Charity gala dinner time to be confirmed
An evening hosted by Russian model Natalya Vodianova in support of Naked Heart Foundation, which helps disadvantaged children in Russia. The Opera House is to be transformed into a ballroom to welcome around 350 guests for the 4th edition of the Love Ball, which was first held in Moscow in 2008. The 1960s Riviera themed event includes:
- dinner
- live entertainment
- auction by Christie's of experiences, art and luxury items
Live entertainment includes performances by Russian artists such as Valery Gergiev, Mariisky's prima ballerina Diana Vishneva, Grammy Award-winning Ildar Abdrazakov, violinist Maxim Vengerov, Yuri Bashmet and soprano Maria Gulegina. Vasily Barkhatov, director of Mariinsky and Bolshoi is artistic director of the night.
Charity auction lots include an opera performance attended by Princess Caroline, a photo shoot with Mario Testino, and custom made pieces by Louis Vuitton, Berluti and Dior.
Some of the money raised is to be donated to AMADE.
For more information email info[at]nakedheart.org and visit the charity website: Naked Heart Foundation Love Ball Riviera 2013.
