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Opera full-details poster published

26 October 2010

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...

La Traviata new production for local opera buffs

24 October 2010

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...

Striking a balance. Albert Storace interviews Alessandro Liberatore.

24 October 2010

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,...

UPDATED - Intensive rehearsals for La Traviata underway

22 October 2010

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...

Vodafone Malta Foundation supports Opera at Teatru Astra

21 October 2010

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...

Notes from Gandini's Public Lecture on Opera La Traviata

20 October 2010

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...

UPDATED 2 - Students experience the power of opera

20 October 2010

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...

A celebration of our prehistoric heritage

19 October 2010

As the ninth edition of Festival Mediterranea, organised by Teatru Astra, gets underway focus shifts to our unparalleled prehistoric heritage during five days with a number of events taking place in Malta and Gozo. Events once again see the participation of leading UK archaeologist and scholar Dr David...

Fantastic international cast for 'La Traviata' at Teatru Astra

17 October 2010

Teatru Astra is proud to be announcing the full cast for its upcoming opera production La Traviata, made up of international singers of a fantastic reputation together with a selection from our very best home-grown. La Traviata will be performed twice, on Thursday 28 and Saturday 30 October 2010 at Teatru...

La Traviata returns to the Astra this month

17 October 2010

The Sunday Times today 17 October 2010 is publishing in its Cultural and Entertainment section a feature on Teatru Astra's La Traviata, which is being reproduced in full below. A beautiful full colour picture from the 2009 Rigoletto accompanies the article. The Teatru Astra in Gozo is opening its...