5 July – 21 August 2009 | The International Summer Histria Festival is an annual festival of music, opera, ballet and theatre performances. Pula's spectacular Roman Amphitheatre located in the heart of the city provides a stunning venue for many of the performances alongside many other great open-air locations. This prestigious festival welcomes artists and performers from all over the world.

Histria Festival 2009 Programme

Opening Histria Festival
5 July 2009 – Amphitheatre Pula
Josè Cura and the Symphony Orchestra of HRT

8 July 2009 – Amphitheatre Pula
Sir Elton John

10 July 2009 – Euphrasian Basilica Porec
W.A. Mozart, Requiem
Orchestra and choir at the University Juraj Dobrila Pula
Conductor: Miroslav Homen

11 July 2009 – The Cathedral of Pula
W.A. Mozart, Requiem
Orchestra and choir at the University Juraj Dobrila Pula
Conductor: Miroslav Homen

12 July 2009 – Amphitheatre Pula
Michael Bolton and guests

25 July 2009 – Historical Museum of Istria (Kastel – Castle)
Kiki Aleksandri Band, Greece, co-production

5 August 2009 – Amphitheatre Pula
The Swan Lake
Imperial Russian Ballet – Moscow
European Master Orchestra – Vienna
Conductor: Zvonimir Hacko (USA)

8 August 2009 – Historical Museum of Istria (Kastel – Castle)
Solo concert
Hauser, Horvat, Dunjko, Bozac
European Master Orchestra – Vienna
Conductor: Cristopher Zimmerman

13 August 2009 – Amphitheatre Pula
Carmen and Bolero – ballet
Imperial Russian Ballet
European Master Orchestra – Vienna
Conductor: Miroslav Homen

16 August 2009 – Historical Museum of Istria (Kastel – Castle) Pula
Piazzola Evening
Fridrich Lips, bayan
European Master Orchestra – Vienna
Conductor: Zvonimir Hack

21 August 2009 – Amphitheatre Pula
Gala Concert
Dino Merlin

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