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PRIME MINISTER LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE

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

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

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

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

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...