{"id":33287,"date":"2024-02-23T11:00:08","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T11:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vca.gov.mt\/?post_type=etn&p=33287"},"modified":"2024-07-23T10:08:08","modified_gmt":"2024-07-23T10:08:08","slug":"opera-in-the-capital-2024","status":"publish","type":"etn","link":"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/opera-in-the-capital-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Opera in the Capital 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

This year\u2019s edition of Opera in the Capital takes a twist as soprano Nadia Vella joins Maltese tenors Cliff Zammit Stevens and Alan Sciberras. The popular concert returns to St George’s Square in Valletta on the 30th of August at 9pm, promising a balmy evening of arias and ensembles that showcase the majestic elements of the human voice\u2014the night\u2019s star attraction.<\/p>\n

Tickets for this much-loved event, now in its fourth edition, are available at Showshappening<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The trio, accompanied by the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra under the musical direction of Maestro Michael Laus, will perform world-famous opera excerpts and arias. Among the highlights are the emotionally charged arias “La fleur que tu m\u2019avais jet\u00e9e” from Bizet\u2019s Carmen and “\u00c8 la solita storia del pastore” from Cilea\u2019s L\u2019Arlesiana, contrasting with the dramatic fervor of “Donna non vidi mai” from Puccini\u2019s Manon Lescaut.<\/p>\n

The evening will also feature the sublime melodies of Louiguy\u2019s “La vie en rose,” “Lippen Schweigen” from Leh\u00e1r\u2019s The Merry Widow, “Je veux vivre” from Gounod\u2019s Rom\u00e9o et Juliette, and “All I Ask of You” from Lloyd Webber\u2019s The Phantom of the Opera, ensuring a diverse and spectacular repertoire that spans classical and music theatre traditions.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the beloved Maltese song “Xemx” and Zammit Stevens\u2019 “Fil-Qrib,” with their heartfelt lyrics and evocative melodies, will contribute to making Opera in the Capital an unforgettable experience for both the performers and the audience.<\/p>\n

Join us for this unforgettable celebration of operatic brilliance!<\/span><\/p>\n