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UNDER THE HIGH PATRONAGE OF HIS SERENE
HIGHNESS PRINCE ALBERT II OF MONACO

  MARIA CALLAS MONACO
  GALA & AWARDS 2021

    DATE: 10/05/2021
    TIME: 17:00
    VENUE: SALLE EMPIRE- HOTEL DE PARIS, MONTE
    CARLO
    DRESS CODE: BLACK TIE

          THE PRESENTATION

INTRODUCTION
UNDER THE HIGH PATRONAGE OF HIS SERENE HIGHNESS PRINCE ALBERT II OF MONACO
THE MARIA CALLAS MONACO GALA & AWARDS 2021 AT HOTEL DE PARIS MONTE CARLO.

THE PRESIDENT OF INTERNATIONAL ACTION ART MONACO AND FAMOUS ROYAL ARTIST,
MRS IOANNA EFTHIMIOU, HAS THE GREAT HONOUR TO ANNOUNCE THE FIRST ANNUAL
MARIA CALLAS MONACO GALA & AWARDS, WHICH IS GOING TO BE HELD ON MAY 10 2021 AT
THE SPECTACULAR SALLE EMPIRE OF HOTEL DE PARIS IN MONTE CARLO

The gala is organised under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco. The concept of this unique gala is
based on the legendary Maria Callas Gala that was held in 1960, at the opera of MonteCarlo, accompanied by the
enchanting voice of the unforgettable Opera Diva Maria Callas, who was singing in front of the enthralled guests of the
Monte Carlo Opera, as well as in front of her beloved friends, H.S.H. Prince Rainier & H.S.H. Princess Grace of Monaco.

The Maria Callas Monaco Gala & Awards 2021, consists of an opera concert by great musician artists, Elena Kuzheleva
(Soprano) Roman Lopatynskyi (pianist) and Michael Tagkas (pianist) and an award ceremony for exceptional
personalities who excelled for their personal work & efforts through different areas such as, music, social contribution
and encouragement of needy groups, sports and medical sciences.

The gala will be accompanied by a gourmet dinner and cocktail plus a contemporary art exhibition by a famous Monaco
Art Gallery .

All guests of the Maria Callas Monaco Gala & Awards 2021 will receive a unique hand made jewel gift, from the famous
jewellery designer Xaris Apergi designed especially for the occasion .

Mrs Xaris Apergi designed also the exceptional diamond ring ‘Maria Callas’ that she was made especially for H.S.H.
Princess Charlene of Monaco .
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THE VENUE

An iconic palace known the world over
Sitting right at the heart of the action on Place du Casino, the iconic Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo offers guests an unparalleled
experience, combining the magic of a legendary hotel with some exceptional things to see and do – from Michelin-starred
restaurants to the Jewellers’ Courtyard, Opéra Garnier, Casino de Monte-Carlo, Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo and much more –
all rolled into one.

The ultimate luxury of the palatial surroundings... Following several years of transformation, the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo is
delighted to unveil its new rooms and suites for 2019, where everything from the lighting and materials to the facilities provided
has been specially designed for an unforgettable, 5-star experience. For a stay in Monaco like no other, the palace’s crown jewels
are the Princess Grace and Prince Rainier III Suites, which are simply without equal on the French Riviera.

A delicious celebration of the Mediterranean... Our talented, world-renowned chefs at Le Louis XV - Alain Ducasse at the Hôtel de
Paris***, Le Grill* and ÔMER pay vibrant homage to the Mediterranean Sea. You can even admire its vast beauty from the
panoramic terrace at Le Grill* on the eighth floor of the hotel as you sample delicious dishes from the grill.

Enjoy a taste of the good life... Whether it’s drinking tea in the superb Jewellers’ Courtyard, sipping on a signature cocktail and
enjoying live jazz at Le Bar Américain, or taking a dip in the rooftop pool at the Wellness Sky Club, there are all sorts of unique
experiences to be had at the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, right in the heart of Monaco.

The adventure even continues outside of the hotel with One Monte-Carlo, Monaco’s new business and luxury shopping district,
where there’s always something new and exciting to discover.

INTERNATIONAL ACTION ART MONACO

International Action Art is a non-profit organisation founded in 2010. It aims to preserve, rescue, disseminate and protect
traditional and modern culture, free exchange and circulation of cultural information and ideas. It organises initiatives and
programmes encouraging cultural development and the promotion of peace, friendship and mutual cooperation, social solidarity of
equality and the rights of women and the understanding among people who serve the cultural development of their country.

The development of INTERNATIONAL ACTION ART is rapid. The headquarters are based in Greece, but a huge network has
been created with 30 departments-countries around the world so far and continues with vision and hard work to expand with
actions related to education and human beings, Culture and the Arts, Environment, Promotion of Cultural Tourism and the
dialogue of peoples' cultures through international cultural exchanges.

                                The Maria Callas Monaco Gala & Awards 2021 is:
        UNDER THE HIGH PATRONAGE OF HIS SERENE
        HIGHNESS PRINCE ALBERT II OF MONACO
                                                Under the kind support of:

THE PRESIDENT OF IAAM
Ioanna Efthimiou, an Internationally renowned Artist, was born in Perth, Australia, by Greek parents. She studied painting at the
University of Fine Arts in Athens-Greece, under artist proff. D.Mytaras, afterwards she continued her studies in New York and London
(Royal College of Art).
 She has exhibited her Art works in more than forty personal exhibitions around the world, among others, in London, Monte Carlo, New
York and Athens, also participated in many group exhibitions as well.
Many of her paintings belong to private and public Art collections in Greece, the United Kingdom, Monaco, Switzerland, Austria,
Cyprus, the United States and other countries.
Ioanna Efthimiou works in Monaco since 2012 , her Artworks are very popular there, just like in many other countries.
The greatest part of the artist's work entitled "Ob longing II" belongs to the Royal Family of Morocco. Twelve portraits belong to Her
Majesty Queen Elizabeth II & His Royal Highness Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip of United Kingdom. Many articles about the artist's
work have been written in Greek and foreign press.
Ioanna Efthimiou lives & works in Monaco & Greece. She has the title of "Royal Artist“ since 2017.

THE ARTISTS

ELENA KUSHELEVA (SOPRANO)                                                       INTRODUCTION
Elena Kuzheleva is a graduate of Odessa State A.V. Nezhdanova Music
Academy of two faculties: piano-theoretical and vocal. She defended a thesis
"Non-actual style as a phenomenon of composer's poetry of XX century"
(Ph.D. In History of Arts, Musical art) and went through training in Moscow
in V.S. Popov Academy of Choral Singing under the guidance of Professor
Svetlana Nesterenko (Singing Coach of Moscow’s Bolshoi Theatre).
She participated in Mariella Devia’s master classes «Di alto perfezionamento
lirico» in 2012 in Rome.

Elena worked as a soloist for Odessa Philharmonic Theatre. She also took part
in concerts and festivals performed in Moscow, Vienna, Luxembourg, Monte-
Carlo, Lviv, including titles such as "Spring in Russia", "Viennese Ball'
accompanied by Oleg Lundstrem's orchestra (2011), "Nothern Lights
International Music Festival" in USA (2012), "Festival de Wilz" in Luxembourg
(2014), Giumry "Renaissance" international festival' (2016) "The Grand
Masked Ball in Monte-Carlo" under the high patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert
II of Monaco (2018) and many others.

Elena worked in cooperation with Lviv National Academic Theatre of Opera
and Ballet after Solomiya Krushelnytska (since 2014), Odessa National
Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Hobart Earle (since 2015).

ROMAN LOPATYNSKYI (PIANIST)                                               INTRODUCTION
Roman Lopatynskyi was born on 29 June 1993.
At the age of five he began to study the piano under Irina Barinova.
At the age of eight he also began to take part in the chamber music
class of Larysa Raiko, Honoured Culture Worker.

Following his years of study he became a prize-winner at more than
twenty national and international competitions including the Grand
Prix, Gold Medal and two special prizes at the Young Performers’
Competition in in Georgia (junior group, 2005) Grand Prix, two
special prizes at the international competition Silver Ringing (Ukraine,
2006), 1st prize at the VI Karamanov International Competition
(Ukraine 2007), 1st prize at the Paderewski All-Ukrainian Competition
of Chamber Ensembles (2007), 1st prize at the Polyansky All-Ukrainian
Competition of Chamber Ensembles, the Grand Prix, Gold Medal
and Special Prize of the Georgian Competition of Young Pianists
(senior group, 2009), 1st prize, Gold Medal and six special prizes
at the VIII International Competition of Young Pianists in Memory
of Horowitz and 2nd prize at the Città di Gorizia competition (Italy,
2011).

MICHAEL TAGKAS (PIANIST)

Michael Tagkas, is a Greek eminent pianist
with studies at Athens Conservatoire, Royal
Academy of Music, Mozarteum Salzburg,
International Piano Academy Lake Como and
at the UCLA Department of Music in Los
Angeles. Under Maria Cherogiorge-Sigaras,
Aliki Vatikioti-Farrant, Aris Garoufalis, Patsy
Toh and Vitaly Margulis.

Musicians he has worked with, and whom he
has been inspired by, include Fou Tsong,
Elisabeth Leonskaja, and Riccardo Muti. He
share his passion in the tradition of great
composers as he specializes in Chopin as well
as Haydn, Beethoven, Schubert, Debussy.
Aslo, acts with orchestras and festivals. He
established a collaboration as a music duet
with the clarinetist Dimitri Ashkenazy.
Performances in venues and concert halls in
Europe and Unites States.

THE GALLERY

INTRODUCTION
YellowKorner was created in 2006 by two friends, Alexandre de Metz and
Paul-Antoine Briat, both passionate about photography since childhood.
From this encounter came an idea and an ambition: to make art photography
accessible for all and YellowKorner the leading publisher of art photography.

YellowKorner wishes to provide an outlet for expression for talents from
various movements in photography. The only requirement is a truly artistic
approach. Contemporary artists thus rub shoulders with the great names in
photography (Eugène Atget, Man Ray, Jean Dieuzaide, Slim Aarons,
Matthieu Ricard, or Yann Arthus-Bertrand), or period photographers
(Kusakabe Kimbei, Nadar, or Léon Gimpel). So YellowKorner is a place
where the great talents of yesterday, today, and tomorrow meet.

Under the aegis of the founders, an art committee comprising a dozen experts
selects YellowKorner photographs. Each member of this committee is an
expert in a specific photography movement, ranging from 1880 to the present
day. As talent scouts, they are also in charge of selecting the most gifted
young international hopefuls of their generation in the field of art
photography. A number of these artists, who were once yesterday’s hopefuls,
are now ranked among the most acclaimed photographers of today.
YellowKorner was thus able to showcase the likes of Laurent Baheux,
Formento+Formento, or Lee Jeffries, early in their careers.

THE DESIGNERS

XARIS APERGI (JEWELLERY DESIGNER)                                                    INTRODUCTION
Xaris Apergi studied Architecture and Engineering at the Metsovion
Polytechnic ( National Technical University of Athens ), and has worked as a
freelance architect, specializing in renovation of classical buildings. She also
studied marble carving at the Jean Francois atelier of sculpture in Paris, and the
renown Filippotes marble workshop in Vrilissia, Attica. She has also learned
moulding and classical figurative sculpture at the Armakolas workshop in
Varnava, Attica.

Xaris Apergi speaks fluently English and French, has studied piano, ballet, and
has a degree in flamenco dance ( Sociedad de Baile Español ).Xaris loves poetry,
classical music and dance, and currently lives and creates her unique pieces of
Art, in Plaka, next to the ancient Agora of Athens.
Her work is inspired by her love for geometry of the ancient Greek temples and
in particular, the mathematical aesthetic concept of the Golden Ratio, by the
divine beauty of Nature, and the etymology of the magnificent ancient Greek
language. Just as her work as an architect, she combines classical and modern
elements, juxtaposing solid versus void spaces, thus creating harmonious objects
characterized by voluminous weightlessness gracefully adorning the human
body.
All her collections are being produced in Greece by top experts of the field, and
are made using precious metals and gemstones, combining ancient techniques
with the latest computer technology. Her work delivers the God from within,
attracting as a magnet the positive content of the human soul, in an ascent to
the divine.

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