Jonas Kaufmann Concert in ''Barvikha Luxury Village'' with the Rolex Support

On November 23, 2013, with the support of Rolex in the "Barvikha Luxury Village” concert hall a grand concert of opera legend Jonas Kaufmann was held. The internationally renowned opera singer first introduced in Moscow his solo program accompanied by the State Academic Symphony Orchestra of Russia named E.F. Svetlanov, conducted by Jochen Reader. Performance in the Barvikha Luxury Village concert hall was dedicated to the release of a new Jonas Kaufmann album “The Verdi Album”, in which the best opera arias by Verdi.

Jonas Kaufmann Concert in "Barvikha Luxury Village" with the Rolex Support
Jonas Kaufmann Concert in "Barvikha Luxury Village" with the Rolex Support

Today Jonas Kaufmann is one of the most sought-after tenors in the world and dates of his speeches painted in the years ahead. After a stunningly successful debut at New York’s "Metropolitan Opera” in 2006, the best opera houses began to "hunt" for a singer offering him tempting contracts. Jonas Kaufman happened to perform on the stage of the Vienna State Opera in London "Covent Garden", the Paris National Opera, Milan’s legendary "La Scala " and among its partners on stage were such stellar names as Anna Netrebko, Placido Domingo, Jose Carreras.

Jonas Kaufmann Concert in "Barvikha Luxury Village" with the Rolex Support
Jonas Kaufmann Concert in "Barvikha Luxury Village" with the Rolex Support

This evening, the spacious and inviting foyer of the Concert Hall was decorated by the exhibition of the legendary Rolex watches - a company, famous for its long-term commitment to the world of art. Since its founding in 1905 Rolex encourages extraordinary talents and commitment to excellence. Following long-established traditions, the company supports the arts and makes an invaluable contribution to its development. It is no wonder that Jonas Kaufmann performs one of the official ambassadors of Rolex excellence philosophy.

Jonas Kaufmann
Jonas Kaufmann

Among the guests were seen: an opera singer Elena Obraztsova, the entrepreneurs Vahe Engibaryan, Michael Friedman ("Alfa-group"), a lawyer Henry Reznik, a ballerina Maria Bogdanovich, an actresses Elena Zakharova and Catherine Drobysh, Marianne Belchanskaya (Tretyakov SPA), a model Paulina Askeri, a stylist Vadim Galaganov, a business woman Marina Dolidze, a society ladies Lily Shchedrina, Lyudmila Krupkina, Olga Malysheva and others.

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Mikhail Fridman
Mikhail Fridman

Elena Obraztsova
Elena Obraztsova

Genri Reznik
Genri Reznik

Maria Bogdanovich and Marina Dolidze
Maria Bogdanovich and Marina Dolidze

Elena Zaharova
Elena Zaharova

Ekaterina Drobish
Ekaterina Drobish

Polina Askeri
Polina Askeri

Vadim Galaganov
Vadim Galaganov

Liliya Shedrina with son
Liliya Shedrina with son

Olga Malisheva
Olga Malisheva

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