TEATRU TAL-OPRA AURORA,
VICTORIA, GOZO, MALTA
  /  2022

The Leone Grand Christmas Variety at the Teatru tal-Opra Aurora was the main event in the Christmas-in-Gozo programme, run by the Directorate for Cultural Heritage within the Ministry for Gozo, on the Friday before Christmas, 23rd December. Gozo-based artist Paul A. Stellini was asked to live-paint the band and audience at the Aurora Opera House on the special

The annual band concert in November is a staple event in the cultural calendar of the Teatru tal-Opra Aurora and its mother-organisation, the Leone Band. Here come a few shots of the special night on 5th November 2022, as captured by Antonella Portelli.

Gloria all'Egitto they say! Aida's triumph scene can be seen as one of the most successful and celebrated culture-branding exercises ever, making Egyptology even more fashionable, palatable and relatable in popular culture. Here's how Franco Zeffirelli reimagined it in his 2001 Busseto version, retaken at the Teatru tal-Opra Aurora in Gozo, on Saturday 15th October. Moveo Dance company earned their

Gloria all'Egitto they say! Aida's triumph scene can be seen as one of the most successful and celebrated culture-branding exercises ever, making Egyptology even more fashionable, palatable and relatable in popular culture. Here's how Franco Zeffirelli reimagined it in his 2001 Busseto version, retaken at the Teatru tal-Opra Aurora in Gozo, on Saturday 15th October. Moveo Dance company earned their

Gloria all'Egitto they say! Aida's triumph scene can be seen as one of the most successful and celebrated culture-branding exercises ever, making Egyptology even more fashionable, palatable and relatable in popular culture. Here's how Franco Zeffirelli reimagined it in his 2001 Busseto version, retaken at the Teatru tal-Opra Aurora in Gozo, on Saturday 15th October. Moveo Dance company earned their

Gloria all'Egitto they say! Aida's triumph scene can be seen as one of the most successful and celebrated culture-branding exercises ever, making Egyptology even more fashionable, palatable and relatable in popular culture. Here's how Franco Zeffirelli reimagined it in his 2001 Busseto version, retaken at the Teatru tal-Opra Aurora in Gozo, on Saturday 15th October. Moveo Dance company earned their

Gloria all'Egitto they say! Aida's triumph scene can be seen as one of the most successful and celebrated culture-branding exercises ever, making Egyptology even more fashionable, palatable and relatable in popular culture. Here's how Franco Zeffirelli reimagined it in his 2001 Busseto version, retaken at the Teatru tal-Opra Aurora in Gozo, on Saturday 15th October. Moveo Dance company earned their

"Chi mai fra gl'inni e i plausi, erge alla gloria il vol" Aida's Act 2 opens with the first scene set in the gynaeceum, Amneris' apartments Set by Franco Zeffirelli, dressed by Anna Anni Lit by Gianni Paolo Mirenda and Donald Camilleri Mounted by Teddy Mizzi Brought to life by Vivien Hewitt (Stage Director) and Colin Attard (Musical Director)

The epitome of religious pageantry and power play in Aida's Act 1 Scenes 1 and 2. The Hall of the King's Palace and the Temple of Phtha. Created by Franco Zeffirelli Robed by Anna Anni Lit by Gianni Paolo Mirenda and Donald Camilleri Mounted by Teddy Mizzi Staged by Vivien Hewitt Directred by Colin Attard