Step into a world where East and West meet in grandeur. In Puccini’s Turandot—his final, unfinished masterpiece—the Metropolitan Opera unveils Franco Zeffirelli’s legendary staging: a dazzling spectacle of music, pageantry, and timeless drama.
Angela Meade embodies the vengeful yet magnetic Princess Turandot, her soaring “In questa reggia” echoing through a set of almost cinematic scale. Across from her, Michael Fabiano’s heroic Calàf brings passion and power, under the baton of maestro Carlo Rizzi.
What makes this production particularly enchanting is the meticulous presentation of traditional Han Chinese costume, imagined and re-created with exquisite Italian operatic artistry. Every robe, headdress, and embroidered detail transforms the stage into a vision of elegance—an homage to Chinese heritage filtered through the most sumptuous lens of European opera.
A true feast for the senses, Turandot at the Met is more than an opera; it is a cultural encounter—majestic, mysterious, and unforgettable. The much-loved staging returns September 23.
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21/07/2025
🎬 The EUFF is Back – Italian Spotlight 🇮🇹
Hibiscus Academy is proud to support the Embassy of Italy in Kuala Lumpur in announcing this year’s European Union Film Festival (EUFF), in partnership with MIFFEST!
Representing Italy is the latest work by acclaimed director and screenwriter Francesca Comencini –
“Il tempo che ci vuole / The Time It Takes”, a deeply personal autobiographical drama exploring her relationship with her legendary father, filmmaker Luigi Comencini.
🏆 The film has won 7 awards and received 11 nominations.
🎥 Set in the turbulent 1970s, it follows Francesca’s path from childhood to adolescence, woven with the themes of cinema, identity, political unrest, and the tender yet complicated bond with her father.
📅 Screening Date: Tuesday, July 22
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Venue: GSC Lalaport (Hall 12)
🎟 Ticket Price: RM 15 per person
🔗 Book now: www.gsc.com.my
🎓 Students can apply for a free Student Accreditation Pass:
👉 https://www.miffest.com.my/student-accreditation/
🎫 For movie lovers: get the Unlimited Screening Pass for only RM 49.99
👉 https://www.miffest.com.my/movie-pass/
Come celebrate European cinema through the lens of Italian storytelling!
Trailer: https://youtu.be/mci8pjLvq_w?si=_VybZzAXGSbhMbN_
23/01/2025
陳同學是一個很有紀律又聰明的學生。這次意大利文測試只失去了0.5分！雖然工作繁忙，他卻每次都按時完成功課，常常能自學並額外完成更多作業。因此，其他學生需要80小時完成的課程，他卻用少於40小時就完成了，將一對一學習的優勢發揮得淋漓盡致！非常棒！
Chan is a disciplined and intelligent student. He only lost 0.5 marks in his recent Italian test! Despite his busy work schedule, he always finishes his homework on time and often goes the extra mile with self-study and additional assignments. As a result, he completed a course that usually takes 80 hours in less than 40 hours, fully maximizing the benefits of one-on-one learning. Amazing work!
Chan è uno studente molto disciplinato e intelligente. In questo test di italiano ha perso solo 0,5 punti! Nonostante il lavoro impegnativo, riesce sempre a completare i compiti in tempo e spesso studia in autonomia svolgendo ulteriori esercizi. Grazie a questo, è riuscito a completare un corso che di solito richiede 80 ore in meno di 40 ore, sfruttando al massimo i vantaggi dello studio individuale. Straordinario!
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