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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Malta:20261023T193000
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SUMMARY:PASSIONE ITALIANA
DESCRIPTION:An Evening of Opera Arias &amp\; Neapolitan Songs\nFriday\, 23 
 October | 7:30 PM\nSt. Augustine Priory Apse\, Old Bakery Street\, Vallett
 a\n\nKick off the concert season in style at the enchanting Sip and Listen
  series with Passione Italiana\, a captivating blend of beloved opera ari
 as and classic Neapolitan songs.\n\nThis intimate and exclusive evening fe
 atures the distinguished Maltese tenor Alan Sciberras\, whose rich and ex
 pressive voice has graced prestigious stages across Europe and beyond. Joi
 ning him is the remarkable pianist Sofia Narmania\, an internationally ac
 claimed virtuoso and passionate collaborator\, whose artistry and experien
 ce in opera accompaniment add depth and elegance to every note.\n\nAs you 
 sip prosecco\, allow yourself to be transported by timeless masterpieces f
 rom Puccini\, Verdi\, and Giordano\, seamlessly interwoven with the romant
 ic charm of Neapolitan classics like Torna a Surriento and Parlami d’
 amore Mariu.\n\nTenor Alan Sciberras is a rising international operatic vo
 ice who has performed with leading ensembles across Europe\, including the
  Malta Philharmonic Orchestra and prestigious Puccini festivals in Lucca a
 nd Torre del Lago. Trained under renowned sopranos and vocal pedagogues\, 
 he made his debut as Rodolfo in “La Bohème” and has since appeared in
  roles such as Cavaradossi (Tosca)\, Ismaele (Nabucco) and Gastone (La Tra
 viata). His performances have been showcased internationally in Brussels\,
  London\, Italy and South America\, with notable appearances in Verdi’s 
 “Requiem” and Rossini’s “Stabat Mater”.\n\nPianist Sofia Narmani
 a\, who will be providing pianistic accompaniment\, is a First Prize winne
 r of an international piano competition in Italy.  Sofia has performed ex
 tensively across Europe and beyond\, appearing in Greece\, Germany\, Franc
 e\, Austria\, Switzerland\, the Netherlands\, Russia\, Abkhazia\, and Malt
 a. Her broad and diverse repertoire spans all major musical periods and st
 yles\, ranging from the works of Scarlatti and Bach to Liszt\, Rachmaninof
 f\, Ginastera\, and Piazzolla.\n\nSet within the beautiful and atmospheric
  St. Augustine Priory Apse in Valletta\, this concert invites you to sit b
 ack\, sip prosecco\, and immerse yourself in an evening where music and co
 nviviality intertwine. After the concert\, patrons are invited to visit: T
 he Archaeological Site and Courtyard\, the 16th Century Chapel and Priory 
 Remains\, a World War II Shelter\, the Crypt and Ossuary and a Maltese Fes
 ta Representation.\n\nPassione Italiana – will be held at the recently r
 estored St. Augustine Priory Apse\, Old Bakery Street\, Valletta\, on Frid
 ay 23 October 2026 at 7:30pm. Entrance to the concert is at a suggested do
 nation of €25 including prosecco.  One can obtain the tickets prior to 
 the concert from the venue itself or by email: baroccobookings@gmail.com/ 
 baroccomalta@gmail.com or phone 79680952.
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