Gaulitanus Choir is proud to announce the 11th edition of Gaulitana: A Festival of Music. Running from 25 February until 2 April, 2017, “Gozo’s main classical festival” will feature a multifarious programme of events in various genres and styles. The highlight will be Puccini’s opera Madama Butterfly, being held at the Teatru tal-Opra Aurora on April 1. The full-scale production will present Malta’s internationally acclaimed soprano Miriam Gauci in the lead role. Colin Attard

* AUDITIONS for TEATRU MANOEL YOUTH OPERA will be held on Wednesday, September 21 at 10am. Now in its fourth season, TMYO offers a remarkable opportunity for young singers to learn and perform. The programme’s aim is to enrich Malta and Gozo's emerging operatic talent and offer intensive training and operatic experience to those who wish to pursue a career as singers. This programme acts as a semi-professional performing ground for singers aged between 18 and 35. Weekly sessi