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The signs were all there. It was more than obvious that with such a gilt-edged cast, a choral mass of singular distinction, an artistic director with a flair for innovation, a seasoned conductor second to none and a superb scenic artist with his fine honed team, this Aida was going places. It just did! The...

A premise: As everyone knows, Verdi never set foot in Egypt. The handsome commission to the tune of 150.000 francs, a considerable sum in those days, by the Regent Ismail Pascia', could not lure him to Egypt! Verdi composed Aida in the safety of his home, wryly justifying his decision to stay away from...

This weekend, Teatru Astra showcases the highlight of its artistic calendar, with two performances of Verdi's grand opera Aida on Thursday 27th and Saturday 29th October. This will be the third time that Astra will be producing this opera, the first time being in 1988. A luxury cast has been selected...

It is common knowledge that the production of opera at Gozo's Teatru Astra enjoys a well-established tradition of excellence, with the engagement of an internationally renowned cast, a fantastic opera chorus, imposing sets and scenery, outstanding costumes and spectacular lights. There is a strong educational...

Teatru Astra proudly announces the opera production of Lucia di Lammermoor, a tragic opera in three acts by Gaetano Donizetti on the 26 and 28 October 2017. The opera was produced at the same Teatru Astra way back in February 1988. Lucia di Lammermoor is a dramma tragico (tragic opera) in three acts...

Teatru Astra has just announced its latest educational initiative, 'Behind the Opera Curtain', a free workshop featuring the artistic and music directors from Teatru Astra's forthcoming production of AIDA. Aimed at opera lovers and patrons of the Astra residing in Malta, singers and students, the workshop...

Teatru Astra, with the support of Bank of Valletta, is proud to announce the fifteenth edition of Festival Mediterranea, a series of cultural events to be held in Gozo between the 17th of October and 19th of November 2016. This year's festival was officially launched during a press conference addressed...

Carlo Colombara's deep authoritative bass will deliver the opening gambit to what promises to be an outstanding Aida at the Teatru Astra. The Teatru Astra management is justifiably proud to announce a top tier cast for Verdi's grand masterpiece. Alongside Verdi heavyweight Colombara features Silvia dalla...

The La Stella Philharmonic Society would like to congratulate Mr. George Camilleri, one of its leading bandsman, on his appointment as a soloist in the Independence Day Concert organised by the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of Mro. Brian Schembri. A concert amidst which, he will be performing...

Two months away from the production of Verdi’s AIDA, preparations are underway for the curtain to rise on the 15th edition of Festival Mediterranea, an annual celebration of high culture that once again turns all eyes on our island's artistic bonanza. The Teatru Astra is now offering its esteemed...