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Press Release, 7 May 2009

CinemaLive proudly presents AIDA

Captured LIVE from Teatro alla Scala, Milan

CinemaLive is thrilled to present Verdi’s AIDA from La Scala, the first of many new arts initiatives from ‘Italy’s Greatest Opera Series‘ on Saturday May 16, 2009.

One of opera’s most revered classics, AIDA delivers an intense, compelling drama highlighted by spectacular theatrical pageantry. Directed and designed by Franco Zeffirelli, composed by Giuseppe Verdi and conducted by Riccardo Chailly, AIDA is captured LIVE from Teatro alla Scala, Milan.

This four act melodrama is set in ancient Egypt during the reign of the Pharaohs and confirms that in the game of love and war, all is fair… or is it?

Not to be missed; this tragic love triangle is full of political intrigue, love, betrayal, passion as we follow the story of three people conflicted by their love for country, family and each other.

“We are delighted to be able to bring this spectacular opera to both metropolitan and regional centres.  Today, AIDA is as popular as ever all over the world. The first act is possibly the most famous and best loved of all Verdi’s operas”, said Janelle Mason, Joint Director of CinemaLive.

CinemaLive are presenting sessions on Saturday May 16, 2009 at 11am and Sunday May 17, 2009 at 1pm and Wednesday May 20 (at selected cinemas).  Each session runs for approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes with one 15 minute intermission.  Tickets are on sale now for $26.  For bookings and further information please visit www.cinemalive.com or your local cinema.

Local session times may vary so please check with your nearest cinema.

For all media enquiries, image and interview requests, please contact MICHELLE HUNTER, Acquisitions & Marketing Director, on +61 2 9660 6969 or +61 414 532 888 or michelle@cinemalive.com.