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	'''The Radio City Opera House''' was inaugurated with a grand carnival dance just as the [[Second World War]] ended in 1945. It was the idea of Mr. [[Charles Schembri]] who spent $100.000 to build it. It is situated on the main road a few hundred yards west of [[Blata l-Bajda]].		'''The Radio City Opera House''' was inaugurated with a grand carnival dance just as the [[Second World War]] ended in 1945. It was the idea of Mr. [[Charles Schembri]] who spent $100.000 to build it. It is situated on the main road a few hundred yards west of [[Blata l-Bajda]].

	It was well suited for the staging of operas, serving its purpose for around twenty years ~~and from~~ its stage many a Maltese singer launched an opera career. The first operatic presentation was ''Cavalleria Rusticana'' organized by an [[Maltese Amateur Theatrical Company]] on the 22nd February.		It was well suited for the staging of operas, especially after the Royal Opera House in Valletta was bombed, serving its purpose for around twenty years. From its stage many a Maltese singer launched an opera career. The first operatic presentation was ''Cavalleria Rusticana'' organized by an [[Maltese Amateur Theatrical Company]] on the 22nd February.

	After that came ''Lucia di Lamermoor'', ''La Boheme'', ''La Traviata'' and ''I Pagliacci''. Next year, the repertoire consisted of 12 operas which were: ''Rigoletto'', ''Tosca'', ''Carmen'', ''Fedora'', ''Madame Butterfly'', ''Werther'', ''La Boheme'', ''Il Barbiere di Siviglia'', ''I Pagliacci'', ''Il Matrimonio Segreto'' and ''L'Elisir d'Amore''. The singers were all Maltese and were [[Mary La Rosa]], [[ Aida Sammut]], [[Alice Tonna]], [[Mary Grima]], [[ Gemma Fsadni]], [[Jane Buttigieg de Piro]], [[Joe Zammit Harrison]], [[ Arthur Galea]], [[Lino Farrugia]], [[Anthony Cini]], [[Paul Asciak]] ]] who progressed to international fame. Some others did the rounds of Maltese festas both inside and outside the parish churches. [[Joe Bezzina]], [[George Ross]], [[Anthony Vella]], [[Walter Cachia]], [[Emanuel Zammit Ross]] and [[Frank Bonello]].		After that came ''Lucia di Lamermoor'', ''La Boheme'', ''La Traviata'' and ''I Pagliacci''. Next year, the repertoire consisted of 12 operas which were: ''Rigoletto'', ''Tosca'', ''Carmen'', ''Fedora'', ''Madame Butterfly'', ''Werther'', ''La Boheme'', ''Il Barbiere di Siviglia'', ''I Pagliacci'', ''Il Matrimonio Segreto'' and ''L'Elisir d'Amore''. The singers were all Maltese and were [[Mary La Rosa]], [[Aida Sammut]], [[Alice Tonna]], [[Mary Grima]], [[ Gemma Fsadni]], [[Jane Buttigieg de Piro]], [[Joe Zammit Harrison]], [[ Arthur Galea]], [[Lino Farrugia]], [[Anthony Cini]], [[Paul Asciak]] who progressed to international fame. Some others did the rounds of Maltese festas both inside and outside the parish churches. [[Joe Bezzina]], [[George Ross]], [[Anthony Vella]], [[Walter Cachia]], [[Emanuel Zammit Ross]] and [[Frank Bonello]].

	The theatre very soon became a popular venue for opera, operetta, variety concerts, drama and carnival balls. The 1946 - 1947 season saw the amalgamation of the three Maltese opera companies giving 17 operas among which ''La Sonnambula'', ''Faust'', ''Don Pasquale'', ''Andrea Chenier'', ''L'Amico Fritz'', ''Manon Lescaut'', and ''La Favorita'' being new for the theatre.		The theatre very soon became a popular venue for opera, operetta, variety concerts, drama and carnival balls. The 1946 - 1947 season saw the amalgamation of the three Maltese opera companies giving 17 operas among which ''La Sonnambula'', ''Faust'', ''Don Pasquale'', ''Andrea Chenier'', ''L'Amico Fritz'', ''Manon Lescaut'', and ''La Favorita'' being new for the theatre.

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	In 1959, the [[Ħamrun Choir]], which was reaching its peak, presented its first ''Oratorio'' in this theatre. The production of the Oratorio ''Messiah'' by G F Handel was directed by the founder of the Choir Dun [[Ġiużepp Cachia]], Making the Ħamrun choir the first all Maltese group to present the Oratorio.		In 1959, the [[Ħamrun Choir]], which was reaching its peak, presented its first ''Oratorio'' in this theatre. The production of the Oratorio ''Messiah'' by G F Handel was directed by the founder of the Choir Dun [[Ġiużepp Cachia]], Making the Ħamrun choir the first all Maltese group to present the Oratorio.

	[[File: ~~Radiocityinside~~.jpg\|350px\|thumb\|right\|Radio City ~~Inside~~]]		[[File:Hamrun Radio City interior.jpg\|350px\|thumb\|right\|Radio City interior]]
	On 5th Novermber, 1960 was held the final of the first edition of the [[Malta Song Festival]] organized by the Maltese section of [[Żgħażagħ Ħaddiema Insara]] (Young Christian Workers) it was transmitted on the [[Rediffusion]] and was won by the singer [[Joe Grech]] with his song ''Vola Uccellino''. In this edition the only song in Maltese was ''L-Għada tal-Festa'' lyrics and music by [[Joseph Ciappara]] but this song, did not reach with the finalists.		On 5th Novermber, 1960 was held the final of the first edition of the [[Malta Song Festival]] organized by the Maltese section of [[Żgħażagħ Ħaddiema Insara]] (Young Christian Workers) it was transmitted on the [[Rediffusion]] and was won by the singer [[Joe Grech]] with his song ''Vola Uccellino''. In this edition the only song in Maltese was ''L-Għada tal-Festa'' lyrics and music by [[Joseph Ciappara]] but this song, did not reach with the finalists.

	Between the 14, 15 and 16th. December, 1961 by the same ~~moviment~~ Żgħażagħ Ħaddiema ~~Insara~~ (Young Christian Workers) was organized also the first [[Festival Ta’ Kanzunetti Maltin]] (Festival Of Maltese Songs) and the winner was [[Terry L. Bencini]] together with the [[Four Links]] with the song ''Madonnina Omm Ġesu'' lyrics and music by [[John B. Cassar]]		Between the 14, 15 and 16th. December, 1961 by the same Moviment Żgħażagħ Ħaddiema Nsara (Young Christian Workers) was organized also the first [[Festival Ta’ Kanzunetti Maltin]] (Festival Of Maltese Songs) and the winner was [[Terry L. Bencini]] together with the [[Four Links]] with the song ''Madonnina Omm Ġesu'' lyrics and music by [[John B. Cassar]]

	Around 1974 when interest in Opera began to wane, the theatre became the property of Mr. [[Sunny Baldacchino]] who turned it into a cinema. It was even used for wrestling and boxing matches for a while and as time went on, activities held there became fewer and fewer.		Around 1974 when interest in Opera began to wane, the theatre became the property of Mr. [[Sunny Baldacchino]] who turned it into a cinema. It was even used for wrestling and boxing matches for a while and as time went on, activities held there became fewer and fewer.

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	'''The Radio City Opera House''' was inaugurated with a grand carnival dance just as the [[Second World War]] ended in 1945. It was the idea of Mr. [[Charles Schembri]] who spent $100.000 to build it. It is situated on the main road a few hundred yards west of [[Blata l-Bajda]].		'''The Radio City Opera House''' was inaugurated with a grand carnival dance just as the [[Second World War]] ended in 1945. It was the idea of Mr. [[Charles Schembri]] who spent $100.000 to build it. It is situated on the main road a few hundred yards west of [[Blata l-Bajda]].

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	In 1959, the [[Ħamrun Choir]], which was reaching its peak, presented its first ''Oratorio'' in this theatre. The production of the Oratorio ''Messiah'' by G F Handel was directed by the founder of the Choir Dun [[Ġiużepp Cachia]], Making the Ħamrun choir the first all Maltese group to present the Oratorio.		In 1959, the [[Ħamrun Choir]], which was reaching its peak, presented its first ''Oratorio'' in this theatre. The production of the Oratorio ''Messiah'' by G F Handel was directed by the founder of the Choir Dun [[Ġiużepp Cachia]], Making the Ħamrun choir the first all Maltese group to present the Oratorio.

			[[File: Radiocityinside.jpg\|350px\|thumb\|right\|Radio City Inside]]
	On 5th Novermber, 1960 was held the final of the first edition of the [[Malta Song Festival]] organized by the Maltese section of [[Żgħażagħ Ħaddiema Insara]] (Young Christian Workers) it was transmitted on the [[Rediffusion]] and was won by the singer [[Joe Grech]] with his song ''Vola Uccellino''. In this edition the only song in Maltese was ''L-Għada tal-Festa'' lyrics and music by [[Joseph Ciappara]] but this song, did not reach with the finalists.		On 5th Novermber, 1960 was held the final of the first edition of the [[Malta Song Festival]] organized by the Maltese section of [[Żgħażagħ Ħaddiema Insara]] (Young Christian Workers) it was transmitted on the [[Rediffusion]] and was won by the singer [[Joe Grech]] with his song ''Vola Uccellino''. In this edition the only song in Maltese was ''L-Għada tal-Festa'' lyrics and music by [[Joseph Ciappara]] but this song, did not reach with the finalists.

	~~[[File: RadioCityInside.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|right\|Radio City Inside]]~~
	Between the 14, 15 and 16th. December, 1961 by the same moviment Żgħażagħ Ħaddiema Insara (Young Christian Workers) was organized also the first [[Festival Ta’ Kanzunetti Maltin]] (Festival Of Maltese Songs) and the winner was [[Terry L. Bencini]] together with the [[Four Links]] with the song ''Madonnina Omm Ġesu'' lyrics and music by [[John B. Cassar]]		Between the 14, 15 and 16th. December, 1961 by the same moviment Żgħażagħ Ħaddiema Insara (Young Christian Workers) was organized also the first [[Festival Ta’ Kanzunetti Maltin]] (Festival Of Maltese Songs) and the winner was [[Terry L. Bencini]] together with the [[Four Links]] with the song ''Madonnina Omm Ġesu'' lyrics and music by [[John B. Cassar]]

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	'''The Radio City Opera House''' was inaugurated with a grand carnival dance just as the [[Second World War]] ended ~~in 1945~~. It was ~~the idea of~~ Mr. [[Charles Schembri]] ~~who spent~~ $100.000 ~~to build it. It is situated~~ on the main road a few hundred yards west of [[Blata l-Bajda]].		'''The Radio City Opera House''' was inaugurated with a grand carnival dance just as the [[Second World War]] ended. It was built by Mr [[Charles Schembri]] with an investment of $100.000 on the [[Ħamrun]] main road, a few hundred yards west of [[Blata l-Bajda]].

	It was well suited for the staging of operas, especially after the Royal Opera House in Valletta was bombed, serving its purpose for around twenty years. From its stage many a Maltese singer launched an opera career. The first operatic presentation was ''Cavalleria Rusticana'' organized by an [[Maltese Amateur Theatrical Company]] on the 22nd February.		It was well suited for the staging of operas, especially after the Royal Opera House in Valletta was bombed, serving its purpose for around twenty years. From its stage many a Maltese singer launched an opera career. The first operatic presentation was ''Cavalleria Rusticana'' organized by an [[Maltese Amateur Theatrical Company]] on the 22nd February 1945.

	After that came ''Lucia di Lamermoor'', ''La Boheme'', ''La Traviata'' and ''I Pagliacci''. Next year, the repertoire consisted of 12 operas which were: ''Rigoletto'', ''Tosca'', ''Carmen'', ''Fedora'', ''Madame Butterfly'', ''Werther'', ''La Boheme'', ''Il Barbiere di Siviglia'', ''I Pagliacci'', ''Il Matrimonio Segreto'' and ''L'Elisir d'Amore''. The singers were all Maltese and were [[Mary La Rosa]], [[Aida Sammut]], [[Alice Tonna]], [[Mary Grima]], [[ Gemma Fsadni]], [[Jane Buttigieg de Piro]], [[Joe Zammit Harrison]], [[ Arthur Galea]], [[Lino Farrugia]], [[Anthony Cini]], [[Paul Asciak]] who progressed to international fame. Some others did the rounds of Maltese festas both inside and outside the parish churches. [[Joe Bezzina]], [[George Ross]], [[Anthony Vella]], [[Walter Cachia]], [[Emanuel Zammit Ross]] and [[Frank Bonello]].		After that came ''Lucia di Lamermoor'', ''La Boheme'', ''La Traviata'' and ''I Pagliacci''. Next year, the repertoire consisted of 12 operas which were: ''Rigoletto'', ''Tosca'', ''Carmen'', ''Fedora'', ''Madame Butterfly'', ''Werther'', ''La Boheme'', ''Il Barbiere di Siviglia'', ''I Pagliacci'', ''Il Matrimonio Segreto'' and ''L'Elisir d'Amore''. The singers were all Maltese and were [[Mary La Rosa]], [[Aida Sammut]], [[Alice Tonna]], [[Mary Grima]], [[ Gemma Fsadni]], [[Jane Buttigieg de Piro]], [[Joe Zammit Harrison]], [[ Arthur Galea]], [[Lino Farrugia]], [[Anthony Cini]], [[Paul Asciak]] who progressed to international fame. Some others did the rounds of Maltese festas both inside and outside the parish churches. [[Joe Bezzina]], [[George Ross]], [[Anthony Vella]], [[Walter Cachia]], [[Emanuel Zammit Ross]] and [[Frank Bonello]].
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	Here one must consider the many famous singers who performed at the theatre, among whom were [[Anselmo Colzani]], [[Gino Bechi]] , [[Elena Rizzieri]], [[Afro Poli]], [[Gino Mattera]] and [[Angelo Lo Forese]]. With these we must also mention the debuts of some Maltese singers like Paul Asciak, [[Oreste Kirkop]], [[John Lopez]] and [[Giuseppe Satariano]] who were later to make names for themselves in Italy, England and the United States.		Here one must consider the many famous singers who performed at the theatre, among whom were [[Anselmo Colzani]], [[Gino Bechi]] , [[Elena Rizzieri]], [[Afro Poli]], [[Gino Mattera]] and [[Angelo Lo Forese]]. With these we must also mention the debuts of some Maltese singers like Paul Asciak, [[Oreste Kirkop]], [[John Lopez]] and [[Giuseppe Satariano]] who were later to make names for themselves in Italy, England and the United States.

	In 1953, Mr [[Joseph Schembri]] was again the owner of the theatre, but in 1955 the theatre became the property of Baldacchino Brothers. In 1974 it became the property of Mr.[[Sunny Baldacchino]]. During this time, the theatre served as a cinema and as time went on, activities held ~~their~~ became fewer and fewer. The name was also changed to [[Radio City Hall]] when operas were no longer performed.		In 1953, Mr [[Joseph Schembri]] was again the owner of the theatre, but in 1955 the theatre became the property of Baldacchino Brothers. In 1974 it became the property of Mr.[[Sunny Baldacchino]]. During this time, the theatre served as a cinema and as time went on, activities held there became fewer and fewer. The name was also changed to [[Radio City Hall]] when operas were no longer performed.

	In 1955 ~~Passions Pageant will~~ held ~~their~~ by the [[Malta Drama League]] with actor [[George Portelli]] ~~done~~ the part of ''Jesus Christ'' for many years.		In 1955 Passion Pageants were held there by the [[Malta Drama League]] with actor [[George Portelli]] performing the part of ''Jesus Christ'' for many years.

	In 1957~~.was~~ the venue for the comedy ''It-Tieġ ta’ Karmena Abdilla'' (Karmena Abdilla’s wedding), a [[Charles Clews ~~brillant~~ comedy ~~held~~ for a record ~~time~~.		In 1957, the theatre became the venue for the comedy ''It-Tieġ ta’ Karmena Abdilla'' (Karmena Abdilla’s wedding), a [[Charles Clews]] comedy performed for an unbeatable record number of times.

	In 1959, the [[Ħamrun Choir]]~~, which was reaching~~ its peak, presented its first ''Oratorio'' in this theatre. The production of the Oratorio ''Messiah'' by G F Handel was directed by the founder of the ~~Choir~~ Dun [[~~Ġiużepp~~ Cachia]], ~~Making~~ the Ħamrun choir the first all Maltese group to present the Oratorio.		In 1959, the [[Ħamrun Choir]] in its peak days, presented its first ''Oratorio'' in this theatre. The production of the Oratorio ''Messiah'' by G F Handel was directed by the founder of the choir Dun [[Ġużepp Cachia]], making the Ħamrun choir the first all Maltese group to present the Oratorio.

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	On ~~5th Novermber,~~ 1960 ~~was held~~ the final of the first edition of the [[Malta Song Festival]] organized by the Maltese section of [[Żgħażagħ Ħaddiema Insara]] (Young Christian Workers) it was transmitted on ~~the~~ [[Rediffusion]] and ~~was~~ won by ~~the~~ singer [[Joe Grech]] with his song ''Vola Uccellino''. In this edition the only song in Maltese was ''L-Għada tal-Festa'' lyrics and music by [[Joseph Ciappara]] but this song, did not reach with the ~~finalists~~.		On 5 November 1960 the final of the first edition of the [[Malta Song Festival]] organized by the Maltese section of [[Żgħażagħ Ħaddiema Insara]] (Young Christian Workers) was held in the theatre. It was transmitted on [[Rediffusion]] and won by singer [[Joe Grech]] with his song ''Vola Uccellino''. In this edition the only song in Maltese was ''L-Għada tal-Festa'' with lyrics and music by [[Joseph Ciappara]] but this song, did not reach with the finals.

	~~Between~~ the 14, 15 and ~~16th.~~ December, ~~1961 by~~ the same ~~Moviment~~ Żgħażagħ Ħaddiema Nsara ~~(Young Christian Workers) was~~ organized ~~also~~ the first [[Festival Ta’ Kanzunetti Maltin]] (Festival Of Maltese Songs) ~~and~~ the ~~winner~~ was [[Terry L. Bencini]] together with the [[Four Links]] with the song ''Madonnina Omm Ġesu'' lyrics and music by [[John B. Cassar]]		On the 14, 15 and 16 December 1961, the same Żgħażagħ Ħaddiema Nsara organized the first [[Festival Ta’ Kanzunetti Maltin]] (Festival Of Maltese Songs) at the Radio City. The contest was won by [[Terry L. Bencini]] together with the [[Four Links]] with the song ''Madonnina Omm Ġesu'' lyrics and music by [[John B. Cassar]]

	Around 1974 when interest in Opera began to wane, the theatre became the property of Mr. [[Sunny Baldacchino]] who turned it into a cinema. It was even used for wrestling and boxing matches for a while and as time went on, activities held there became fewer and fewer.		Around 1974 when interest in Opera began to wane, the theatre became the property of Mr. [[Sunny Baldacchino]] who turned it into a cinema. It was even used for wrestling and boxing matches for a while and as time went on, activities held there became fewer and fewer.

	Nowadays the Radio City Opera House exists only as an old facade on the main road and in the memory of many who were entertained or took part in celebrations within its walls. [[Labour Party headquarters]] now takes its place after being demolished in 1992 ~~and the~~ front door ~~becoming their back emergency exit!~~		Nowadays the Radio City Opera House exists only as an old facade on the main road and in the memory of many who were entertained or took part in celebrations within its walls. The [[Labour Party headquarters]] now takes its place after being demolished in 1992. Its old front door has become the entrance to the headquarters' main auditorium.

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