Orpheum Theatre (Malta)
Orpheum Theatre Location within Malta | |
Coordinates | 35°54′20″N 14°29′44″E / 35.90556°N 14.49556°ECoordinates: 35°54′20″N 14°29′44″E / 35.90556°N 14.49556°E |
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The Orpheum Theatre is a building situated in Gżira, Malta. It was designed in 1932 by the Maltese Architect Harold J. Borg.[1] The theatre was built by Felix Gerada on land he purchased from the Marquis Desain and was built to serve as a movie theatre. The facade of the building bears an inscription with the initials FG.
The theatre is built to the design of Art Nouveau with Spanish features.[2] Several notable performances and events took place at the theatre.
Notable performances[]
Many world known performers gave performances.
On the 24–25 March 1950, the Italian Tenor Tito Schipa performed at the building.[3] A few weeks later, Maria Caniglia gave two recitals. She was supported by the Maltese Tenors Oreste Kirkop and .[4]
On 10 July 1953, Sir Malcolm Sargent directed the Coronation Concert given by the Royal Marines Band Service.[5]
The Italian singer Claudio Villa performed at the theatre on the 29 and 30 May 1954.[6]
In 1955 the Tenor Luciano Tajoli gave five performances.[7]
In June 1958 Domenico Modugno performed at the Orpheum. Among the various interpretations he gave, he sang Nel blu dipinto di blu.[8]
During the nineties,(sometime in 1993/94), the first spontaneous pride party was organised at the Orpheum Theatre, even though the police intervened just a few hours into the party.[9]
Black Sabbath gave a concert at the Orpheum on 25 August 1995.[10][11]
References[]
- ^ Malta Who's Who, 1969/70 - page 55
- ^ Spazju Teatrali: A Catalogue of Theatres in Malta and Gozo (2016) https://valletta2018.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Spazji-Teatrali-A-Catalogue-of-Theatres-in-Malta-and-Gozo.pdf - Retrieved 10 March 2018.
- ^ Times of Malta - 24 March 1950[full citation needed]
- ^ The Sunday Times of Malta - 7 May 1950.[full citation needed]
- ^ Times of Malta- 10 July 1953[full citation needed]
- ^ Il-Berqa - 31 ta' Mejju 1954.[full citation needed]
- ^ Times of Malta - 8 February 1955.[full citation needed]
- ^ Times of Malta - 13 June 1958.[full citation needed]
- ^ Malta Independent 14September2019 On-Line: https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2019-09-14/local-news/First-spontaneous-Pride-party-held-at-the-Orpheum-Theatre-in-1990s-6736213501. Retrieved : 14September2019
- ^ "Black Sabbath – Live At The Orpheum Theater, Malta". Discogs. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
- ^ "Black Sabbath set list at Orpheum Theatre". Setlist.fm. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
External links[]
- Black Sabbath live at the Orpheum Theatre, 25 August 1995
- Theatres in Malta
- Cinemas in Malta
- Art Nouveau architecture in Malta
- Music venue stubs