When the sporting decisions of the Longines Global Champions Tour Vienna | Schönbrunn Palace are made in September, a very special moment awaits riders and spectators alike.
Austro-Sicilian tenor Paolo Scariano will musically accompany the grand awards ceremony, along with a 100-member children's choir. From the balcony of Schönbrunn Palace, he will perform Puccini's world-famous aria „Nessun Dorma,“ providing an exceptional closing to the tournament weekend.
Scariano became widely known as a finalist on the successful ORF show „Die große Chance.“ For the Longines Global Champions Tour Vienna, his performance embodies precisely the ethos that distinguishes the event: world-class sport meets culture, tradition, and the unique atmosphere of Schönbrunn Palace.
While thousands of visitors follow the tournament's moments in the Ehrenhof, a setting unfolds that goes far beyond a classic award ceremony. Peak athletic performance, the historic backdrop of a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the power of music merge into a special experience.
The performance is also something special for Paolo Scariano himself. The tenor is not only a musician but also a great horse lover. This makes his anticipation even greater to be part of an event that brings international equestrian sport to Vienna at the highest level.
Those who visit the Longines Global Champions Tour Vienna can look forward not only to the world's best show jumpers but also to musical moments that will be remembered for a long time to come.