ILE MAISON MAGAZINE, ISSUE 6, SPRING 2021

ISSUE SIX I 2021

ILE MAISON --ARTFUL LIVING MEETS WELL-BEING--

WALDORF ASTORIA RETURNS

ALAIN CARTIER Timeless Luxury

LASVIT The Lighthouse of glass making

Designed to be LOVED & LIVED Aston Martin Residences Miami

Contents:

ILE MAISON

Letter from Editor

Spring 2021 / ISSUE 6

''

Within you

is the light of a thousand suns.”

HOME: I Aston Martin Residences, Miami, FL I Waldorf Astoria Residences, New York

Robert Adams

HOME AWAY: I BVLGARI Resort, Bali

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WELL- BEING: The Power of Nano Gold

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Editor Contact

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ARTFUL LIVING: Ilona Lee

phone: +1 917 291 9491 e-mail: info0ilonalee.com www.ilemaison.com www.ilemaisonmagazine.com

I LASVIT - lighthouse of glass making I Alain Cartier in conversation with I. Lee I Artur Rucinski in conversation with J. Suric.

I have always been passionate about light. The sun, the light from nature that enters our interior space, the light that beautifully illuminates its surroundings, but most importantly the inner light that lives inside of us to illuminate our journey.

When we radiate light from within we are like a magnet that attracts others to us and expands so we all become more. As we naturally allow our inner light to shine brightly, people are attracted to the positivity that flows from us. People are naturally drawn to light, love and peace. Others desire for their world to be bright, positive and peaceful as well.

When our light shines effortlessly and joy wells up from deep within, it often brightens the paths of others that we may never even know about. Our light extends out to the darkness, causing it to disappear and often, healing the hurt and anxiety that can be left behind.

There is no way to know how far our light will travel or how many people will be positively impacted because of it. That

ART DE VIVRE: I Ile Maison HOME - invitation

is why we must decide within ourselves to stand bright and tall, illuminating the paths of those around us, helping and healing where we can.

In this issue of Ile Maison Magazine, we focus on Light and our homes as a Lighthouse to others. In times when we gather at home more let’s make our home a lighthouse for others. Let’s be a beacon of hope, love and joy for those who enter our doors. Let’s allow positivity and brightness to flow freely as we smile, laugh and encourage those around us.

Let’s shine and brighten the way for one another in this wonderful journey of life. Now, more than ever, we need to allow our inner light, our inner strength to be bold and beautiful as it shines!

Love & Light, Founder & CEO

DESTINED FOR LIVING

LIFE BEAUTIFULLY

ASTON MARTIN RESIDENCES A world of Artistry, Luxury and Choice.

Unrivaled prestige, unequaled craftsmanship, uncompromising standards. For their vision of 300 Biscayne Boulevard Way in downtown Miami, Aston Martin partnered with renowned developer G&G Business Developments LLC to translate its legendary design into an exclusive real estate venture. The result is a prestigious, oneof-a-kind building that represents the pinnacle of elegant living.

The Aston Martin Residences at 300 Biscayne Boulevard Way melds a brilliant design aesthetic with an ideal location to create Miami’s most striking, coveted address. Situated on one of the last parcels of Miami waterfront

property

developed,

the

Residences

at

Boulevard of

curvilinear

soaring Of

Way

66

floor plans.

300 is

be Martin

Biscayne a symphony

glass

and into

391

sized, light-filled which have

Aston

storeys

its

to

homes,

completely

steel,

the sky.

generously half

of

unique

Panoramic views of Biscayne Bay, the Miami River and the dynamic Miami skyline abound, providing an ever-changing, dramatic backdrop. A full complement of amenities such as a-state-of-the-art

fitness

center

and

spa, large pool deck, salons, lounges and a super yacht marina are all located onsite for total convenience.

With pays

an

architectural

homage

identifiable,

to

sleek

design the

lines

that

instantly of

its

motorcars, Aston Martin envisioned a structure that perfectly captures the spirit

of

excitement

and

graceful

beauty for which it is world-famous.

PERFECT SPACES DESIGNED TO BE LIVED LOVED Spacious

and

naturally

luminous

interiors

have been meticulously designed, inspired by a love

of

true

creates the

beauty.

perfect

most comfortable

and

Each

ambiance

habitat for

the

elegant living and for

enjoying the panoramic views of the Biscayne Bay, Miami River

and

the

city’s

impressive

skyline.

“Looking

at

the

city

of

Miami

and

its

powerful connection with the sea, the idea of smooth waves came instantly to our minds.

The ripple of the water and the soft lines of its coastline made us wonder how to create a

connection

between

architecture

and

Miami’s distinct shapes. The work of carving a new niche in this city led to the creation of a luxurious Residential Tower that speaks in

A full complement of amenities such as a state-ofthe-art fitness center and spa, large pool deck,

the language of the ocean - inspired by the rush of the breeze and the sail of a boat.

salons, lounges and a super yacht marina are all located on site for total convenience.

Aston Martin Residences at 300 Biscayne Boulevard Way offers a luxury butler service, providing complete life experiences for residents. Among other benefits the butler service entails home management and luxury travel support, offering uncompromising personal services to each of the residents

for

maximum

convenience

and

accessibility, including flights or excursions across Miami and beyond; luxury boat rental, VIP event access and the exclusive Aston Martin Residences

- Rodolfo Miani BMA Architects Our design language is based on beauty and the honesty and authenticity of materials. It’s simple and pure and it has an elegance attached to beautiful proportions. We are incorporating Aston Martin’s DNA through subtle details and fine craftsmanship, with an emphasis on comfort. This building is for people who appreciate the finest quality and craftsmanship, who love the feeling of something that is timeless.

Beach Experiences.

- Marek Reichman EVP and Chief Creative Officer Aston Martin

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WHERE SEA WIND AND AIR MEET

BEACH EXPERIENCES Owners can use the Aston Martin Residences Butler Service to call the exclusive yacht from their condo for the short cruise along the worldrenowned waters of Miami to the beach. Taking to the water for this journey offers a relaxing and unique perspective of the city and its breathtaking skyline.

Breezy

tropical

surroundings,

lush

gardens

and turquoise

waters await. With its expanse of pristine, golden sand complemented by the sound of the gentle Atlantic waves, this special beach is an oasis of calm and tranquility.

A YEAR ROUND RETREAT Schedule your private real estate experience

REAL ESTATE INQUIRIES Contact Ilona Lee, Founder of Ile Maison with all your real estate needs.

Ilona is a licensed real estate salesperson based in New York City and

Florida. She specializes in properties created to enhance and inspire holistic wellness and artful living.

Ilona offers a carefully curated collection of luxury condos, new

developments, hotel residences, luxury villas and more. She partners with

international home owners and real estate experts, and has access to sales and rental properties in Manhattan and around the world.

Ilona Lee

I

phone: +917 291 94 91

email: info<ailonalee.com

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ARTFUL LIVING

LASVIT

- the lighthouse of glass making.

Visionary Design founded by L. Jakimič LASVIT is a Czech-based designer and manufacturer of bespoke lighting installations and glass objects. Since its foundation in 2007, the company’s mission has been to inspire the world with the beauty of Bohemian glass.

LASVIT is a young company, yet it builds on the long

LASVIT has already decorated more than 2 000

history of glass making in Northern Bohemia. The

hotels, private residences, cruise ships and other

founder of LASVIT, Leon Jakimič, has great respect

public and private spaces all over the world.

for the glass making tradition, but also enthusiasm

LASVIT’s tailor-made lighting pieces are entangled

for cutting-edge design and modern technologies.

with the genius loci of each specific place and create

Tailor-made lighting pieces are entangled with the

not only light, but also emotions and atmosphere.

genius loci of each specific place. LASVIT creates

LASVIT has cooperated with many of today’s design

storytelling designs and illuminates the world with

stars and has become an influential company that is

inspiration, yet the source comes straight from the

often the first challenge for young and talented

homeland. The company’s headquarters are in the

designers – the design stars of tomorrow. Since

heart of Northern Bohemia, and part of the complex

2011, the company’s creative vision has been in the

is also a glass house – the metaphorical “lighthouse

hands of well-known designer Maxim Velčovsky.

of glass making,” illuminating the whole region and beyond.

Peak Restaurant and Events New York City: Can some people really read NYC like an open book? The observation deck at 30 Hudson Yards provides the perfect vantage point for seeing the city’s gridded avenues and streets, and LASVIT has provided the perfect chic for such literate ambiance with a subtle pendant lighting of fine glass. What message do you see in this lighted crossword?

ART THERAPY

- a light installation which draws figures in the sand in Abu Dhabi’s Burjeel Medical City.

The installation is placed in Burjeel Medical City, a hospital in Abu Dhabi which aspires to become the most prominent medical facility in the whole region. Burjeel is also known for its motto Art of Healing, and LASVIT’s installation is supposed to be a form of therapy for the clients of this luxurious hospital, and that is also why it is called Art Therapy.

“All in all, we worked on the Art Therapy project for Abu Dhabi’s Burjeel Medical City hospital for two years – that’s from the initial design up to the final installation. It was finished at the end of last year, and it is our very first installation which is able to draw.

Looking at this giant jewel which draws figures in the sand is supposed to give the visitors a sense of peace and safety. The installation has a therapeutic effect,” says Leon Jakimič, owner and president of LASVIT. The installation, which is altogether 16 meters tall, draws the visitors’ attention with its beauty and its kinetic functions. The installation is reminiscent of a stylus fastened to three engines which make the whole installation move.

The piece hangs above 50 m2 of sand, and it uses its sharp point to draw into the sand below. The project’s alchemical nature is clearly seen in the special type of sand which creates a play of light and shadow and in the figures which the pendulum draws. LASVIT is famous not only for its design but also presents the craft of Czech crystal worldwide, and Art Therapy is no exception. The installation uses 300 crystal elements, and every single glass component of Art Therapy has its own light source, so the entire piece, as well as the drawing below, are lighted. The whole installation weighs close to 620 kg.

NEVERENDING GLORY OF FAMOUS HALLS Neverending Glory Collection brings beautiful old classical chandeliers to a contemporary form and into modern homes.

The idea of Neverending Glory collection came to us when we realized how many amazing old crystal chandeliers there are, and that it would be beautiful to bring them to a contemporary form and into modern homes, says designer Henry Wielgus.

The designers Jan Plechač and Henry Wielgus sketched the shape of the chandeliers by rotating the silhouette around its own axis. In the individual silhouettes, it is possible to recognize iconic chandeliers from five of the world’s most eminent concert halls and theaters; La Scala in Milan, Palais Garnier Metropolitan

Opera

in

New

in

York,

Paris, the

the

Czech

Republic’s Estates Theater in Prague, and indeed the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow. Thanks to the Neverending Glory collection, everyone can enjoy this piece of history in their own home.

LASV I T g l a s s ma k e r s s e em t o wo r k w i t h t h e g r a c e o f da ncers, their talent is backed up by skill, tradition b u t a l s o i nn o v a t i o n , a n d t h e i r e f f o r t i s a c comp a n i e d b y p a s s i o n.

FAMILY MEMORIES WRITTEN IN GLASS

a story behind tailored-made chandelier There are moments in a family’s life which you want to keep forever. LASVIT found a way how to materialized them in design piece. In the private residence in Esher, London LASVIT let the owners to imagine these precious memories, they let their imagination following

their

fly

and,

dreams, LASVIT helped them

materialize those visions in the beauty of glass.

The results are three glass sculptures tailor-

There is a huge garden in front of the house filled with colorful flowers. The owners wanted something like a draught of flowers in the entrance. it

and

put

it

I

imagined

in the installation – the

flowers, morning dew and colors painted by nature.

- says the designer Wanda Valihrachová-

made just for them and their living spaces.

Three unique pieces which wouldn’t fit so perfectly in any other place in the world. The most eye-catching piece decorates the hall.

The flowers are like a colorful blast of music for the eyes. A total of 300 components play in five colors and shades. Each one is hand-blown and

hand-shaped, so they are all unique

originals. There are leaves flying in the air, speckled with three types of flowers total

of

169

organic

and

a

shapes symbolizing

water drops and morning dew.

For

this

private

residence

in

Esher,

LASVIT created glass installations presenting not just the beauty of glass and a piece of the Bohemian spirit, craftmanship and art, but we also

provided

tailor-made

pieces

which

represent the family’s history. The clients thus

became

designer lighting!

co-creators

of

their

own

- LASVIT-

Timeless Luxury Ilona Lee in conversation with ALAIN CARTIER

Jade case with diamond, gold, platinum and enamel mounts, Cartier Paris, 1920.

Alain Cartier is a member of the fifth generation of the Cartier family of jewelers. Alain is an antique dealer, and an expert in 20th Century Accessories, jewelry, clocks, objects made by Cartier as well as by other jewelers from 1900 to 1965.

VINTAGE CARTIER

IL: What are the most sought after Cartier vintage objects

IL: Cartier has seen a lot of notable auction

today?

sales in the past couple years. Are there any in particular that have caught your eye, or even

AC. I would say the ‘mystery’ clocks. Very few were made.

surprised you?

Model A – made in rock crystal whose shape was inspired

AC: This summer there was at Christies an online

from the milestones on the side of the roads, had a decor

sale of 100 Cartier clocks which had been

which changed and evolved through the XXth century. Other

collected in the past 10 years. I was surprised at

IL: What is it that makes a Cartier

models were made but the most spectacular and artistically

the

piece

daring must be the ‘Portico’ models dating from 1923 to 1925,

mysterious desk clocks as well as for some other

to be placed on the mantle of a chimney, which resemble a

more mundane guilloché enamel models of table

gong hanging within an Oriental portico. Only six were made,

clocks. The problem is that the market is not

four in one design, and the other two each in a unique design.

perfect. Some people place bids based on the

style – not only in the sense of its being

The dials of the mystery clocks are made from rock crystal or

estimate and the estimate – and thus the reserve -

chic, but because its design – which

another semi-precious stone like citrine which are transparent

is based on not only on past market prices but

evolved from being inspired by the

and make the beholder wonder how they work, hence the

also on the bargaining power of the seller. With

mystery.

Cartier, what people don’t realize is that the firm

a

forever

classic

and

a permanent icon ?

AC: A Cartier piece has style and a

different artistic styles prevalent at the

high

prices

for

some

rare

semi

various periods - neo-classicism and

manufactured most models in many examples.

Edwardian in the start of the XXth

IL: Jewelry has been a common way to store or transfer

Buyers have a warped idea of supply.

century during the Belle Epoque, Art

wealth and is widely considered the most collected asset

Deco

on a global level. Do you think jewelry and stones should

IL: Which period in history would you start

be bought as an asset or as a piece to love ?

collecting now?

status

AC: As a piece to love but, just like any other expensive

AC: For me, items made in the 1920s decade of

seekers in reminding the beholder of a

commodity, you don’t want to lose your outlay and so long

the Art Deco period are the most beautiful.

time when France reigned over Europe,

term considerations come into the picture. Given the finite

They are the richest, most poetic, many using

the oriental inspirations aspired to the

supply of all these kind of assets (and respecting specific

shapes and encompassing motifs or even antique

criteria of course) it is natural for supply and demand forces

pieces from faraway cultures such as Persia,

and thus the investment function to come into the picture.

India, China and Japan. I would start a collection

in

between

the

wars,

‘Modernisme’ in the 1930s, and flora and fauna in the post-war years. The neo-classic

dreamers

aspired

of

to

faraway

the

places

and

civilizations, the ‘Modernisme’ reminded

with post-war pieces or even silver items as their

one of current events.

IL: Do you agree that a jewel’s provenance is not just

prices are not as fierce as those of the 1920s, and

Most pieces are recognizable as being

who has owned it but where it has lived and where it has

their minimalist decor enables them to go in any

by Cartier at a glance. Very successful

been exhibited ?

interior.

manufacture with quality materials as

AC: Where it has been exhibited is for me by far the most

IL: What defines “very Cartier”?

well as technical prowess for certain

important

models. Also, as Cartier furnished 14

importance of an item as one exhibits the best, not the

AC: The Cartier style – chicness, restraint in the

Royal

aristocrat

insignificant. Who has owned it is important only to show the

decor, creativity, color combinations which Cartier

families and tycoons, as well as people

importance of a piece, i.e. that such person was such a fine

‘invented’ (green and purple) or which invoke a

at the top of their profession, if one

connoisseur in the field that the piece was good enough for

culture (red and black for China) (turquoise and

were lucky to prove the history of the

that person. The ownership by celebrities or where it has

blue for Persia)(red, green and white for India),

piece it would add to its desirability.

lived is of no significance to me.

the integration of these exotic cultures in the

designing was accompanied by flawless

households,

many

criteria.

Public

exhibitions

demonstrate

1000 beautiful objects designed by Cartier.

AC: With a colleague we wrote a book whose aim was to

The first model, for the desk, which came out in 1912 – the

very

IL: Tell us about your exclusive book that contains more than

the

overall design, coming out with new technical ideas many of which were patented.

show the best objects (items that basically sit on a table) made by Cartier from 1900 to about 1965 thus spanning four artistic periods, objects from Cartier’s wonderful corporate collection as well as from private collections which are seldom exhibited as the pieces exhibited in the world’s museums mainly come from Cartier’s corporate collection.

We also wanted to go a little down market to show the breadth of objects made. A little outside the scope of the book there are pocket and pendant watches, lorgnettes and belt buckles. The photography is top as is the photo layout. The book is nearly 1000 pages and is divided into two volumes.

The first volume basically follows historically Cartier’s production with individual chapters for Egypt, Persia, India and China. The second volume is divided along themes - different hard-stones and materials used by Cartier, individual colors and color combinations, the shapes of clocks, the creative process, hallmarks and maker’s marks, and decors –which in

are

themes

Cartier’s production of objects.

particularly

important

ICONIC WALDORF ASTORIA NEW YORK RETURNS A NEW LIFE SPIRIT The Waldorf Astoria has been a beacon of timeless glamour and luxury for nearly a century—home to Hollywood’s elite, host to countless world leaders, and the site of cultural events and galas that hold a special place in the hearts of New Yorkers and visitors from around the world. When the Waldorf Astoria

We have embraced a profound responsibility

opened on Park Avenue to rapturous reviews in 1931, it

as the

was the largest and tallest hotel in the world and

and assembled

remains one of New York City’s most prominent landmarks. The property is in the midst of an unprecedented restoration, undertaken with care by developer

Dajia

Insurance

Group

and

renowned

architects Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, with great attention given to the original Art Deco design. This talented

team

has

invested

years

of

work

to

bring

stewards

of an

an unmatched

the

Waldorf

Astoria

incredible

team

to

residential

product

to

the New York City market. For almost 100 years,

the

Waldorf Astoria

has

been

New

York’s ‘Unofficial Palace,’ and was famously anointed by Conrad Hilton as ‘The Greatest of Them All.’ Now, with residences for sale for

understand the building’s history and maintain its

the first time, buyers from New York and all

heritage for future generations, while bringing it into a

over the world can call it home.

new age. The full block property, which will include 375 condominium Astoria

residences

New

atop

York

the

375-key Waldorf

hotel,

will

welcome

residents and guests in 2023.

The sophisticated residential interiors and amenities by internationally the

renowned

visionary

opulent

private

behind

designer some

homes,

of

create

- Andrew Miller - CEO of Dajia US

Jean-Louis Deniot, the a

world’s most truly

experience within the building’s historic framework.

modern

“The Waldorf Astoria has a forever lavish aura.

The interiors will reflect the magnificence of the past mixed with today’s great sense of energy.

They will be grand and playful, all highly inviting, with many elements of surprise and excitement.”

- Jean-Louis Deniot -

WALDORF ASTORIA NEW YORK, CROWN ON PARK AVE.

Residential Lobby

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Garden

34

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25-Meter Starlight Pool

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LANDMARKED HERITAGE SPACES

OWN A HOME AT WALDORF ASTORIA Residents 50,000

will

have

square

amenities,

exclusive

feet

of

ranging

from

and

business

entertaining

access

to

private

health

Waldorf residents

spaces,

all

stunning

Avenue

height-space, illuminated

Starlight in

by

a a

the

standard and

condominiums

unrivaled

signing

will enjoy

priority

of the

hotel,

services

privileges

at restaurants

and

and

24-hour

in-residence

dining.

In

addition to the 50,000 square feet of private residential

0

amenities, residents will also have access to 100,000

to

brilliantly

Pool

will

dramatic

restored

double

skylight that

Garden and the Starlight Lounge, connected to the Starlight Terrace soaring above Park Avenue, are only two of the four private bars to residents, a nod to the at

the

original

Waldorf

Astoria.

square feet of amenities at Waldorf Astoria New York, including the

hotel’s restored

landmarked

heritage

spaces, spa, restaurant and bars.

Renowned

designer

Pierre-Yves

Rochon is

of Waldorf Astoria New York, creating a contemporary experience

for

respecting and heritage.

“The

character

from

guests

and residents,

celebrating

its signature

Waldorf’s

beautiful

while

Art

Deco

architectural

the American 1930’s is the perfect

mix of classic and modern, and the ideal setting for a timeless luxury hotel,”

said

Rochon.

“The

Waldorf

Astoria has always had a special place in my heart, and working with this team to respect the history of the space while bringing it to a new era has been a dream come true.”

state-of-the-art

fitness

center

with

training studios

and a cardio gallery overlooks the pool, and there are opulent

private

spas

for

men and

featuring a changing room and lounge, sauna,

steam

rooms.

Numerous entertaining

designed

room, showers,

to support

private

women,

each

complete

with

and

treatment

spaces,

beautifully

functions,

include

the

Grand Salon, a private dining room, wine tasting room, billiard’ s room and game room. A selection of the remaining private amenities and

the

housekeeping

again for the first time in 70 years. The verdant Winter

A

set

bars, preferred pricing, and a la carte services like

allows the original intent of the architects to be observed

famous entertaining spaces

York

spearheading the design of the luxurious hotel interiors

25-meter

overlook Park

the

to

including

designed by Jean-Louis Deniot.

The

of

access

over

wellness

New

defined hotel service at an ultra-luxury level, and future

residential

and

Astoria

lounge,

children’

include s

a

playroom,

curated library theater

with

performance stage and grand piano, private workspaces with boardrooms and meeting rooms as well as a coworking space.

In

homage

patronage,

to

the

residents

commissioned

by

Waldorf’s will

long

enjoy

history

of arts

artwork curated and

world-renowned auctioneer

and

collector Simon de Pury. For the collection, de Pury focused on dynamic emerging artists from around the world to develop custom works for private residential amenity spaces and communal owned

by

areas,

which will

be

the condominium association. “We chose

artists from all over the world, whose spirit we believe in,” said Simon

de

Pury.

“These

artists

breathe new life into this historic place.”

will

help

to

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REAL ESTATE INQUIRIES Contact Ilona Lee, Founder of Ile Maison with all your real estate needs.

Ilona is a licensed real estate expert based in New York City and Florida.

She specializes in properties created to enhance and inspire holistic

wellness and artful living.

Ilona offers a carefully curated collection of luxury condos and coops, new

developments, hotel residences, pied a terre, luxury villas and more. She

partners with international home owners and real estate experts, and has

access to sales and rental properties in Manhattan and around the world.

Ilona Lee

The Towers of the Waldorf Astoria will offer 375 residences starting from $1.8 million.

Occupancy is projected for early 2023. For more information, please visit waldorftowers.nyc, and follow the building’s Instagram @WaldorfNYC

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ARTUR RUCINSKI

- one of the most desired baritone opera singers in the world.

In conversation with Justyna Suric on opera and pleasures in life.

Artur Ruciński, 44, one of the most desired baritone opera singers in the world, famous for Verdi interpretation, found his oasis in the depth of the Kampinos Forest, near Warsaw, Poland. He escapes from a busy life of an opera star to this secluded area at the suburbs and truly enjoys staying at home.

Gardening and reading books may be his favorite pleasures but the most important is cherishing time with the family, wife Ola Troczyńska, also a musician and a singer, and their two young sons.

La Traviata, Metropolitan Opera New York Most of the world’s opera houses are closed due to pandemic. How are you

coping

with

this

incredibly

challenging time for all artists?

a beautiful place and I can spend this difficult time of the pandemic together with my family . Honestly speaking, I am grateful for that. I can afford to take a break when I have to or want to, unlike most of the artists today will see what the future brings, but my calendar is quite full for the next four years.

the opera stage of Teatro Real in Madrid, Spain. You were in Verdi’s La Traviata as Giorgio Germont in July and as Renato at Un Ballo in Masked

Ball)

in

September and October. How did it go?

are you planning to return to New York?

I have four contracts signed with the Metropolitan Opera. I am planning to return in the fall of 2021to perform Enrico at Donizetti's Luci di Lammermoor. I will also sing in La Boheme and in other performances. Before MET, hopefully I will be working as planned in Germany, in

Hamburg),

Munich,

Italy

La

Traviata

in

(Eugene

Onegin

in

Naples), also Spain and France. I have several concerts to perform as well and plans to record a DVD, with my solo performances.

Your schedule is always busy. How do you handle stress and pressure as a performer who must constantly prove

I admire my all colleagues from Teatro Real

for

their

determination

and

perseverance.

pandemic we were able to show the series of La Traviata performances and after vacation - Un Ballo in Maschera. I felt comfortable and safe because of all safety

measures

which

were

implemented. As a result, we had to simplify the staging, but the audience was ecstatic about it. Teatro Real is one of these opera houses that I always

return

enthusiasm.

the excellent form?

I

am

very

confident

in

what

I

do.

Performing for a large audience rather

This is so incredible that despite

the

Puccini’s La Bohème, as Marcello, just

(Macbeth

Despite pandemic you worked on

(A

Opera (the MET) ended in January with a few weeks before pandemic. When

I am very fortunate that I live in

Maschera

Your last season with the Metropolitan

to

with

ongoing

motivates me in a positive way. So called stress helps me to stay focused. Opera is my world and I love it. I am lucky that my work is my passion, my hobby, so each time I sing I strive to outperform myself. Of course, there are days when one feels under the weather or sick. These days usually turn out well for me and result in best performances ever because I remain extremely focused. I do not dwell or look for problems or overthink stress. My goal is always to show the beauty of the opera and I remain focused on that.

La Traviata, Teatro Real, Madrid Which opera roles make you the happiest today?

I am still the most comfortable in Italian singing style of bel canto. Verdi repertoire remains my forte. I know that there are many characters in Verdi’s operas for me yet to sing - these heavier, title roles, which would perfectly show colors and depth of my voice. I do not mind reaching out for roles written by Mozart and Tchaikovsky. These are on a bit lighter side and help to maintain vocal health.

How do you maintain vocal health?

The opera singer voice requires quite serious maintenance to sound vibrant and fresh for a long time . Mozart in this case is very useful while his music requires lots of discipline from a signer. One cannot just sign as desires. What was written by the composer must be sang. I just need to go back sometimes to Mozart myself, to the base, tradition and discipline. Then I can easily go back again to bel canto and Verdi.

The voice of a singer requires constant care and training. Especially now when we are not present on the stage as often as before.

I constantly work on new roles, prepare myself for the future. I also teach young singers, try to help them, boost their confidence and give them hope for the future, especially now, during pandemic.

How do you work on your well-being?

How do you take care of your physical form?

We, singers are like athletes a lot of physical and mental strength. Imagine that your voice has to resonate in the venue with thousands in the audience. That is why to have the voice trained on a regular basis is a must. It is a living instrument.

In addition to the health of your voice, how you maintain physical and mental strength?

I am very active. My two sons make sure that I move. I exercise and try to eat healthy foods, but I have to admit, I was awarded with good genes.

We spend lots of time outside as a family. We bike a lot and play tennis. I even travel with the tennis racket and play with my friends met during my opera travels.

Today opera singers look good and fit. Does it go with the quality of singing?

This is a kind of a new trend that many singers care very much about their looks and social media presence. Unfortunately, it does not have much to do with the quality of opera singing. The group of us, professional opera singers on the top who try to maintain and promote the highest level of opera singing, is not that large. This lack of professional

awareness

amongst

younger

performers is also managers and opera theatre directors’ fault. They offer jobs to young and inexperienced singers, who look good but are not ready for certain operatic roles. Their stardom shines for so short. Rather than for looks, it should all be about awareness, training, making wise choices for the voice.

So how did you know that opera singing will be good for you? Where did your inspirations come from?

Music has been always present in my life since I was a child. My parents were working in famous Polish folk group called Mazowsze (established

by Polish government to promote folk music and traditions). My parents danced, sang and traveled the world. Later on, they had their own folk groups and were busy teaching folk culture in the Polish schools.

MADAME BUTTERFLY, MET, NEW YORK

They never forced me to study music. They

I currently have in my repertoire about 30 roles,

provided me rather with lots of inspirations

with the main focus on maybe 10 of them.

because I found my own way. I played violin,

Certainly, I will be adding more. I am waiting for

attended the ballet school, played the oboe.

Verdi’s Rigoletto and Simon Boccanegra. I am

I practiced lots of musical professions which

vocally ready to sing, however for certain parts

turned out to be quite helpful in my current carrier.

you have to get matured. I do not want to sing roles of old fathers while I am only 44 years old,

Your parents have been your inspiration since

which still makes me a pretty young one. I will

you were a child but where the choice of opera

treat myself when I am 50. Now I am giving

singing came from?

myself some time.

When I was graduating from the high school,

How do you spend your spare time, when

I attended a hearing organized by respected

you do not have to do anything?

music school - the Frederic Chopin State Music School, called in Warsaw just “Bednarska” (it is

I am an avid reader which changed because as

also the name of the street the school is located

a very young man I did not have patience for

on. Bednarska had very vast pre-war traditions of

seating with a book for a long time. My favorite

Vocal Department). I met there Bozena Betley, a

writer is Umberto Eco. Recently I also started

famous singer, who suggested that with my voice

reading Olga Tokarczuk, Polish writer who

I should study singing. I knew that would not

received Nobel Prize in 2019. Just finished her

become a famous oboe player, so I decided to

two books, ‘Flights’ and ‘Playing on a Multitude

give singing a try. I always had a strong voice and

of Drums’ .

I have been singing since I was a child. Critics praise the timbre of your voice and spectacular

Of course, I love spending time with my family

breathing technique.

and playing with my sons. I am also an enthusiastic gardener. We planted here by my

Did you have any role models who shaped you

house three kinds of magnolias and lots of fruit

as a singer?

trees and bushes. These are easy to maintain especially when I am not home, and my wife is

I was inspired by great performers such as Piero

busy. Just in a few minutes I am planning to sit

Cappuccilli, an Italian baritone. I love his music

on a small tractor and mow the grass.

interpretations and phrasing. Another role model was Ettore Bastianini. I have a lot of opera idols. I

Opera has an incredible impact on our well-

love listening to their recordings, mostly coming

being. Its visual and creative aspects boost our

from 40s. - 60s. They are so pure, not altered yet

imagination. Opera connects all artistic worlds. I

by computers or special effects. Singers should

think that good performance, employing great

listen to all these old recordings. I do not suggest

orchestra, conductor and singers, can move and

copping these masters but rather using for the

convince even the toughest opponents. Opera

enrichment purposes.

takes us to a different world, feed our minds and souls. All these opera stories! They all bring lots

Are there any operatic roles for baritones

of values and wisdom to us. Without opera, we

which you are not singing because they do

would become foolish.

not interest you or they are not for you?

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