The Met Opera Fall Gala 2013

Monday night was the Met Opera opening night Gala for the 2013-2014 Season. The Met began the season with a new production of Tchaikovsky’s “Eugene Onegin,” a landmark Russian opera based on the novel in verse by Pushkin.
Marius Kwiecien played the part of Onegin while Anna Neterbko performed the roll of Tatiana. It is her 3rd season in a row to play the lead on opening night and as always I was thrilled to see her. After the concert I made my way into the tent decorated by David Stark. I was  happy to see Anna's sister Natasha. It was the second time in a week to see them as I also photographed them last week and NY City Ballet.
After dinner lots of friends came over to Anna's table and everyone wanted to get into the photos.
To view all the photos please click on this link the Met Fall Gala 2013

Roger Waters performs

The lucky crowd at the Waldorf ballroom who had gathered for the Rita Hayworth Gala to benefit Alzheimer's research was treated to a phenomenal performance by Roger Waters. After he sang he donated his guitar for the silent auction.
I had to smile when I found myself beside him and Brooke Shields after he came off stage. He waged his finger at her and asked how she had grown so tall. Her reply was 6 inch heels! At that they turned and asked me to snap a photo. First Roger bent his knees to show how tall Brooke was and then stood on tip toes. They were both all giggles.
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Rita Hayworth Gala

This years Rita Hayworth Gala was a festive event. With Princess Yasmin Aga Khan leading the way the guests bid on a silent auction and then had dinner in the Ballroom of the Warldorf. To see more photos you can click here Julie Skarratt Photography and click on View Your Event

How your light still shines, Saint Laurent

Here is a little Fashion History. In 1983, Yves Saint Laurent became the first living fashion designer to be honored by the Metropolitan Museum of Art with a solo exhibition. (Don't you just love wikipedia!) 26 years later at the 125 anniversary of the Metropolitan Opera, Yves Saint Laurent was the sponsor of the Gala. This time instead of mannequins the gowns and tuxes were bought to life by an array of stars



The gorgeous guests wearing St Laurent were from top left Willem Dafoe, Claire Danes, Parker Posey, Brooke Shields,
Willem Dafoe, Claire Danes, Parker Posey, Brooke Shields,
Ginnifer Goodwin, Alessandro Nivola and Emily Mortimer, Diane Kruger and Joshua Jackson and Jeremy Irons. and Emily Mortimer, Diane Kruger and Joshua Jackson and Jeremy Irons.



Mary-Kate Olsen, Zoe Saldana, Patricia Clarkson, Julianna Margulies, Claudia Schiffer and Stefano Pilati, Jessica Diehl, Mimma Viglezio and Becki Newton