https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/99826 2026-05-26T06:19:20Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/146773 Title: An evening with Gary Lineker (Theatre programme) Abstract: Manoel Theatre and Mellow Drama present the programme for the comedy "An Evening with Gary Lineker", written by Arthur Smith and Chris England. The performance was held from the 4th till the 7th of May, 2006, at the Manoel Theatre, in Valletta. Description: Two copies of programme included, one with some casts'/crews' signatures, and the other without. Both programmes include note on the play, note on Mellow Drama written and signed by its founders James and John including Mellow Drama's contact details, lists of cast and crew, list of logos for companies the production was made in association with, photos of cast members, biographical notes with photos on director James Calvert and actors John Montanaro, Steve Casaletto, Julia Calvert, Michael Zammit Maempel and Faye Paris, rehearsal photos with short note on the development of a production, quoted press reviews of previous performances of "An Evening with Gary Lineker", and note advertising M.A.D.C.'s forthcoming production of "The Merry Wives of Windsor" to be held in July. Programme is given no. 2332 in archival records. Retrieved from the Manoel theatre records. 2006-05-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/146772 Title: An evening of opera & song (Programme) Abstract: Manoel Theatre, Musique, and the Accademia Lirica del Mediterraneo present the programme for an evening of opera and song, featuring performances from pianists Sharon Gauci and Michelle Castelletti, and tenor singers Mro. Pietro Ballo and Brian Cefai. The concert featured the musical works of Puccini, Verdi, Tosti, Giordano, Bellini, and Donizetti. The performance was held on the 28th of April, 2006, at Sala Isouard in the Manoel Theatre, in Valletta. Description: Programme includes picture of singer Mro. Pietro Ballo, list of featured music including composers, their operas as applicable and their singers, and list of featured participants. Programme is given no. 2330 in archival records. Retrieved from the Manoel theatre records. 2006-04-28T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/146771 Title: EU celebration concert (Programme) Abstract: Manoel Theatre, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism & Culture and the Istituto Italiano di Cultura, present the programme for an EU Celebration concert, celebrating Malta's second anniversary for being part of the European Union. The concert was directed by Michael Laus, led by Marcelline Agius, and performed by the Orkestra Nazzjonali (National Orchestra). The concert starred pianist Roberto Cominati. The concert featured the musical works of Prokofiev, Ravel, and Beethoven. The performance was held on the 25th of April, 2006, at the Manoel Theatre, in Valletta. Description: Programme includes foreword from the Maltese Minister for Tourism and Culture Francis Zammit Dimech including his photo and signature, note with group photo on the National Orchestra, list of featured music including composers, notes with photos and signatures on conductor Michael Laus and soloist Roberto Cominati, notes on featured music, photo of the title page for the corrected copy of Beethoven's Symphony no. 3, op.55 in E flat major titled "Eroica", list of forthcoming National Orchestra concerts including their dates and some featured music, list of members of the National Orchestra, list of members of National Orchestra's Board of Directors, Council of Management and Administration teams, and list of acknowledgements. Programme is given no. 2329 in archival records. Retrieved from the Manoel theatre records. 2006-04-25T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/146770 Title: Dido and Aeneas in concert version ; Maltese operatic arias in concert (Programme) Abstract: Manoel Theatre and Bank of Valletta (BOV) present the programme for the concert version of Henry Purcell's "Dido and Aeneas", and a concert of Maltese operatic arias. The concerts were held as part of the BOV Opera Festival 2006. The concert of "Dido and Aeneas" was musically directed by Christopher Muscat, and was performed by the Vocalise Chamber Ensemble (led by Marcelline Agius) and Schola Cantorum Jubilate (directed by chorus mistress Marouska Attard). The concert of Maltese operatic arias was artistically directed by Christopher Muscat, and starred singers Rosabelle Bianchi (soprano), Charles Vincenti (tenor) and Albert Buttigieg (bass), and pianist Caroline Camilleri. The concert of Maltese operatic arias featured the musical works of Nicolò Isouard, Paolino Vassallo, Carmelo Pace, Anton Nani, and Charles Camilleri. The concert of "Dido and Aeneas" was held on the 18th of March, while the concert of Maltese operatic arias was held on the 19th of March, 2006. Both concerts were held at the Auditorium of the Convent of the Sacred Heart, in St Julians. Description: Programme includes list of Manoel Theatre Management Committee, list of sponsors to the Manoel Theatre Management Committee, notes with details on performances and bookings at the Manoel Theatre, foreword written by BOV group's chairman Roderick Chalmers with his photo, note on the creation of Purcell's "Dido and Aeneas" including picture of composer Henry Purcell, note advertising the Culture 2000 programme, synopsis of each act of the opera, essay with photo on musical/artistic director Christopher Muscat, note on Vocalise with photo of it's founder/music teacher Claire Massa, list of members of Vocalise Chamber Ensemble, notes with photos on soloists for "Dido and Aeneas" Rosabelle Bianchi, Charles Vincenti, Marouska Attard, Claudia Tabone, Corazon Mizzi, Michelle Cachia Castelletti and Charlene Aquilina, note with group photo on Schola Cantorum Jubilate, list of members of Schola Cantorum Jubilate, list of featured music including composers, their operas and their performers in the concert of Maltese arias, essay on Maltese opera through the ages including notes on featured Maltese composers and their works written by Christopher Muscat, notes with photos on soloists for the concert of Maltese arias Caroline Calleja, Rosabelle Bianchi, Charles Vincenti and Albert Buttigieg, list of cast and production team for "Dido and Aeneas", list of singers and director for the concert of Maltese arias, and note advertising forthcoming BOV Opera Festival performance of "Il Barbiere di Siviglia" to be performed in March. Programme is given no. 2316 and 2317 in archival records. Retrieved from the Manoel theatre records. 2006-03-01T00:00:00Z