“The Allure of Dresden – Dreams Come True” is the motto for the 14th Semper Opera Ball, which is to be held on 1 February 2019 in Dresden. On this date, 2,500 Semper Opera guests, up to 15,000 people outside of the building and around three million viewers watching the event as it is broadcast on the TV stations MDR and 3sat will celebrate a captivating ball attended by stars and VIP guests from the worlds of politics, business, culture and society.
The two best-kept ball secrets are already out: this year, the Mandel Fashion Berlin team has created fairylike and elfin haute couture for the young ladies at the ball. Following last year’s jet black, this year’s dresses are a light and dreamy pale blue, in keeping with the motto “The Allure of Dresden – Dreams Come True” . Their appeal was already apparent at the photo shoot, which took place in the manufacturing area at the Gläserne Manufaktur.
The ladies were not the only ones to admirate in the assembly area. The midnight act of the 14th Semper Opera Ball also put in an appearance: Andreas Gabalier, the “People’s Rock’n’Roller” and Volkswagen ambassador. Some time around midnight, he is due to cause a stir in a hotly-anticipated lederhosen and dinner jacket combination.
During his visit to the Gläserne Manufaktur, he tested one of the shuttle vehicles that will transport him and many other artists and VIP guests to the red carpet on 1 February 2019. Volkswagen and the Semper Opera Ball can look back on a partnership that has lasted many years: Volkswagen AG vehicles have taken guests to the Opera Ball since 2006.
Volkswagen will once again offer an exclusive chauffeur service in 2019, featuring a large range of electric Volkswagen vehicles. Over the Semper Opera Ball weekend, 45 chauffeurs will be in attendance and will ensure that guests, speakers and artists enjoy a safe and relaxing journey to the red carpet. From experience, this will entail several hundred trips. A good number of those will be electric – with 100% green electricity!
Further information on the ball and tickets are available here.
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