Aid for Gozo theatres

Minister for Gozo Giovanna Debono has presented financial assistance of Lm2,500 to each of the two opera houses in Gozo, the Astra and the Aurora. The donation was made on the basis of an agreement that exists between the ministry and the two theatres...

Minister for Gozo Giovanna Debono has presented financial assistance of Lm2,500 to each of the two opera houses in Gozo, the Astra and the Aurora.

The donation was made on the basis of an agreement that exists between the ministry and the two theatres binding the government to assist in the production of the annual lyrical opera.

At the start of the theatrical season 2005-6, the Astra Theatre presented Giacomo Puccini's opera La Bohème with the participation of Maltese renowned tenor Joseph Calleja and his soprano-wife Tatiana Lisnic.

The Aurora Opera House presented Umberto Giordano's Fedora with soprano Laura Niculescu in the title role and tenor Mario Malagnini.

Ms Debono thanked both the La Stella Philharmonic Society and the Leone Philharmonic Society for their important contribution to culture, the economy and social life in Gozo.

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