Festival Mediterranea – Programme of events

Eighth Edition| 23 October - 6 November 2009
Friday 23 October: Recital on late 18th century British Pipe Organ: Richard Vendome | Aula Mgr G. Farrugia | 20.00hrs | Free Entrance (Booking essential).

Saturday 24 October: Concert by Schola Pietatis Antonio Vivaldi (Period original instruments and costumes) Artistic Director: Richard Vendome | St George's Basilica | 20.00hrs | Free Entrance (Reservation possible).

Sunday 25 October: Vocal Recital by Amy Weber (soprano) and Richard Vendome (pianist) | Aula Mgr G. Farrugia | 20.00hrs | Free Entrance (Booking essential).

Tuesday 27 October: Site visit to St George's Basilica with Dr Paul G. Pisani | 12.30hrs | Free entrance (Reservation possible).

Thursday 29 October: Giuseppe Verdi's RIGOLETTO featuring Peter Danailov, Antonino Interisano, Miriam Cauchi, Franco de Grandis, Emilia Boteva; Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, Musical director: Joseph Vella; Artistic director: Mario Corradi | Teatru Astra | 19.30hrs | for prices see below.

Thursday 29 October: Dinner with the stars - Feast of Mediterranean food and wine |Ta' Mena Restaurant, Marsalforn | 23.30hrs | €30.

Friday 30 October: Site visit to St George's Basilica with Dr Paul G. Pisani | 12.30hrs | Free entrance (Reservation possible).

Friday 30 October: Site visit to Ggantija, Ghejzu's Cave & Stone Circle with Dr David Trump | 14.30hrs | €20.

Friday 30 October: Virtuoso Concert by La Stella Soloists | Aula Mgr G. Farrugia | 19.30hrs | Free entrance (Booking essential).

Saturday 31 October: Site visit to Salt Pans, cheeslet manufacture, Agrofarm, olive pressing, mushroom growing, finger food & wine tasting | 10.00hrs | € 20.

Saturday 31 October: Giuseppe Verdi's RIGOLETTO featuring Peter Danailov, Antonino Interisano, Miriam Cauchi, Franco de Grandis, Emilia Boteva; Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, Musical director: Joseph Vella; Artistic director: Mario Corradi | Teatru Astra | 19.30hrs | for prices see below.

Saturday 31 October: Dinner with the stars - Feast of Mediterranean food and wine |Ta' Mena Restaurant, Marsalforn | 23.30hrs | €30.

Sunday 1 November: Music in the Liturgy - Laudate Pueri Choir | St George's Basilica | 11.00hrs | Free entrance.

Sunday 1 November: Piano Recital - Elizabeth Leonardi | Aula Mgr G. Farrugia | 20.00hrs | Free entrace (Booking essential).

Monday 2 November: Site visit with Dr David Trump in Gozo | 10.00hrs | €20.

Tuesday 3 November: Public Lecture by Dr David Trump | Giardini Vella Hall - Teatru Astra | 21.00hrs | Free entrance (Booking essential).

Wednesday 4 November: Site visit with Dr David Trump in Malta | 12.00hrs | €20.

Wednesday 4 November: Site visit to Hypogeum, Tarxien with Dr David Trump | 15.00hrs & 16.00hrs | € 30.

Friday 6 November: Site visit with Dr David Trump in Malta | 12.00hrs | € 20.

Friday 6 November: Site visit to Hypogeum, Tarxien with Dr David Trump | 15.00hrs & 16.00hrs | €30.

Opera Tickets | Thursday 29 October:

Balcony: €40.00

Auditorium flat part + Upper Steps & Side Boxes: €70.00

Auditorium Golden Tickets: €110

Opera Tickets | Saturday 31 October:

Balcony : €50.00

Auditorium flat part + Upper Steps & Boxes : €70.00

Auditorium Golden Tickets: €110

Golden Tkts: Auditorium steps (lower section) + First Interval Drinks + Dinner with the Stars.

Booking essential: All events marked 'Booking essential' are free of charge but booking has to be done at Teatru Astra by phone: 2155 0985, 9988 3007 or email: [email protected]
A contribution of €15 ensures best seats reservation for the three concerts on 23, 24 and 25 October.
A contribution of €10 ensures best seats reservation for the two concerts on 30 October and 1 November.