https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/114302 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:51:26 GMT 2026-08-20T15:51:26Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/121278 Title: Vocal and orchestral concert (Programme) Abstract: Manoel Theatre Orchestra and Chorus Melitensis present the programme for their vocal and instrumental concert, conducted by Joseph Sammut, led by George Spiteri, and starring tenor singer Aurelio Micallef Grimaud and bass singer Carmel Muscat. The Chorus Melitensis were instructed by chorus instructress Bice Bisazza. The concert featured the musical works of Rossini, Suppé, Franck, Weber, Bizet, and Moussorgsky. The concert was held on the 17th of May, 1970, at the Manoel Theatre, in Valletta. Description: Two versions of programme included, one regular programme with performers' signatures and one souvenir programme without. Regular programme includes list of featured music including composers, list of crew from Manoel theatre, list of Manoel Theatre Management Committee, and list of forthcoming events at the Manoel Theatre. Souvenir programme includes photo of conductor Joseph Sammut, list of Chorus Melitensis Committee 1969-70 members, photo of Chorus Melitensis, list of featured music including composers, photos of singers Aurelio Micallef Grimaud and Carmel Muscat, lists of female and male choir members of Chorus Melitensis, and index list of advertisers. Programme is given no. 291 in archival records. Retrieved from the Manoel theatre records. Sun, 17 May 1970 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/121278 1970-05-17T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/121277 Title: The Israeli Bat-Dor dance company (Programme) Abstract: Manoel Theatre, in collaboration with the Embassy of Israel, presents the programmes for a ballet and dance event produced by Batsheva de Rothschilde, and performed by the Bat-Dor Dance Company. The event featured ballet performances with choreography created by Peter Wright, Job Sanders, Benjamin Harkarvy, and Rudi van Dantzig. The dance pieces performed were the following: "Concerto", "Angels and Others", "The Great Peacock", "Kaleidoscope", "Bachianas Brasileiras", "Requiem for Sounds", "Maya Light", "Contrasts", and "Night Island". The performances were held as part of the Malta Arts Festival 1970, from the 30th of May till the 1st of June, 1970, at the Manoel Theatre, in Valletta. Description: Three programmes included. Each programme possibly applied to one day of the event. All programmes include note on the Bat-Dor company written by Dora Sowden, photos of different performances, and list of crew from Manoel theatre. First programme includes lists of cast/creators with some cast signatures for pieces "Concerto", and "Angels and Others", and lists of cast/creators and short notes with cast signatures for "The Great Peacock", and "Kaleidoscope". Second programme includes lists of cast/creators with some cast signatures for pieces "Concerto", "Bachianas Brasileiras" and "Angels and Others", and lists of cast/creators and short notes with cast signatures for "The Great Peacock", and "Kaleidoscope". Third programme includes lists of cast/creators with some cast signatures for piece "Requiem for Sounds", and lists of cast/creators and short notes with cast signatures for "Maya Light", "Contrasts", and "Night Island". Programme is given no. 292 in archival records. Retrieved from the Manoel theatre records. Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/121277 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/121276 Title: The hollow crown : The fall and foibles of the kings and queens of England (Theatre programme) Abstract: Manoel Theatre and M.A.D.C. present the programme for the devised performance "The Hollow Crown": an entertainment about the Kings and Queens of England devised by John Barton. The performance was held as part of the Malta Arts Festival 1970, from the 24th till the 26th of April, 1970, at the Manoel Theatre, in Valletta. Description: Programme includes lists of participating readers and musicians with signatures, list of scenes with featured historical Kings, Queens and events, list of crew from M.A.D.C. with some signatures, list of crew from Manoel theatre, list of M.A.D.C. committee members, list of Manoel Theatre Management Committee, and list of forthcoming events at the Manoel theatre. Programme is given no. 283 in archival records. Retrieved from the Manoel theatre records. Wed, 01 Apr 1970 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/121276 1970-04-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/121275 Title: The Berlin State Opera Ballet (Programme) Abstract: Manoel Theatre, in association with the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, presents the programme for a ballet event performed by the Berlin State Opera Ballet Group. The event featured the ballet performances to the musical works of Tchaikovsky and Bach, including choreography created by choreographers like Anthony Tudor, John Taras, and Tatjana Govsky. The ballets performed were the following: "Dessins Pour Six", "Peasant Dance", "Labyrinth of the Truth", "Concerto", "Don Quixote", "Concerto in F minor", and "Gala Performance". The performance was held as part of the Malta Arts Festival 1970, on the 3rd of May, 1970, at the Manoel Theatre, in Valletta. Description: Programme includes lists of cast/creators for pieces "Dessins Pour Six", "Peasant Dance" and "Labyrinth of the Truth" with some performers' signatures, list of crew from Manoel theatre, photo of Peasant Dance performance, synopsis of "Labyrinth of the Truth", photos of "Gala Performance", list of cast/creators for "Concerto", "Don Quixote", "Concerto in F minor" and "Gala Performance" with some performers' signatures, and short note on "Gala Performance". Programme is given no. 286 in archival records. Retrieved from the Manoel theatre records. Sun, 03 May 1970 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/121275 1970-05-03T00:00:00Z