[Protagonisti] D. ASCIONE F. GRIFONI - OLYCOM letana e quella araba, Afef e Marco Tronchetti Provera fotografati tunisina. Del resto, ad Anacapri la scorsa estate in occasione siamo tutti affacciati della festa di compleanno sul Mediterraneo», di Luca Cordero sottolinea. di Montezemolo. Mai avuta la tentazione di comprare casa at Anacapri Afef and Marco Tronchetti Provera last summer a Capri, come hanno for Luca Cordero di Montezemolo’s fatto i vostri amici birthday. Diego Della Valle, che sverna a Torre Materita di Anacapri o Luca Cordero di Montezemolo? «Il problema è che Capri è scomoda da raggiungere per chi vive a Milano. La riviera ligure è decisamente più a portata di mano. Ma mai dire mai». and Caravita di Sirignano), or a place to stroll down streets like Via Camerelle. And honestly, what could ever compare with the gorgeous view of the island Afef can enjoy from the deck of the Kauris, the 32-meter sailing yacht owned by her husband, Marco Tronchetti Provera? Nothing short of a floating hotel. Indeed, Afef is not at all familiar with the hotels on Capri’s terra firma. “The only one I know is the Quisisana, where I have stayed and do often stop at for an aperitivo,” she says. “The rest of the time we dock at Marina Grande or simply sail around the island. I’m a nomad at heart: when I first came to Italy in 1989 I was living in Paris, so I went back and forth. I’ve spent my summers in Sardinia, mainly Porto Rotondo; the Tuscan coast at Cala Galera; and in Portofino. Water is one of my sources of energy: I grew up in Lebanon; in Paris I always strolled along the Seine; in Milan I haunt the canals - the Navigli - and in Portofino I have a Pirelli P Zero 420 inflatable. Of course, Capri and its unique setting is something else altogether. I go swimming, sunbathe, and revel in that golden silence and utter freedom that only a sailboat can guarantee you. Off-season, if possible. By moonlight.” But with all due respect for Capri’s version of the iconic Arab medina, Afef, never an excursion to the top of Monte Solaro, or out to the Casa Rossa dear to Curzio Malaparte, or even a jog to the lighthouse, say? “Sorry to disappoint you! It’s Capri’s taxis I love, a coffee in the Piazzetta, or the flat sandals I buy at Da Costanzo: the last time I bought two pairs of flip-flops, purple and gold. A good summer alternative to my ballet flats.” What about the island’s chocolate cake? “Not for me. I prefer to eat light; I often go to the restaurant Da Paolino: fish, seafood, pasta, and pizza. No cheese or rich desserts.” Mrs. Tronchetti Provera’s after-dinner scene is much more daring: “We never miss the lively Anema e Core owned by Guido Lembo, a delightful person who taught me all I know about Neapolitan songs; I adore them, though I can’t sing them. I just follow along when everyone in the room sings them in chorus - it makes for quite an entertaining evening. I’m probably a better dancer or tambourine player.” Afef Jnifen’s own top ten of Naples greatest hits leads off with Cumm’è by Roberto Murolo, made popular by Mia Martini. Next are classics such as Funiculì Funiculà - Afef helpfully hums the melody here - Reginella, Torna a Surriento, O Sarracino. “I notice many similarities between the music of Naples and Arab and specifically Tunisian music. We all do overlook the Mediterranean, after all, she reflects.” Has the thought of buying a house on Capri ever crossed your mind? Like your friend Diego Della Valle, who winters at Torre Materita in Anacapri, or Luca Cordero di Montezemolo? “The problem there is that Capri is hard to get to if you live in Milan, while the Ligurian Riviera is practically around the corner. But never say never, right?” 10
[Protagonisti] Per il giornalista padrone del gossip lo spirito “cafonal” si è impadronito del fascino antico intervista a Roberto D’Agostino di Daniele Autieri L’isola dei famosi 12
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