July & August
2010 Newsletter
Pafos Aphrodite Festival continues the tradition of
quality by presenting G. Puccini’s La Boheme
On 3rd, 4th and 5th September 2010 at the Pafos Castle
Square
"Pafos Aphrodite Festival" opens its gate for the
twelfth consecutive year aspiring to offer all music
aficionados a unique experience leading them through the
magic paths of lyric drama.
On 3rd, 4th and 5th September 2010 the Slovak National
Opera is going to present the popular opera of Giacomo
Puccini La Boheme at the square in front of the Medieval
Castle in Pafos.
La Boheme is the 4th in line opera of G. Puccini
following Le Villi (1884), Edgar (1889) and Manon
Lescaut (1890). The libretto is in Italian and consists
of four acts, full of tragic but also comic moments just
like real life. It is based on the literary work “Scenes
de la vie de Boheme” by the French author Henry
Murger but with characteristic differences in the plot
from the original work of Murger. This text was
processed by the librettists Luigi Illica
(1859-1919) and Giuseppe Giacosa (1847-1906).
La Boheme premiered on 1st February 1896 at the Teatro
Regio in Torino. It is a masterpiece which even though
doesn't follow a definite form, combines realism with
pure Italian melody with great success. In the context
of La Boheme the urban, emotional perception of the
artists is portrayed through the description of places,
slightly typified description of characters and
impressive scenes while the lyric quality of the music
valorizes the opera of the time.
For further information and reservations the public can
contact the Company's office in Pafos at +357 26 822218
as well as visit the company's web page
www.pafc.com.cy
Casale Panayiotis Traditional
Village
Casale Panayiotis lies at the heart of Kalopanayiotis
village, situated in the beautiful Marathasa Valley,
just 60 minutes drive from Lefkosia or Lemesos.
Overlooking a rippling brook in evergreen shade it
affords stunning views of the historic St. John
Lambadistis Monastery with rugged mountain peaks as
a backdrop.
The accommodation is sited in four independent
traditional houses: Marathon, Troullinon, Eliakon and
Byzantino, which boast thirteen individually designed
rooms and suites. Casale Panayiotis also includes a
restaurant, coffee shop, spa, conference facility and
cultural center.
In respecting the traditional architecture of the
village, Casale Panayiotis blends harmoniously into the
beautiful surrounding landscape. The modern comforts of
a luxury hotel have been combined with authentic
traditional features, so that guest can truly relax
whilst absorbing the unique culture of the mountains.
The Monastery of St. John Lampadistis (a UNESCO World
Cultural Heritage Site), the Icon Museum and the six
Byzantine churches of Kalopanayiotis are all within
walking distance. In addition, local nature trails, the
healing waters of the natural spa, medieval stone
bridges and the old watermill make Kalopanayiotis an
inviting destination
For more information please visit
www.casalepanayiotis.com
