The press conference began on time at 1:30 p.m. "Ballmutti" vice-honorary consul Prof. Birgit Sarata invited a diverse range of guests. Press representatives, TV teams and Austrian celebrities made their way to downtown Vienna to hear the unveiling of a name that had long been kept secret.
Since 2009, a cake has been made by a confectioner for a well-known personality. The presentation of the sweet work of art takes place at midnight and is one of the highlights of the ZuckerBäckerballs.
In January at the 119th ZuckerBäckerball, the celebrity cake will be handed over to the Austrian soprano Daniela Fally. The famous voice of the Vienna State Opera also gave a musical performance, a melody from Johann Strauss Sohn's operetta "Wiener Blut", with a new set of lyrics. The performance can be viewed on the ball Facebook page.
As vice honorary consul Prof. Birgit Sarata emphasised: "Daniela Fally is a dazzling opera singer. She is not only enjoying great success at the Vienna State Opera but also at the Scala in Milan, for example. As a soprano, she sings the most complex arias with captivating coloraturas in a rousing tone. She is a real hit!"
Dr Kurt Schebesta, the ball organiser, added: "Once again this year when the ball begins, we will be concentrating on classical music because it fits the Viennese ball tradition. Daniela Fally is a world-famous soprano, the ball guests will be truly inspired!"
A brief introduction to Daniela Fally
Daniela Fally is one of the most sought-after modern opera singers. The Lower Austrian sings soprano in the most challenging coloraturas.
Fally graduated with honours from the Vienna University of Music and Performing Arts in June 2005, and made her debut at the Vienna State Opera in 2006. An international career developed early on thanks to notable appearances. Since the 2009/10 season, the singer has been part of the ensemble of the Vienna State Opera, international performances have led Fally to all of Austria, France, Germany, USA, Switzerland, Belgium, Japan, China and Dubai.
Daniela Fally's primary roles, which have put her in high demand all over the globe, include the "Zerbinetta" in Richard Strauss' opera "Ariadne auf Naxos", which is one of the most intricate opera arias. And "Sophie" in the Richard Strauss opera "Rosenkavalier" as well as the "Adele" in Johann Strauss operetta "Die Fledermaus".
Celebrity Cake recipients
The following celebrities have been able to enjoy their individual cake creations since 2009:
119th ZuckerBäckerball - 8 January 2020: Daniela Fally
118th ZuckerBäckerball - 2019: Ildikó Raimondi and Herbert Lippert (chocolate cake from the Hübler coffee shop)
117th ZuckerBäckerball - 2018: Patrick Lindner (giant tree cake from Aida)
116th ZuckerBäckerball - 2017: Vincent Schirrmacher (Sachertorte from Hotel Sacher Vienna)
115th ZuckerBäckerball - 2016: Natalia Ushakova (Malakofftorte from K.u.K. Hofzuckerbäcker L. Heiner)
114th ZuckerBäckerball - 2015: Alice Tumler (Topfen-Marille Torte from the confectionery K.u.K. Hofzuckerbäcker Demel)
113th ZuckerBäckerball - 2014: Maya Haakvort (nut cake from the pastry shop Demel)
112th ZuckerBäckerball - 2013: "Mr. Life Ball" Gery Keszler (chocolate mango cake from the Hanauer pastry shop)
111th ZuckerBäckerball - 2012: Lilian Klebow (chocolate dream from the pastry shop Groissböck)
110th ZuckerBäckerball - 2011: Michael Konsel (chocolate cake from the Kurkonditorei Oberlaa)
109th ZuckerBäckerball - 2010: Barbara Karlich (Malakofftorte from Landtmann's Feine Patisserie)
108th ZuckerBäckerball - 2009: Birgit Sarata (chocolate mousse cake with strawberries from the K.u.K. Hofzuckerbäcker Gerstner)
Ball tickets are still available
Ball tickets in almost all categories for the 119th ZuckerBäckerball on 16 January 2020 are still available.
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