What’s in your bag, Ms. Peretyatko-Mariotti?

On her latest album, Russian Light, opera singer Olga Peretyatko, 38, showcased works by Russian composers. This month, audiences have the chance to hear her powerful yet sensual voice live in The Marriage of Figaro in Hamburg. In July, she will be giving a concert at La Scala in Milan. Lufthansa Magazin peeked inside her bag at Tegel Airport in Berlin

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1 Lucky charm
I always keep this blue armband and amulet close – my little brother Alexander brought it back from Tokyo for me.

 

2 Throat spray 
This is an important item for an opera singer because it protects your voice. I have another 15 or so in my case.

 

3 Colored pencils 
I have a new hobby: drawing. It calms me down, especially when I’m nervous before a performance. I also use the pencils to jot down thoughts and ideas.

 

The sound of Olga Peretyatko-Mariotti

I Puritani: “Vien, diletto”

Olgas Playlist

Teardrop – Massive Attack

Summer Dreams – Skream

I’ve Been Thinking – Handsome Boy Modeling School feat. Cat Power

For more on Olga Peretyatko-Mariotti, visit www.olgaperetyatko.com