THE VIENNESE OPERA BALL CELEBRATES 70TH AT NEW YORK'S CIPRIANI
Maribel Lieberman Petra Schneebaur With Silvia Frieser The Viennese Opera Ball celebrated its 70th anniversary at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City with “A Magical Night, a Fairy Masquerade Ball,” transforming the evening into a masquerade ball for the very first time while commemorating 270 years of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Inspired by Mozart’s beloved opera The Magic Flute, the evening transported guests into a world of mystery and enchantment, celebrating Austrian cultural heritage through the elegance, pageantry, and romance long associated with the storied event. Held under the auspices of the U.S. Austrian Chamber of Commerce. President and Executive Director Silvia Frieser, Artistic Director Daniel Serafin and Ambassador of Austria to the United States H.E. Petra Schneebauer, the gala also recognized the 250th anniversary of the United States, celebrating the longstanding friendship and close ties between Austria and America. A highlight of the evening was ...
