances by Donata D’Annunzio Lombardi, Johanna Will, Carolina Lopez, and Matthew White filled the expanse with enchanting melody. A sliced dry aged sirloin with leeks and potato dauphinoise and asparagus was served as a delicious main course, preparing ball-goers for a long night of dancing and festivities ahead. 

 

The dancing portion of the ball kicked off with the introduction of the night’s debutantes and their escorts, who performed a beautiful opening waltz honoring Austria’s beloved, age-old ball traditions. They danced and spun beautifully through the night, and guests were invited later to join in the fun and learn a few basic dances. Couples took the stage with giddy excitement, spinning and ducking while learning about Austrian cultural heritage. 

The Viennese Opera Ball, started in 1956 by Austrian immigrants, was based on the Vienna Opera Ball in its namesake city, which began in 1814. One of the only white-tie balls in the US and regarded as one of New York City’s “greatest annual events,” this event has long celebrated Vienna’s history and elegance in the city that never sleeps. This year’s ball, after pausing for two years, reinvigorated the city in its return to a full swing event calendar anticipated this summer and beyond.

NEW YORK, NY – MAY 13: Iurii Samoilov attends 66th Viennese Opera Ball at Cipriani 42nd Street on May 13, 2022 in New York. (Photo by Michael Ostuni/PMC) *** Local Caption *** Iurii Samoilov

In addition to celebrating rich cultural heritage, tonight’s ball supported the music therapy program at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and with support from Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research. Proceeds from the tickets, donations, and auction items contributed to this important cause changing the lives of so many.

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63rd Viennese Opera Ball in New York Hits Fundraising Record

by Benjamin Schmidt February 14, 2018
written by Benjamin Schmidt

The fabled all-nighter brought royalty and celebrated opera talent for the 63rd Viennese Opera Ball, held at the Ziegfeld Ballroom.

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63rd Annual Viennese Opera Ball Announces New Ziegfeld Ballroom Location at Champagne Reception

by Benjamin Schmidt November 13, 2017
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The evening featured a performance by soprano Rebecca Gulinello and the unveiling of a new artwork by Camillo Stepanek for 63rd Annual Viennese Opera Ball

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62nd Viennese Opera Ball Kick-Off Champagne Celebration

by Benjamin Schmidt October 31, 2016
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Members of Society and Viennese Aficionados spent the evening at the Penn Club for the 62nd Viennese Opera Ball Kick-Off Champagne Celebration.

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