A stunning crystal necklace which features in Welsh National Opera’s new production of Strauss’ Die Fledermaus is to be given away after the final performance of the Company’s Spring Season.
The ruby Psydelic Baccarat crystal pendant will be worn in the opera by soprano Nuccia Focile, who is performing the role of Rosalinde, and it will feature during a magnificant party scene in Act 2.
The crystal necklace, inspired by the amulets of ancient Egypt, has been kindly supplied by PARKHOUSE the Jeweller in Cardiff and was chosen by the BAFTA and Olivier award winning costume designer Deirdre Clancy for use in this production. Deirdre has created 42 individual costumes for the production, which is set at the end of the 19th Century.
Deirdre, who has previously designed costumes for Helen Mirren and Judi Dench, said: “The Baccarat jewellery works very well because the pieces are so eclectic. I wanted to choose something which would be acceptable as a 1905 piece and this contemporary piece works wonderfully.
“I wanted it to be joyful, but while the shape of the costumes are pretty accurate to the period I have looked at more modern influences for the fabric design – like Zandra Rhodes – which adapt rather well to this.”
Parkhouse & Wyatt was first established in 1794. In 1995, it became PARKHOUSE and in July 2000 the PARKHOUSE store in Cardiff was opened. This event coincided with the return of the Welsh Parliament and the renaissance of a fast growing city. PARKHOUSE is an exclusive stockist of Cartier, IWC, Bulgari and Tiffany in Wales and is located in the new St Davids 2 shopping centre.
Emma Strachan from PARKHOUSE said: “PARKHOUSE the Jeweller is delighted to be associated with Welsh National Opera. WNO is a company of great talent and repute and is an integral part of Welsh life. Our core values and professionalism complement each other perfectly. To see one of our pieces of Baccarat crystal in a production is a great honour and we look forward to a fabulous season of opera.”
To enter the competition to win the necklace, just visit www.wno.org.uk/fledermaus from 31st January.
