Washington National Opera Opening Night Party
The Maid of Orleans

Following the opening night of the Washington National Opera’s recent production of Tchaikovsky’s “The Maid of Orleans,” renowned opera singer Mirella Freni and other cast members were hosted by Russian Yury V. Ushakov and his wife, Svetlana, at a post-production supper at their recently redecorated residence. Opera Director Placido Domingo made sure to praise Freni, who is celebrating fifty years as a professional opera singer. Next month she will also be celebrating the 40th anniversary of her debut at New York’s Metropolitan Opera.

Joann Mason, Colombian Amb. Luis Moreno and Gabriela Moreno

British Amb. David Manning and Svetlana Ushakova

Irina Reznik, Rima Al Sabah and Lady Manning	Mirella Freni

Jill Nevius, Placido Domingo and Marcia Mayo	Jane Cafritz and Russian Amb. Yuri Ushakov

Photos by Gregory David Photography