Overview
- Organizers announced on Monday that Riccardo Simonetti and Esther Sedlaczek will co‑host the SemperOpernball on 5 February 2027 under the motto “Vivi il momento – Eine Nacht in Elbflorenz.”
- SemperOpernball director Trixi Steiner said the pairing was chosen to create a ‘approachable and contemporary’ show with Simonetti bringing glamour and an Italian connection while Sedlaczek offers a familiar, sports‑presenter accessibility.
- The event will be promoted through a new Instagram series called “Patrice trifft” hosted by Patrice Aminati to share behind‑the‑scenes content and build pre‑event engagement.
- Organizers say the Semperoper will hold 2,070 seats after a revised security concept, with roughly 400 tickets still on sale, and the ball will be broadcast live on MDR for viewers who cannot attend.
- The program includes awarding actor Jan Josef Liefers the Choros Award and expects Federal President Frank‑Walter Steinmeier as an honorary guest, underlining the ball’s role as a cultural event that links arts, public life and national media coverage.