Forthcoming cultural activities
March 17th – April 25th Transit Station – an exhibition curated by Kris Van Diesel. Venue: St James Cavalier, Valletta. Time: Monday & Tuesday 09.00hrs- 17.00hrs, Wednesday to Friday09.00hrs – 21.00hrs, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 10.00hrs – 21.00hrs.
March 26th – May 9th Mostly Churches – an exhibition by Marc England Venue: St James Cavalier, Valletta Time: Monday & Tuesday 09.00hrs – 17.00hrs, Wednesday to Friday 09.00hrs – 21.00hrs, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 10.00hrs – 21.00hrs.
March 27th – April 4th A&Ax4 Art & Antiques exhibition by 4 artists; Justin Falzon, Simon Portelli, Hermine A. Sammut, Christine X– Venue – private farmhouse 46, 'Tas-Sallura' Triq il-Fanal, G?asri, Gozo. Opening hours: Saturday 27th March – 17.00 – 20.00 hrs, Sunday 28th March – Saturday 3rd April 11.00 – 13.00 hrs & 17.00 – 19.00 hrs. (Good Friday closed), Sunday 4th April – 15.00 – 19.00 hrs.
April 1st Via Crucis – The Passion of Christ – from medieval to baroque with the participation of Alex Vella Gregory (piano) and Pauline Longo (soprano). Venue: St Catherine of Italy, Valletta. Time: 12.30 hrs.
April 1st – 4th Dreams and Visions – An exhibition of painted ceramics by Vincent Camilleri. Free Entrance. Venue: Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta. Time: Monday to Friday 09.00 hrs – 16.30 hrs (Last Admission at 16.00 hrs).
April 1st – 18th An exhibition of paintings by Austin Camilleri and Pawlu Carbonaro. Free Entrance. Venue: National Museum of Fine Arts, Contemporary Hall, South Street, Valletta. Time: Monday to Sunday 09.00 – 17.00 hrs (Last Admission at 16.30 hrs).
April 2nd Good Friday – feast celebrated in various parishes.
April 2nd Siren's Song – Mythological Music for Flute & Piano – with the participation of Rebecca Hall – Flute and Sophia Rahman – Piano. Works by Debussy, Reinecke and Jolivet. Venue: The Music Room, St James Cavalier, Valletta. Time: 11.00 hrs.
April 3rd Nuovo Cinema Paradiso. Venue: St James Cavalier Cinema, Valletta. Time: 16.00 hrs.
April 3rd & 4th La Sylphide The original version of this romantic ballet, with music by Jean Schneitzhoeffer and choreography by Pierre Lacotte, adapted and produced by Johane Casabene for the Dance Conservatoire. On the morning of his wedding day, a Scottish farmer falls in love with a vision of a magical sylph, or spirit. An old witch appears before him, predicting that he will betray his fiancée. Although enchanted by the sylph, James disagrees, sending the witch away. What follows is a fairytale-like plot which will definitely put the audience into a magical atmosphere this Easter. An enchanted evening for all ballet and dance lovers. This ballet will feature etoile dancer Donatien Ravet in the role of James, accompanied by Christina Camilleri in the role of the Sylph, Caroline Ciantar Barbara as Effie and Marco Calleja as Madge the Witch Venue: Teatru Manoel, Valletta. Time: 19.30 hrs.
April 3rd – 11th History in Scale 2010 – Malta's 1st International Scale Modelling Expo. Organised by SSM IPMS. Venue: Malta Aviation Museum, Ta' Qali. For further information, kindly visit www.ipmsmalta.com.
April 4th Easter Sunday – feast celebrated in various parishes.
April 5th 'Monday Ovation' Concert – organised by the Malta Cultural Institute. The programme consists of solos, choral singing and instrumental music presented by Colin Attard. Venue: Hotel Le Meridien, St Julian's. Time: 19.00 hrs.
April 5th – 25th Raphael Vella Installation in connection with the Children's Literature Festival – Venue: St James Cavalier, Valletta. Time: Monday & Tuesday 09.00hrs – 17.00hrs, Wednesday to Friday 09.00hrs – 21.00hrs, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 10.00hrs – 21.00hrs.
April 5th – 9th International Spring Orchestra Festival (ISO) –. The Fourth edition of the festival, organised by Karl Fiorini, will start on Monday 5th April at 19.30hrs with a performance by the Rotterdam Sinfoniettawith conductor Roberto Beltran. On Tuesday 6th April at 19.30hrs at Sala Isouard, violinist Emanuel Salvador and pianist Giselle Grima will take you on a journey 'from Schumann to the 21st century' with works by Schumann, Liszt, Ysaÿe and Maltese composer Ruben Zahra. On Wednesday 7th April the Rotterdam Sinfonietta will hold a concert at the foyer of Mater Dei Hospital to commemorate the first anniversary of the Malta Heart Foundation. On 8 April, the soloists of the Rotterdam Sinfonietta will perform a chamber repertoire at 12.30hr at Sala Isouard, Teatru Manoel. The festival will close with another orchestral concert on Friday 9th April at 19.30hrs by the Rotterdam Sinfonietta, featuring the young Maltese piano prodigy Charlene Farrugia as guest soloist, performing Ravel's Tzigane and Bartok's Miraculous Mandarin Suite amongst others. This year's festival will include six short orchestral concerts 'Discovering the orchestra' aimed at young audiences, each lasting approvimately an hour, and held at Teatru Manoel. The first two concerts on the 5th April start at 16.00hrs and 17.30hrs, and the next four on Friday 9th April at 09.30hrs, 11.00hrs, 16.00hrs and 17.30hrs respectively. The concerts are free for children under 17 years of age. Each guardian/parent is encouraged to make a donation of € 1.
April 6th – 30th Introspections – an exhibition of abstract paintings by Christopher Saliba. Venue: Auberge d'Italie, Valletta.
April 7th Performers Platform – Piano Recital with Elaine Mercieca performing works by Chopin and Debussy. Venue: St Catherine of Italy, Valletta.
April 8th Baroque Music for Traverse flute – with the participation of Robert Calleja, flute, accompanied on piano by Alex Vella Gregory. Venue: St Catherine of Italy, Valletta. Time: 12.30 hrs.
April 9th Youth & Music: A Violin & Piano Duet by Giuliana Toselli (violin) and Silvia Gregoriani (piano) on the occasion of 'Gaulitana – A Festival of Music 2010' presented by Colin Attard and the Italian Cultural Institute. Venue: Exhibition Hall, St Francis Square, Victoria, Gozo. Time: 20.15 hrs. Entrance to the concert is free of charge.
April 9th & 10th A Journey With Guitars Session guitarist and guitar tutor Marc Galea teams up with prominent guitarist/composer Luigi Tessarollo from Turin to play several jazz standards – from funk and Latin to Bebop and blues numbers, mixed with their own interpretations, arranged for guitar duets. This will be an intimate and unique performance for all the Jazz lovers. Venue: St James Cavalier, Valletta. Time: 20.15hrs.
April 9 – 11, 16 – 18, 23 – 25 The Seduction of Almighty God Written by Howard Barker and produced by Unifaun Theatre Productions, the play is directed by Rachel O'Riordan. The Seduction of Almighty God is set during the dissolution of monasteries, a critical moment in the history of the English priesthood. The loss of faith and corruption that characterised the priests of the period is unexpectedly challenged by the arrival of a young man with an unsullied and passionate belief in God. The cast includes Manuel Cauchi, Michael Zammit Maempel, Joe Azzopardi, Lizzie Eldridge, Mikhail Basmadjian, Coryse Borg, Andrew Galea and Pia Zammit. Venue: St James Cavalier, Valletta, Time: 20.00hrs
April 10th St Vincent – feast celebrated in Valletta.
April 10th Art and Wine The second edition in the series of Art and Wine activities promising interesting discussions over a glass of wine Venue: National Museum of Fine Arts, Contemporary Hall, South Street, Valletta.
April 10th Celebrative Concert for Europe – by the Sliema Band, under the baton of Ronnie Debattista FLCM together with the participation of tenor Joseph Aquilina and soprano Andrijana Fenech Jordanova who will sing various arias from Italian operas and popular Neapolitan songs. Trumpet soloist Sigmund Mifsud shall perform Concerto for Trumpet by Franz Joseph Haydn. The concert will end with Tchaikowsky's Grand Finale Festive Overture 1812 and Cardenio Botti's Inno Sliema. Venue: Sir Temi Zammit Auditorium, University of Malta, Tal-Qroqq, Msida. Time: 19.30 hrs.
April 10th Hamlet (Encore performance). The works of Shakespeare have inspired more operatic adaptations than any other writer's. Simon Keenlyside and Natalie Dessay bring their extraordinary acting and singing skills to two of the Bard's most unforgettable characters in this new production of Ambroise Thomas's Hamlet. For the role of Ophelia, the French composer created an extended mad scene that is among the greatest in opera. Conductor: Louis Langrée; Production: Patrice Caurier/Moshe Leiser, Natalie Dessay, Jennifer Larmore, Toby Spence, Simon Keenlyside, James Morris. Venue: St James Cavalier Cinema, Valletta. Time: 19.00hrs.
April 10th – 11th 'Is-Sur Mastru' – a comedy by Joseph Vella Bondin, presented by Kumpanija Teatrali Bronk, directed by John Suda. Venue : Catholic Institute, Floriana. Time: Saturday 10th April – 19.30 hrs, Sunday 11th April – 18.00 hrs. Bookings from ?eraldu Kiosk, Valletta, the bar at the Catholic Institute, Bronk Productions, ?ebbu?, Tere?a Bazaar, ?abbar, Avalonm Trading, Mosta or on line www.bronk.org or www.istitutkattoliku.com.
April 10th – May 16th Rhythm and Harmony – An exhibition of paintings by Anthony P. Vella. Free Entrance. Venue: Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta. Time: Monday to Friday 09.00 – 16.30 hrs (Last Admission 16.00 hrs). April 11th Brass Quintet – Venue: St Catherine of Italy, Valletta. Time: 11.00 hrs.
April 11th Met Opera Matinee – Simon Boccanegra – Giuseppe Verdi. The Metropolitan Opera's Peabody and Emmy Award-winning series live in high definition with English subtitles. Conductor: James Levine; Production: Giancarlo del Monaco, Adrianne Pieczonka, Marcello Giordani, Plàcido Domingo, James Morris. Venue: St James Cavalier Cinema, Valletta. Time: 19.00hrs
April 11th Spring Festival – organised by the Sezzjoni Zghazagh, Kumitat Festi Esterni. Venue: Qormi.
April 11th Crafts Exhibition – organised by the San ?wann Local Council. Venue: Misra? ?entawrja, San ?wann.
April 11th Kultour bi Tram – organised by the San ?wann Local Council, visiting various places of interest in San ?wann.
April 11th Festa tar-Rebbieg?a – organised by the Qormi Local Council in collaboration with Kumitat Festi Esterni San ?or?. Venue: Qormi
April 11th Cultural Tour – to visit the Aula Capitularis in the Basilica of Saint Helen, a limestone miniature model of Saint Helen's church, the church dedicated to Our Lady of Tal-Herba, the old parish dedicated to Saint Mary and the Shelters of World War II. Meeting place: Floriana, Sliema. The tour is organised by the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts. For further information please contact Noel Damato on 21232515 or 21245168. You may also visit the website www.maltaculture.com or send an e-mail to adrian.german@maltaculture.com Venue: Birkirkara
April 12th – 18th Hong Kong Film Festival Films which will be shown are: Sparrow, True Women for Sale, Tractical Unit-Camrades in Arms, The Moss, High Noon, City Without Baseball, This Darling Life, Shangai Blues, Once Upon a Time in China, Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain, Once Upon in China II, Once upon in China III. All films are in Cantonese with English/ Chinese subtitles. Venue: St James Cavalier Cinema, Valletta
April 13th Young Musicians Contest 2010 (Preliminary Phase) – organised by the Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, sponsored by the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts and The London College of Music. Venue: Palazzo de La Salle, Valletta. Bookings: lcm@artsmalta.org – Tel: 21244339 – 21244400 www.artsmalta.org
April 14th Performers Platform – Violin Recital by Charlene Caruana featuring works by Telemann, Rachmaninoff, Prokofiev and Sophr. Venue: St Catherine of Italy, Valletta.
15th April The Commemoration of 'The Award of the George Cross Medal to the People of Malta' – organised by the Malta Tourism Authority. Venue: St George's Square, Valletta. Time: 19.00 hrs. April 15th Hapsichord Solo by Ramona Zammit Formosa. Venue: St Catherine of Italy, Valletta. Time: 12.30 hrs.
April 15th Caravaggio And His Art – a conference entirely dedicated to this renowned artist. Fr Marius Zerafa will guide us through the vicissitudes of both his life and his art. Venue: The Hall, Italian Cultural Institute, Valletta. Time: 18.00 hrs.
April 15th PIETRO PICCOLI – solo exhibition. The artist presents a series of figurative works with the theme of serenity. The paintings feature still lives pulsing with light and landscapes with typical Mediterranean colours – organised by the Italian Cultural Institute in collaboration with ART CONNECT. Venue: Cafè Premier, Republic Square, Valletta. Time: 19.00 hrs.
April 16th Lejla Gor?jana – organised by the Sezzjoni ?g?a?ag?, Kumitat Festi Esterni in collaboration with the Qormi Local Council. Venue: Qormi
April 17th & 18th The Importance of Being Earnest – by Oscar Wilde's most popular satirical play, produced by the touring company ATGE. Venue: Teatru Manoel, Valletta. Time: 19.30 hrs.
April 17th & 18th Tap Reloaded Fetcher Management in collaboration with Standing Ovations present the world's best internationally acclaimed tap dancers, who are taking the world of dance entertainment by storm attracting millions from all corners of the globe. Venue: Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta
April 18th, 25th In Guardia Parade – a historical re-enactment organised by the Malta Tourism Authority. Venue: Fort St Elmo Time: 11.00 hrs.
19th April 20 dita su una tastiera: a Quattro Mani – concert by two Italian pianists renowned all over Europe Andreina Nascagni and Fernanda Raponi. Music by Schubert, Rossini, Bizet, Saint-Saens and Barone. Concert organised on the occasion of 'Gaulitana – A Festival of Music 2010' presented by Colin Attard and the Italian Cultural Institute. Venue: Exhibition Hall, St Francis Square, Victoria, Gozo. Time: 20.00 hrs. Entrance to the concert is free of charge.
April 20th Charles Camilleri Commemoration Concert A concert of music by Malta's foremost composer Charles Camilleri (1931 – 2009) performed by the Malta Philarmonic Orchestra. The programme includes: Biblical Dances; Piano Concerto No 1 Mediterranean (Soloist: Caroline Calleja); Andante Religioso; The Maltese Cross – 3 Arias; (Soprano: Maria Abela); Malta Suite. Leader: Marcelline Agius, conducted by Michael Laus. Venue: Teatru Manoel, Valletta. Time: 19.30 hrs
April 21st Akkademja Mu?ikali – organised by Kumitat Festi Esterni San ?or?. Venue: Qormi.
April 21st Performers Platform – The fourth system clarinet quartet featuring works by Piazzolla, Gershwin, Borodin, Handel, Mozart and Garner. Venue: St Catherine of Italy, Valletta.
April 21st – 25th Children's Literature Festival Venue: St James Cavalier, Valletta
April 22nd A concert featuring music by young Maltese composer Jesmond Grixti. Venue: Sala Isouard, Teatru Manoel, Valletta. Time: 20.00 hrs.
April 22nd L'Ultimo Bacio – a film by Gabriele Muccino (2001), featuring Stefano Accorsi, Giovanna Mezzogiorno, Stefania Sandrelli and Martina Stella. "L'Ultimo Bacio" is based on what most of us actually feel when they are expected to grow up at around the age of thirty, to settle down, to get married and to start a family. All very important decisions and we never feel very comfortable making them. If you expect any answers from this movie, then we'll have to disappoint you, because you won't really find any good ones… Venue: The Hall, Italian Cultural Institute, Valletta. Time: 18.00 hrs. Free admission.
April 22nd and April 30th The Habit of Art Alan Bennett's new play is as much about the theatre as it is about poetry or music. It looks at the unsettling desires of two difficult men, and at the ethics of biography. It reflects on growing old, on creativity and inspiration, and on persisting when all passion's spent: ultimately, on the habit of art. Benjamin Britten, sailing uncomfortably close to the wind with his new opera, Death in Venice, seeks advice from his former collaborator and friend, W H Auden. During this imagined meeting, their first for twenty-five years, they are observed and interrupted by, amongst others, their future biographer and a young man from the local bus station. Direction: Nicholas Hytner, Music: Matthew Scott, Cast: Danny Burns, Martin Chamberlain, Philip Childs, Frances de la Tour and Richard Griffiths. Venue: St James Cavalier, Valletta. Time: 19.00 hrs.
April 23rd, – 25th Strange Bird – Being Caravaggio A night of drama and dance at its very best presented by the Foundation for Dance and Theatre and the Rampart Dance Company Haarlem , featuring actress Monique Van dee Werff and singer Charlotte Coppola, directed by Paul Rooyackers. Venue: Teatru Manoel, Valletta. Time: 19.30 hrs.
April 24th Fourth Mechanised Ground Fireworks – organised by the Floriana Local Council. Ground fireworks are a unique Maltese pyrotechnic tradition. Since the festival will be held on the eve of Floriana's Parish feast, those who attend the festival will also enjoy the lavish local festivities which are a hallmark of Maltese festas. Venue: St Publius Square, Floriana. Time: 22.30 hrs.
April 24th Xaghra Day Celebration – a special programme in which the honour 'Gieh ix-Xaghra' is bestowed. The event includes the reading of poems and theatre representations related to the locality of Xaghra. Venue: Victory Square, Xaghra, Gozo. Time: 19.30 hrs.
April 25th St Publius – feast celebrated in Floriana.
April 25th Jum ?al G?axaq – organised by the G?axaq Local Council.
April 26th LCM Annual Concert – organised by the Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. Venue: Casino Maltese, Valletta. Time: 19.15 hrs. Bookings: lcm@artsmalta.org – Tel: 21244339 – 21244400, www.artsmalta.org
April 27th 4 Artists exhibition –Venue St James Cavalier, Valletta. Time: Monday & Tuesday 09.00hrs – 17.00hrs, Wednesday to Friday 09.00hrs – 21.00hrs, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 10.00hrs- 21.00hrs
April 28th Commemoration of the 322nd Anniversary of the Xaghra Parish Foundation – Venue: Xaghra, Gozo.
April 28th Performers Platform – Violin Recital by Gunther Abela accompanied on harpsichord by Sonya Abela. Venue: St Catherine of Italy.
April 29th Classical Works for flute and piano – with the participation of Silvio Zammit – flute and Ramona Zammit Formosa – piano. Works by Mozart, Beethoven and Haydn will be performed.
April 29th Mataharis The fourth in a series of six films presented by the Spanish Presidency in Malta on the occasion of the Spanish EU Presidency. Private detective Inés infiltrates the employees at a multinational corporation. Thanks to the collaboration of Manuel, she gets to the heart of company intrigues. But her investigation brings her face to face with a difficult emotional and ethical decision. Eva, just back from maternity leave, is juggling work and family obligations when she discovers that her partner Iñaki is hiding something fundamental to their future as a couple. Carmen, the most experienced of the three, observes and tapes Sergio's marital collapse but can't see her own marriage is dead. While working at the detective agency run by Valbuena, these three surveillance specialists often invade others' privacy but are clueless about confronting their own secrets. All three will have to cross the thin line dividing public and private matters, bringing their own issues to light in order to solve more than just their professional cases. Direction: Iciar Bollain, Cast: Najwa Nimri, Tristán Ulloa. – This film is in Spanish with English subtitles. Admission Free. Venue: St James Cavalier, Valletta. Time: 19.00 hrs.
April 29th and 30th The Malta International Fireworks Festival – organised by the Malta Tourism Authority. Venue: The Grand Harbour, Valletta.
April 29th, May 2nd Crafts Fair and Conference – organised by the St Venera Local Council and the Malta Crafts Council. The conference will be held at Dar San Guzepp, St Venera, and the fair will take place at Romeo Romano Garden, St Venera.
April 30th Ostinato Chamber Orchestra An Orchestra from France formed of highly talented young professional musicians with a vast operatic and symphonic repertoire. A concert that promises to enter the annuals as one of the best of 2010 Venue: Teatru Manoel, Valletta. Time: 20.00 hrs.
April 30th, May 1st & 2nd The Spiral – The legend of Malta's first super hero Kubos Mati Productions presents the story of seven friends and their individual fight against evil, The Spiral is a play balanced between dramatic conflict and action sequences with an original twist. So when the battle for Malta erupts, which side will you choose? Venue: MITP Theatre, St Christopher Street, Valletta. Time: 20.00 hrs.
April 30th, May 1st and 2nd Mayfair – Book fair, entertainment, exhibitions, games for children etc. organised by the Nadur Local Council. Venue: St Peter and St Paul's Square, Mdina.
April 30th – May 30th An exhibition of paintings by Patrick Dalli. Free Entrance. Venue: National Museum of Fine Arts, Contemporary Hall, South Street, Valletta. Time: Monday to Sunday 09.00hrs – 17.00hrs (Last Admission at 16.30hrs)
May 1st St Joseph the Worker – feast celebrated in B'Kara.
May 2nd British Brass Quintet – St Catherine of Italy, Valletta.
May 1st and 2nd The Annual Great Spring Festival – organised by the Malta Horticultural Society. This horticultural show, the main one on the island, comprises both competitions and exhibitions of flower arrangements, plot plants, vegetables and fruit. Over 200 classes, on competition basis as well as numerous floral exhibitions make this a showcase of Maltese Horticultural Products and proof of the high artistic level of our flower arrangers. On both days, various demonstrations of local crafts, as well as an entertainment programme, make this show an event ideal for the whole family. Venue: San Anton Gardens, Attard. Time: Saturday – 14.00 hrs – 22.00 hrs; Sunday – 08.00 hrs – 21.00 hrs.
May 1st, 8th & 16th Armida – Met Opera Live in High Definition This mythical story of a sorceress who enthrals men in her island prison has inspired operatic settings by a multitude of composers, including Gluck, Haydn, and Dvor?ák. Renée Fleming stars in the title role of Rossini's version, opposite no fewer than six tenors. Tony Award winner Mary Zimmerman returns to direct this new production of a work she describes as 'a buried treasure, a box of jewels.' The fanciful and magical tale, Zimmerman says, 'has an epic, enchanted quality and a tremendous visual element.' Conductor: Riccardo Frizza; Production: Mary Zimmerman, Renée Fleming, Lawrence Brownlee, Bruce Ford, José Manuel Zapata, Barry Banks, Kobie van Rensburg. Venue: St James Cavalier Cinema, Valletta Time: May 1 & 8 at 18.30hrs, May 16 at 15.00hrs.
May 1st – June 7th An exhibition of paintings by Patrick Dalli. Free Entrance. Venue: National Museum of Fine Arts, Contemporary Hall, South Street, Valletta. Time: Monday to Sunday 09.00 – 17.00 hrs (Last Admission at 16.30 hrs). May 2nd Performance by Pauleen's Dance Studio during the annual Horticultural Event. Performance includes Classical Ballet, Modern Jazz and Cabaret. Venue: San Anton Gardens, Attard. Time: 11.00 hrs. May 2nd Full Day Cultural Tour to Gozo – This tour is organised by the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts. For further information contact Noel Damato on 21232515 or 21245168. You may also visit the website www.maltaculture.com or send an e-mail to adrian.german@maltaculture.com.
May 2nd Met Opera Matinee – Hamlet The works of Shakespeare have inspired more operatic adaptations than any other writer's. Simon Keenlyside and Natalie Dessay bring their extraordinary acting and singing skills to two of the Bard's most unforgettable characters in this new production of Ambroise Thomas's Hamlet. For the role of Ophelia, the French composer created an extended mad scene that is among the greatest in opera. Conductor: Louis Langrée; Production Patrice Caurier/Moshe Leiser, Natalie Dessay, Jennifer Larmore, Toby Spence, Simon Keenlyside, James Morris. Venue: St James Cavalier Cinema, Valletta. Time: 19.00hrs
May 2nd St Augustine – feast celebrated in Valletta.
May 2nd British Brass Quintet. For more information contact St James Cavalier on telephone 2122 3200 or email info@sjcav.org.
May 2nd Festival t'Arti u Arti?janat mal-Armar tal-Festi A festival of crafts relating to local Festas. Venue: Inquisitor's Palace, Vittoriosa.
May 2nd, 16th, 23rd, 30th In Guardia Parade – a historical re-enactment organised by the Malta Tourism Authority. Venue: Fort St Elmo Time: 11.00 hrs
May 3rd Holy Cross – feast celebrated in B'Kara.
May 3rd 'Monday Ovation' Concert – organised by the Malta Cultural Institute. Quintet consisting of harp, 2 violins, viola and cello led by Esmeralda Camilleri. Violin recital by Valhmor Montfort, accompanied on piano by Esmeralda Camilleri. There will also be a ballet presentation. Venue: Hotel Le Meridien, St Julian's. Time: 19.00 hrs.
May 3rd – 29th Ballet Dancers in Action – an exhibition of acrylic paintings by Carmel Micallef. Venue: Vee Gee Bee Art Gallery, Republic Street, Valletta. Open shop hours.
May 4th – 23rd Exhibition by Francis Galea – Venue: Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, Palazzo de La Salle, 219 Republic Street, Valletta. Free entrance. Opening hours: Monday to Friday between 9.30 hrs and 13.00 hrs and 16.00 hrs to 19.00 hrs. For more information kindly send an e-mail to info@artsmalta.org or visit the website www.artsmalta.org
May 8th Movie Spectacular Concert The third edition of this hugely popular concert performed by the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, featuring popular movie soundtracks that have accompanied great movies, such as Gone with the Wind, Robin Hood Prince of Thieves, Schindler's List, Raiders of the Lost Arc and Pirates of the Caribbean, amongst others. The Orchestra is conducted by Kevin Abela Venue: Republic Hall, Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta. Time: 20.00 hrs.
May 8th and 9th L-Esperimenti ta' Fjona- an original play in Maltese written by Clare Azzopardi. This theatre production, targeted at young children (aged 4-9), is a delightful story which introduces children to some basic Science. It tells the story of Fjona, a wizard at Science, in spite of her mother's objections! One day Fjona suddenly disappears. Was it the witch or was it her dreadful aunt and uncle forever conspiring to take her away from her family? This is a production with ample space for audience interaction as children assist various scientific, age appropriate experiments. Direction is by Marcelle Theuma, vocal coaching by Sigo. Venue: St James Cavalier Theatre, Valletta. Time: Saturday 8th at 17.00hrs and Sunday 9th at 19.00hrs (Performances for Schools 4-7 May)
May 8th, 9th 'Il-?uri tal-Im?allfin f'Nurimberga' – translated and directed by John Frendo, presented by Atturi Salesjani. Time 8th May – 19.30 hrs, 9th May – 18.30 hrs. Bookings from the Salesian Theatre, Howard Street, Sliema as from Monday 3rd May 2010 from 18.00 – 20.00 hrs or by telephone 2131 3044/ 9949 1024.
May 9th St George Preca – feast celebrated in Swatar.
May 9th Heritage Trail Gozo A visit to various historical sites in Gozo. Pre-booking is essential. Booking is available from all Heritage Malta sites and museums
May 9th Mother's Day Activity – organised G?aqda Qawmien. Venue: Qormi.
May 11th Ars Ludi Ars Ludi is an Italian Percussion Ensemble, widely recognised across Europe as a leading ensemble for its new and experimental music. Ars Ludi fill the theatre with the sounds of pans, pots and other paraphernalia in a show that will see the art of percussion playing stretched to another dimension. Venue: Teatru Manoel, Valletta. Time: 20.00 hrs.
May 12th Performers Platform – James Zammit – piano. Venue: St Catherine of Italy, Valletta.
May 14th – June 30th Willie Apap: Works from the National Collection – An exhibition of paintings by Willie Apap from the National Collection set up as part of the lejlet Lapsi, Notte Gozitana activities. Free Entrance. Venue: Gozo Area Exhibition Hall, St Martin's Quarter, The Citadel, Gozo. Time: Monday to Friday 09.00 – 17.00 hrs (Last Admission 16.30 hrs).
May 14th – June 13th Zepp Camilleri – exhibition Venue: St James Cavalier, Valletta. Time: Monday & Tuesday 09.00hrs- 17.00hrs, Wednesday to Friday 09.00hrs- 21.00hrs, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 10.00hrs – 21.00hrs
May 14th – 16th A Tale of a Song The musical fable 'The Wind in the Willows' presented by Drama Troupe, with the participation of Malcolm Galea (Narrator), Giselle Grima (piano), Gillian Zammit (Musical Direction), Lorraine Aquilina (Direction). Venue : St James Cavalier, Valletta Time: 19.00hrs
May 14th – June 27th Philip Chircop Abstracts Venue: St James Cavalier, Valletta Time: Monday& Tuesday 09.00hrs – 17.00hrs, Wednesday to Friday 09.00hrs – 21.00hrs, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 10.00hrs- 21.00hrs.
May 15th Cinema in Note/Cinema in Music Pianists Federica and Francesca Badalini from the School of Music, Teatro alla Scala, Milan will perform a 'quattro mani' concert of famous film sound-tracks from Charles Chaplin (Limelight) to Ennio Morricone (Spaghetti Westerns), Francis Lai (Love Stories) from Leonard Bernstein (West Side Story) to Andrew Lloyd Weber (Phantom of the Opera), Nino Rota (Il Gattopardo, Il Padrino and Amarcord) and a medley of Neapolitan songs from the movie 'Carosello Napoletano' of 1954; organised by Fiesole Artistic Productions and the Italian Cultural Institute. Venue: Sala Isouard, Teatru Manoel, Valletta. Time: 19.30 hrs.
May 16th Band Club Concert – Venue: Teatru Manoel, Valletta.
May 16th Our Lady of Fatima – feast celebrated in G'Mangia.
May 18th The Composer Conducts A concert featuring the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra. The programme includes: Simple Symphony (Benjamin Britten), Sinfonietta for 13 Wind Players (World Premier), Symphony No. 4 (Gustav Mahler). Leader: Marcelline Agius, conducted by Mro Joseph Vella. Venue: Manoel Theatre, Valletta. Time: 19.30 hrs.
May 18th – June 24th Jum San ?wann – various activities organised to commemorate Jum San ?wann, organised by the San ?wann Local Council. Venue: San ?wann\
May 19th Performers Platform – Ivan Vella – baritone. Venue: St Catherine of Italy, Valletta.
May 21st Concert organised by San ?wann Local Council. Venue: Torri Lanzon, San ?wann.
May 21st – 23rd Chatroom A play by Enda Walsh, produced by Maleth Theatre, directed by Erin Stewart Tanti. In cyberspace six 15-year olds type and chat. A chilling and powerful tale of manipulation and the ultimate act of teenage rebellion. Venue: MITP Theatre, St Christopher Street, Valletta. Time: 20.00 May 22nd St Rita – feast celebrated in Valletta.
May 22nd Lejl fil-Belt Hompesch – organised by Zabbar Local Council. An activity similar to Notte Bianca (lasting till the early hours of Sunday morning). This event will feature various bands and will include re-enactments. Various museums and places of interest will be open for the occasion.
May 22nd, 23rd Irkottafest – organised by Kirkop Local Council.
May 22nd – June 27th An exhibition of paintings by George Scicluna. Free Entrance. Venue: Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta. Time: Monday to Friday 09.00 – 16.30 hrs (Last Admission 16.00 hrs).
May 25th Jum Hal Qormi – organised by Qormi Local Council. Venue: Qormi.
May 25th Qormi Day Band March – organised by Qormi Local Council in collaboration with Anici Band & Social Club. Venue: Qormi.
May 25th Young Musicians Contest 2010 – (Finals) – organised by the Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, sponsored by the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts and The London College of Music. Venue: Casino Maltese, Valletta. Bookings: lcm@artsmalta.org – Tel: 21244339 – 21244400 www.artsmalta.org
May 25th Debutants' Concert A concert presented by the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra. For more information please visit www.maltaorchestra.com.
May 27th Songs from Britten – with the participation of Soprano Dorothy Baldacchino accompanied on piano by Alex Vella Gregory. Venue: St Catherine of Italy, Valletta.
May 27th, June 24 Spanish Film Season Venue: St James Cavalier Cinema, Valletta. Time: 19.00hrs
May 28th 'San Paolo Evangelizza I Maltesi' by Carlo Diacono for soloists, choir and orchestra featuring Miriam Cauchi, Claire Massa, Joseph Aquilina, Alfred Camilleri and Anthony Montebello, the Mirabitur Choir and the National Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Fr John Galea.
May 29th, 30th Vocal Aid by Stage Coach. The concert, now is in its sixth edition, features a 500-strong choir made up of students of all ages from Stagecoach Theatre School, Malta. The repertoire consists of songs from musicals and films, and include 'Nella Fantasia', 'Ghostbusters', 'Earth Song', amongst many other hit songs. Musical direction is in the hands of Denise Mulholland. The show will this year integrate short drama scenes and dance numbers, choreographed by Emma Loftus and performed by a dance troupe created specially for the show, and also made up entirely of Stagecoach Malta students. This year, proceeds will again go to a local charity Venue: Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta. Time: 7.30pm/ 6.30pm.
May 30th Holy Trinity – feast celebrated in Marsa.
May 30th Invitation au voyage a French programme which takes us through melody from Gounod to Satie with the participation of Mezzo Soprano Sandra Scicluna accompanied on harp by Ann Marie Camilleri Podesta. Venue: St Catherine of Italy, Valletta.
May 30th St Paul – feast celebrated in Munxar, Gozo.
June 4th – 6th G?anafest The Malta Council for Culture and Arts presents a fabulous three day festival of Mediterranean folk music. Besides g?ana (Maltese folksong), the festival will also host local folk ensembles, Maltese songwriters and folk musicians from neighbouring Mediterranean countries. G?ANAFEST also hosts a series of workshops on traditional instruments and a special programme for children. A wonderful event ideal for the whole family complemented by traditional Maltese food and the marvellous surroundings of the Argotti botanical gardens in Floriana, situated within walking distance from Valletta. Venue Argotti Gardens, Floriana. Time 19.00hrs
June 4th, 5th and 6th Notte Scarlata – organised by Sannat Local Council.
June 5th Band Concert – organised by So?jeta' Filarmonika Pinto. Venue: Qormi.
June 5th and 6th 'Festival Marittimu Senglea' – 2nd Edition. Organised by Isla Local Council.
June 6th Verdala Palace Tours and Nature Tours A whole day activity at the Verdala Palace with special tours to the Buskett Gardens commemorating World Environment Day. Pre-booking is essential
June 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th In Guardia Parade – a historical re-enactment organised by the Malta Tourism Authority. Venue: Fort St Elmo Time: 11.00 hrs
June 6th The Annunciation – feast celebrated in Tarxien.
June 6th St Joseph – feast celebrated in Ghaxaq.
June 6th Corpus Christi – feast celebrated in Rabat and Ghasri, Gozo.
June 7th 'Monday Ovation' Concert – organised by the Malta Cultural Institute. Piano recital by Rachel Gauci, launch of Mount Carmel Youth Band (AD2010) Premier Performance. Venue: Hotel Le Meridien, St Julian's. Time: 19.00 hrs.
June 7th Sette Giugno – National Feast
June 7th Annalise Ellul Annual School Show Venue: Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta.
June 10th Cyprien Gaillard Venue: St James Cavalier, Valletta Time: Monday & Tuesday 09.00hrs – 17.00hrs, Wednesday to Friday 09.00hrs – 21.00hrs, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 10.00hrs – 21.00hrs
June 10th – 25th Member's Annual Exhibition – organised by the Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. Venue: Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, Palazzo de La Salle, 219 Republic Street, Valletta. Entrance Free. Opening hours: Monday to Friday between 9.00 hrs. and 13.00 hrs. For more information kindly send e-mail on info@artsmalta.org or visit website on www.artsmalta.org
June 11th and 12th Ulysses Legend – Bringing Calypso to Life! – an activity held to promote the legendary Calypso Cave, overlooking the fantastic sandy beach of ir-Ramla. The event features local artists and it is being financed by the cultural scheme 2010 launched by the Government. Venue: Xaghra, Gozo. Time: 20.00 hrs.
June 12th Mostafest 2010 – organised by the Mosta Local Council. Venue Rotunda Square, Mosta.
June 13th St Philip – feast celebrated in Zebbug.
June 13th St Anthony – feast celebrated in Ghajnsielem, Gozo.
June 17th A theatre performance about the life of St George the Martyr – organised by G?aqda Qawmien. Venue: Qormi.
June 18th Lejla Maltija – organised by Ghaqda Muzikali San Gorg Martri. Venue: Qormi.
June 18th Lejla Maltija – organised by Ghaqda Muzikali Anici. Venue: Qormi.
June 20th Our Lady of the Lily – feast celebrated in Mqabba.
June 20th St Catherine – feast celebrated in Zejtun.
June 20th Sacred Heart of Jesus – feast celebrated in Fontana, Gozo.
June 21st Summer solstice A guided tour to the Spring Equinox at Mnajdra Temples or the ?a?ar Qim Temples. Pre-booking essential. Booking is available from all Heritage Malta sites and museums.
June 21st Mer?ba lis-Sajf – Classical Soiree – with the participation of musicians from Zabbar and special guests. Organised by Zabbar Local Council together with the Kunsill Civiku, Zabbar. Venue: The Hall, Zabbar Local Council, Zabbar. Time: 19.00 – 21.00 hrs.
June 22nd Our Lady of Pinu – feast celebrated in Ta' Pinu, Gozo.
June 22nd The Great Siege Harbour Tour A boat tour visiting various historical sites around the Grand Harbour. Pre-booking is essential. Booking is available from all Heritage Malta sites and museums.
June 27th St George – feast celebrated in Qormi.
June 27th Sacred Heart of Mary – feast celebrated in Burmarrad.
June 27th St John the Baptist – feast celebrated in Xewkija, Gozo.
June 28th, 29th Mnarja A traditional agrarian fair at Buskett Gardens which includes an evening event with folk singing and outdoor feasting of traditional food. Organised by the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts. Venue: Buskett Gardens, limits of Rabat, Malta
June 29th St Peter and St Paul – feast celebrated in Mdina and Nadur, Gozo.
Permanent Exhibition
Rux Art Gallery – Sir Antonio Micallef Street, Balzan, featuring paintings by Damian Ebejer, late Francis Ebejer and Giuseppe Cassar. A ceramics exhibition is also being held by Sina Farrugia-Micallef, Zell Osborne, Julie Apap and Sue Mifsud, together with sculptures by Ivan Fenech and Guzeppi Theuma. Other exhibitors are Frank Schembri, John Busuttil Leaver, David Xuereb and Millie Burn (paintings) and Kevin Attard (silver art works).
Courses
Art Course in Painting, Life Classes, Stone Sculpture, Clay Sculpture – organised by the Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. 10 lessons, once a week between April and June (morning or evening hours). Applications are available at the Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, Palazzo de La Salle, 219, Republic Street, Valletta. Tel: 21244339 – 21244400, Email: info@artsmalta.org, Website: www.artsmalta.org
Crafts Course – organised by the Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. Venue: Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, Palazzo de La Salle, 219, Republic Street, Valletta. 10 lessons, once a week between April and June (morning or evening). Applications available from the Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, 219, Palazzo de La Salle, Valletta. Tel: 21244339 – 21244400 Email: info@artsmalta.org; Website: www.artsmalta.org
Master Class by prominent Jazz guitarist Luigi Tessarollo The Euro Institute of Music, in collaboration with MRM events, is organizing a Jazz Guitar master class by Italian guitarist/composer Luigi Tessarollo. Mr Tessarollo is a prominent figure within the international jazz scene. He has performed at the most prominent Jazz Festivals around the world and has collaborated with some of the most outstanding jazz musicians, including the legendary Lee Konitz and Slide Hampton, among others. The Master Class will be divided into two sessions. The first session will be designed for beginners/intermediate level guitar players and will focus on Jazz genres (Latin, funk, Blues bebop etc.); Head and form (AABA etc); and basic tunes for beginners (ii-v-i). The second class will be designed for advanced players and will focus on what is referred to as playing "outside", Jazz Scales, Modal Tunes and playing in an ensemble. The sessions are being held at the Euro Institute, High Street, Hamrun, on Saturday 10 April. The beginner-intermediate class will be held between 10.00 hrs and 11.30 hrs while the advanced class will be held between 11.30 hrs and 13.00 hrs. Price: €10 for each class. For bookings or more information please call at the Euro Institute of Music on Tel: 2122-6555 or Mob: 9946-6324. Email: info@marcgalea.com. Limited places are available.
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