II° Edition of MASTERPIECE OF WORLD OPERA on the occasion of Christmas Celebrations 10th December 2015 – 7h00pm National Opera and Sofia Ballet

2015

CAMERA DI COMMERCIO ITALIANA IN BULGARIA Founded in 2003 and recognized by Italian Government in law no.518/70 Member of the Association of Italian Chambers of Commerce Abroad Bul. Maria Luisa, 2, TZUM Center, fl. 5, Sofia 1000, T: +359 2 8463280/1–F: +359 2 9440869 Bul. Hristo Botev 92/B – Rilon Center, fl. 3, Plovdiv 4000, T: +359 32 660 897 – F: +359 32 660 752 info@camcomit.bg –info.plovdiv@camcomit.bg

www.camcomit.bg

Italian Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria and French-Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with National Sofia Opera and Ballet,

organize

II° Edition of MASTERPIECE OF WORLD OPERA

on the occasion of Christmas Celebrations December 10th 2015, 7h00pm

National Sofia Opera and Ballet The idea of Masterpiece of World Opera comes from the implementation of cooperation and networking initiatives promoted by the Italian and French Chambers of Commerce that, according to the Memorandum of Understanding signed by both parties, intend to encourage a greater promotion of Bulgaria and its business opportunities in different sectors among Italian, French and international business community and let, at the same time, creation and conclusion of business among entrepreneurs step forward. Masterpiece of World Opera aims at continuing the first edition of this social business networking event realized in 2014 and also the tradition of great cultural and artistic events carried out by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria in past years 2003, 2005 and 2009 that proved to be an opportunity to further highlight the presence of the Italian community in Bulgaria. Masterpiece of World Opera has, therefore, objectives as follows:

- Enhance deep relationship between this typical Italian art and the Bulgarian public, which started to appreciate it since mid-nineteenth century and it continues nowadays to admire and follow it.

- Enhance cultural and artistic exchanges among Italy, Bulgaria and France on this field;

- Develop initiatives in order to create an intercultural dialogue and business relationships among business communities located in Bulgaria;

- Increase networking events between Chambers of Commerce in order to promote Bulgarian country and its opportunities for entrepreneurial development among Italian, French and Bulgarian business communities;

- Encourage economic and cultural relationships growth between European Countries both bilaterally and multilaterally;

- Anticipate Christmas celebrations in a unique and magic atmosphere. Chorus and Orchestra of the Sofia Opera and Ballet, together with tenor and soprano voices, open the Masterpiece of World Opera proposing well-known toast of the first act of “La Traviata”, “Libiamo nei lieti calici” by Maestro Giuseppe Verdi, Figaro’s Aria “Largo al Factotum” from “The Barber of Seville” by Giachino Rossini will follow, together with the duet of Micaela and Don José “Parle moi de ma mère” from the opera “Carmen” by Bizet. Moreover, bohemian song “Les tringles des distres tintaient” from “Carmen” by Bizet, two arias from “Faust” by Gounod – “O Dieu!Ah! Je ris de me voir” and “Avant de quitter ces lieux”, Elvira’s aria “Ernani! Ernani, involami” from “Ernani” together with triumphal march “Gloria all’Egitto” from “Aida” Opera by Verdi, two scenes worldwide known as to be the best Italian tradition always eternal and touching.

The “ouverture” from “Carmen” by Bizet open the second part of this unique event where the audience will be delighted by different arias and performances coming for the best of Italian and French artists internationally known: from Dalila’s aria “Mon coeur s’ouvre a ta voix” of the Opera “Samson and Dalila” by Saint Saens to the aria “La donna e’ mobile” from “Il Duca di Matova” by Verdi, from the Chorus Gypsy “Vedi le fosche notturne spoglie” of “Il Trovatore” by Verdi to the aria of “Princess de Bouillon”, “Acerba volutta” by Cilea. Greatest performances of the Song “La Vie en Rose” by Edith Piaff, performed by Mariana Panova (soprano) and “O sole mio” by E. Di Capua, interpreted in unison, will be part of closing part of the Masterpiece of World Opera. The group of soloists are really well know all around the world. Mariana Panova (Soprano), Daniela Dyakova (mezzosoprano), Ivan Momirov (tenor), Atanas Mladenov (baritone). Chorus and Orchestra of the Sofia Opera and Ballet. The conductor Luciano Di Martino, graduated at the Hamburg University of Music and Theatre, has worked in Germany, Italy, French, Spain, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Russia and US.

PROGRAM Italian and French Anthem Verdi - La Traviata Brindisi “Libiamo nei lieti calici” (T .Ivanova, I. Momirov, Chorus) Rossini – Il Barbiere di Siviglia Figaro’s Cavatina “Largo al Factotum” (A. Mladenov) Bizet - Carmen Duet of Micaela and Don Jose’ “Parle moi de ma mere“ (M. Panova, I. Momirov) Bizet - Carmen Chanson Bohème “Les tringles des sistres tintaient“ (D. Dyakova) Gounod - Faust Margherite’s Air des Bijoux “O Dieu ! Ah! Je ris de me voir“ (M . Panova) Gounod - Faust Valentin’s aria “Avant de quitter ces lieux” (A. Mladenov)

Verdi - Aida Triumphal March “Gloria all’Egitto” (Chorus) P A U S E Bizet - Carmen (Ouverture) Saint-Saens – Samson et Dalila Dalila’s aria “Mon coeur s’ouvre a ta voix” (D. Dyakova) Saint-Saens – Samson et Dalila “Bacchanale” (Orchestra Interlude) Verdi - Rigoletto Duke of Mantua’s aria “La donna e’ mobile” (I. Momirov) Verdi - Il Trovatore Gypsy Chorus “Vedi le fosche notturne spoglie” (Chorus) Cilea - Adriana Lecouvreur Princess de Bouillon’s aria “Acerba volutta” (D. Dyakova) Puccini - Turandot Calaf’s aria “Nessun dorma” (I. Momirov) Edith Piaff - Chanson “La Vie en Rose” (M. Panova) Cardillo – Core ‘ngrato “Catari’, Catari’” (I. Momirov) E. Di Capua – O sole mio (M. Panova, D. Dyakova, I. Momirov, A. Mladenov) ..... and others !!!

Location chosen for 2nd Edition “Masterpiece of World Opera” 2015 NATIONAL SOFIA AND OPERA BALLET (National Cultural Institution, prestigious location in the heart of Sofia)

1st Edition “Masterpiece of World Opera, on the occasion of Christmas Celebrations” 2014

II° Edition of MASTERPIECE OF WORLD OPERA on the occasion of Christmas Celebrations 10th December 2015 – 7h00pm National Opera and Sofia Ballet

2015

CAMERA DI COMMERCIO ITALIANA IN BULGARIA Founded in 2003 and recognized by Italian Government in law no.518/70 Member of the Association of Italian Chambers of Commerce Abroad Bul. Maria Luisa, 2, TZUM Center, fl. 5, Sofia 1000, T: +359 2 8463280/1–F: +359 2 9440869 Bul. Hristo Botev 92/B – Rilon Center, fl. 3, Plovdiv 4000, T: +359 32 660 897 – F: +359 32 660 752 info@camcomit.bg –info.plovdiv@camcomit.bg

www.camcomit.bg

Becoming Sponsor of the II° Edition of MASTERPIECE OF WORLD OPERA means being part of one of the most attractive events in Bulgaria and being on a privileged and international stage. During the event you will have the opportunity to relate with an influential audience of potential customers and partners. Moreover, being Sponsor means to take part in a world-class event!

THREE GOOD REASONS TO BECOME SPONSOR VISIBILITY: opportunity to reach a wide audience (almost 1.000 contacts) through your own brand. NETWORKING: possibility to widen your own business relations through an increase in the business opportunities and to relate with target entrepreneurs, top managers and local authorities. BRAND POSITIONING: it is the best opportunity to promote your brand in one of the best cultural context, developing your own brand awareness and promoting an exclusive event in one of the most prestigious location in Sofia. Italian Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria and French-Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, thanks to this high quality event and in order to match the different needs of the partners, set up different sponsorship opportunities, which allow you to get a number of commitments and privileges calibrated for different levels of visibility.

MAIN SPONSOR “MASTERPIECE OF WORLD OPERA”

€ 5 000

The company or organization interested in being MAIN SPONSOR will have a significant role during the MASTERPIECE OF WORLD OPERA event. The name and the brand of the Main Sponsor will have highest relevance on materials, on the web site of both Chambers of Commerce and at the venue of National Sofia Opera and Ballet. Moreover, the organizers can refer to the Sponsor in order to better highlight its contribution. This kind of promotion can be expressed in different ways, such as the right to hold an opening presentation for the event. As Main Sponsor of the event, corporate logo will be published on all promotional materials (posters, banners, billboards, city lights, event’s program, tickets and invitations for the Italian Quality Cocktail) that concern with the cultural event organized for the end of the year 2014, as well as with all newspaper articles, marketing and promotional materials that will be published about the event. As Main Sponsor of the event, you can benefit from: I° position on promotional material of the event Visibility and privileged positioning on all communication tools:

IN INTERN: ICCB contacts and members, advertising on communication tools of the Organizers (including also Corriere Italia Bulgaria magazine)

IN OUTDOOR: internet, website, outdoor, radio, TV, national press 4 seats reserved to Authorities (Balcony I – Row 2); 16 free tickets; CEO’s/President’s official opening speech; 6 invitations for the “Italian Quality Cocktail”, reserved to local Authorities during the break and

for dinner buffet; Opportunity to realize a promotional desk in the Foyer at National Sofia Opera and Ballet; Distribution of your company promotional materials (in front of the concert hall / ticket office) Distribution of promotional gadgets and materials at the venue;

1 banner in the Foyer of National Sofia Opera and Ballet and positioning of the company logo on the event web banner of Chambers websites www.camcomit.bg e www.ccifrance-bulgarie.org, in the sponsors section with an hyperlink to your website;

Positioning of promotional posters located outside the National Opera of Sofia; Mention of your sponsorship on press release, on CCIB daily newsletter, on social network, on

Corriere Italia Bulgaria (6/2015) and other communication tools managed by organizers and partners.

GOLD SPONSOR: € 3 000

Second positioning on all promotional materials (posters, banners, billboards, city lights, event program, tickets and invitations for the Italian Quality Cocktail) Second positioning on all communication tools:

IN INTERN: ICCB contacts and members, advertising on communication tools of the Organizers (including also Corriere Italia Bulgaria magazine)

IN OUTDOOR: internet, website, outdoor, radio, TV, national press 2 reserved to Authorities (Balcony I – Row 2); 8 free tickets; Mention during the official opening speech of the Masterpiece of Word Opera; 4 invitations for the “Italian Quality Cocktail reserved to local Authorities during the break and

for dinner buffet; Distribution of company brochures in the Foyer of National Opera and at the ticket office; Positioning of the company logo on the event web banner of Chambers websites

www.camcomit.bg e www.ccifrance-bulgarie.org, in the sponsors section with an hyperlink to your website;

Mention of your sponsorship on press release, on CCIB daily newsletter, on social networks, on Corriere Italia Bulgaria (6/2015) and other communication tools managed by organizers and partners.

SILVER SPONSOR: € 2 000

Third positioning on all promotional materials (posters, banners, event program, tickets and invitations for the Italian Quality Cocktail); Third positioning on all communication tools:

IN INTERN: ICCB contacts and members, advertising on communication tools of the Organizers (including also Corriere Italia Bulgaria magazine)

IN OUTDOOR: internet, website, outdoor, radio, TV, national press 6 free tickets; Mention during the official opening speech of the Masterpiece of Word Opera; 2 invitations for the “Italian Quality Cocktail”, reserved to local Authorities during the break

and for dinner buffet; Positioning of the company logo on the event web banner of Chambers websites

www.camcomit.bg e www.ccifrance-bulgarie.org, in the sponsors section with an hyperlink to your website;

Mention of your sponsorship on press release, on CCIB daily newsletter, on social networks, on Corriere Italia Bulgaria (6/2015) and other communication tools managed by organizers and partners.

I am interested in the following sponsorship opportunities: (Please, mark the box related to the chosen package. We will contact you once we receive your interest)

MAIN SPONSOR “MASTERPIECE OF WORLD OPERA” € 5 000

GOLD SPONSOR € 3 000

SILVER SPONSOR € 2 000

Company name: ______________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________ City: _________________________________________ Postal Code: ____________ Country: ____________________________________________________________ Contact Person: _______________________________________________________ Activity: _____________________________________________________________ Phone number: _______________________________________________________ Fax: ________________________________________________________________ E-mail: ______________________________________________________________ Website: ____________________________________________________________ Date__________________________ Signature___________________

For further information regarding sponsorship opportunities, please contact Italian Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria: Rosa Cusmano – Secretary General, segretariogenerale@camcomit.bg Elena Tarkalanova – Coordinator and Deputy Secretary General, coordinatore@camcomit.bg Phone number: +359 2 8463280/1 Diana Stoyanova – ICCB Plovdiv Office, service.plovdiv@camcomit.bg Phone number: +359 32 660 897 N.B. The deadline for sending company logo to be included on promotional material of the event is

November 15th, 2015, along with the payment of chosen sponsorship package to the following bank account: BNP PARIBAS SA – SOFIA BRANCH IBAN EUR currency: BG27 BNPA 9440 14 200519 10 IBAN BGN currency: BG45 BNPA 9440 10 200519 10 SWIFT BIC: BNPABGSX