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La Traviata has marked a special turning point and exceptional event in Verdi’s work, since it depicted a story taken from the contemporary context, an “experimental” piece of opera, which found its place between the shades and shadows of Medieval and Renaissance adventures popular then, as Romanticism...

Final preparations are currently being done on and off the Astra Theatre stage as the opening night of La Traviata, considered a favourite by many locals from Giuseppe Verdi’s magnificent compositions, is now just hours away. The Gozo production, tomorrow and on Saturday, is only the second such production...

Readers of The Times today, 25 October, brought to our attention a commentary written by Candidus II in the section On the Dot under the section Cultured- a most fitting title for the distinctive cultural footprint of Teatru Astra and all of its initiatives. We are accompanying this item with the latest...

Teatru Astra has very recently published the final La Traviata opera poster which now includes all the details of the production. Eventually, this poster is set to frame another milestone in the history of Teatru Astra. All indicators point to an all round succesful production. Two full general rehearsals...

In what can be arguably defined as a significant coverage in the local press in the run up to the Opera La Traviata and Festival Mediterranea, The Malta Independent on Sunday of today 24 October 2010 features prominently yet another page article which is being reproduced below. La Traviata and the heritage...

The Sunday Times of Malta, today 24 October 2010, carries a full page interview in the Culture and Entertainment section with tenor Alessandro Liberatore who will sing Alfredo Germont in Teatru Astra's forthcoming La Traviata. The interview led by Albert Storace is being reproduced below. With his frank,...

Adds further photos from yesterday's rehearsal at the Robert Sammut Hall. Preparations are well underway for Teatru Astra's upcoming production of 'La Traviata'. The main cast together with members of Teatru Astra Opera Chorus have traveled to mainland Malta for their first rehearsal with the Malta...

In line with its commitment to take initiatives that enhance the Islands’ cultural environment, the Vodafone Malta Foundation is supporting La Traviata – the much awaited annual opera in Gozo, to be held at Teatru Astra on Thursday, the 28th and Saturday, the 30th of October. La Traviata opens the month-long...

In 2001, a romantic musical film Moulin Rouge! found an audience in almost every country worldwide, breaking box office records. Set in Paris, France, it told the story of a young man who falls in love with the terminally-ill star of the Moulin Rouge, a cabaret actress and courtesan. The film was based...

We are uploading further photos of Monday's memorable opera workshop with children. (Earlier) Timesofmalta.com's Life Arts and Entertainment section uploads video of yesterday's workshop and press conference. (Earlier) The Times of Malta today reports extensivley the opera educational workshop with...