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Teatru Astra and Festival Mediterranea feature in article in the "Frankfurter Rundschau"

2 July 2009

In an article entitled “Schöne Schwester” (beautiful sister), journalist Johanna Rüdiger writes about the island region of Gozo.The article focuses mainly on the natural beauty of the island and how much the island has to offer vis-à-vis culture and heritage. Regarding culture and cultural activities...

Rigoletto fit-Teatru Astra: opra oħra b'suċċess garantit

10 June 2009

Il-kumment ta’ Gabriele D’Annunzio fuq Verdi, “colui che pianse ed amò per tutti” (hu beka u ħabb għal kulħadd), jiġbor f’kelmtejn il-ġenju u t-talent tal-Maestro.Din il-frażi famuża ta’ D’Annunzio, li lanqas għalih l-imħabba u d-dmugħ ma kienu ġodda, tgħid kull ma jista’ jingħad u għandu fuq Rigoletto.Aktarx...

The Duke of the high Cs

29 May 2009

Kenneth Zammit Tabona has a chat with Sicilian tenor Antonino Interisano about operatic life and his Gozo experiences while in Malta singing Rossini’s Stabat Mater at St John’s Co-Cathedral, last month. Could not help it. After having chatted for hours with Antonino Interisano over a protracted lunch,...

PRIME MINISTER LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE

29 May 2009

The new website of Festival Mediterranea was launched last Saturday, during the Prime Minister's visit to the La Stella Philharmonic Society premises and the Astra Theatre. The Prime Minister, who was accompanied by Giovanna Debono, Minister for Gozo, Parliamentary Secretary Dr Chris Said, and Frederick...

NEW WEBSITE LAUNCHED

23 May 2009

A new website catering specifically for the Festival Mediterranea will be launched today by Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi. Brandishing an attractive layout, this website will provide a thorough insight of the festival’s history and the upcoming programme for this year’s edition. The key feature of...

RIGOLETTO AT THE ASTRA: OPERATIC HIGHLIGHT OF THE YEAR

19 May 2009

Gabriele D'Annunzio's telegraphic phrase about Verdi, "colui che pianse ed amo' per tutti" (he wept and loved for all), sums up in a nutshell the Maestro's genius and flair. D'Annunzio's telling phrase, himself no new comer to love and tears, says it all about Rigoletto. Perhaps in no other of his operas...

Festival Mediterranea – Programme of events

19 May 2009

Eighth Edition| 23 October - 6 November 2009Friday 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)...

L-OPRA TURANDOT FUQ IL CORRIERE DEL TEATRO

19 May 2009

Hekk kif bħalissa jinsabu għaddejjin l-aħħar tħejjijiet qabel jitħabbar uffiċjalment il-programm tat-tmien edizzjoni ta' Festival Mediterranea, is-suċċess grandjuż li ntlaħaq is-sena li għaddiet bil-produzzjoni tal-opra Turandot, għadu fuq fomm kulħadd. Il-magazine Taljan Corriere Del Teatro fl-ewwel...