Despite being one of the country’s newer theatres — built between 1971 and 1976 — Teatru tal-Opra Aurora has already secured a reputation as a high-quality and popular venue, known, in particular, for its opera productions welcoming distinguished local and international performers. This month, the theatre welcomes two productions, beginning with Giuseppe Verdi’s famous opera Aida on 15 October. Set in Ancient Egypt’s Old Kingdom, the opera is known for its rich score, lavish set designs and sumptuous costumes, with this production featuring soprano Serena Farnocchia and tenor Antonello Palombi. Later this month, on 30 October, the theatre welcomes the Gozo Youth Orchestra, Cash & Band and 7-Star Pyramid Productions for a symphonic rock concert performing songs from across almost two decades of popular music, entitled From The Beatles to U2. The performance features the 7-Star Pyramid Productions choir under the direction of Dorothy Bezzina, as well as guest stars Sarah Bonnici, Chris Grech, Neville Refalo, Kurt Cassar and Ludwig Galea.
‘From the Beatles to U2’ takes place 30 October. To find out more, visit the Teatru tal-Opra Aurora website.