The 2018 edition of the Victoria International Arts Festival comes to a close with a symphonic concert at St George’s Basilica. This year’s edition of the festival is fittingly being dedicated to Mro Joseph Vella, the festival’s long-standing artistic director, whose recent passing left Malta’s music community in shock. Philip Walsh will now be conducting this concert, but the programme remains the one selected by Mro Vella, featuring a selection of works from Russian composers, including Glazunov’s Violin Concerto –…
Find out more »The MADC will this year be celebrating 80 years since their first Shakespeare Play at San Anton Gardens with the same play they first staged in 1938 – As You Like It. In the capable hands of Shakespeare director and devotee Philip Leone Ganado, the Gardens will be transformed into the Forest of Arden where our young heroine Rosalind finds safety and love when fleeing the persecution of her Uncle’s court. For more information visit https://www.madc.com.mt/en/home.htm
Find out more »Malta Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Gergely Madaras Dmitry Ishkhanov – Piano Programme Claude Debussy – La Mer, L. 109 Benjamin Britten – Four Sea Interludes (from the opera Peter Grimes), Op. 33a Charles Camilleri – Piano Concerto No. 1 “Mediterranean” The 2018 edition of the Malta International Arts Festival is brought to a close with a concert featuring works inspired by the sea, performed by the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of young conductor Gergely Madaras. Claude Debussy’s symphonic…
Find out more »Featuring Joseph Calleja with special guest Eros Ramazzotti Malta Philharmonic Orchestra Philip Walsh – Conductor Once more, the MPO, under the direction of British conductor Philip Walsh, teams up with tenor Joseph Calleja for his annual summer concert at the Granaries in Floriana. As is tradition, the concert features a special guest, and this year’s guest is none other than Italian pop superstar Eros Ramazzotti.
Find out more »The MPO concludes its 2017/18 concert season by heading to the beautiful grounds of the Girgenti Palace for another edition of Classics Under the Stars, a free open-air concert featuring a selection of light classics. More details are to be revealed in the near future.
Find out more »Despite the long distance between China and Malta, the two countries both enjoy long histories and splendid cultures, and the friendly exchanges between them can be traced back to ancient times. Since the establishment of diplomatic relationship in 1972, China and Malta have maintained friendly cooperative relations and political mutual trust. Moreover, economic cooperation and cultural exchanges have been increasingly deepened. The Chinese-aided construction of infrastructures has enabled great progress, and the economic agreements and memorandums reached between China and…
Find out more »A contemporary adaptation of the opera, to be performed outdoors in both Leeuwarden and Valletta, European Capitals of Culture 2018. Performances in Valletta will be held on the 13th and 15th September 2018. For more information visit the Opera Spanga website.
Find out more »Notte Bianca is Malta’s biggest annual arts and culture festival. For one special night every October, Notte Bianca lights up the Valletta cityscape with a spectacular celebration that is open to the public free of charge. Festivalgoers can expect to experience the very best in music, dance, theatre, visual arts, literary events, as well as an exploration into the emerging world of new and digital arts. During Notte Bianca, Valletta’s streets and public spaces are used in innovative, creative ways…
Find out more »Every year, this annual international arts festival delights audiences in Valletta and Gozo with a treasure trove of over 150 performances and workshops by critically acclaimed international and national companies. ŻiguŻajg's enduring popularity springs from its varied and multidisciplinary programme of quality creative work for children and youth, which attracts audiences of over 13,000 every year. For more information visit https://valletta2018.org/
Find out more »Contrary to what is generally thought, the Knights of St John were not keen to set up their base in Malta, the barren and isolated southernmost outpost of Europe. The granting of Malta to the homeless Knights of St John in 1530 was a long-protracted issue. During this lecture, Vincent Zammit will follow the Order’s odyssey after their loss of Rhodes and their final acceptance of Malta in 1530. We will hear about the various issues that cropped up, until…
Find out more »Enjoy the beauty of Malta’s natural scenery as well as our heritage at a round-trip walk which will take us along Dingli’s breath-taking cliffs towards Fawwara. Along the way you will hear information about prehistoric cart-ruts, a Bronze Age site, pass country chapels and learn legends related to the area. Route: after reaching Fawwara, we will return to the starting point so anyone who came by car will return to the same spot. The walk is about 3 km long,…
Find out more »In spite of not being as well known as the Order of St John of Jerusalem that is normally associated with Malta, the Order of St Michael and St George also has an intriguing history. The Order of St Michael and St George was founded by the British government simultaneously in Corfu and Malta in 1818 to acknowledge the service rendered by citizens of those countries as well as British officers employed in the Mediterranean. Many of Malta's most respected…
Find out more »Step back in time as we journey through Medieval Mdina, a city shrouded in mystery. But in the year 1425, the city was anything but peaceful. Discover why danger lurked at every turn, and civil wars raged between power- hungry nobles and seafaring, piratical Knights. Feel the weight of history as you wander through the narrow medieval off beaten streets. See and touch the rough stone walls that have withstood the test of time and more. As you explore Mdina’s…
Find out more »The Secrets of Valletta's Corsairs Await. Uncover the hidden chapters of Malta's maritime legacy during the Knights’ period, as you journey back in time through an action-packed adventure of survival, torture, and promiscuity gone wild. Prepare to be enthralled as you delve into the captivating and colourful lives of Valletta's legendary Corsairs, feared protectors of Malta's shores. Our tales may rival Hollywood, but these are real-life adventures that will leave you breathless. From forbidden love affairs to daring escapes and…
Find out more »Experience an Unforgettable Cruise Around Filfla Island Join us for a fascinating cruise around the uninhabited marine protected area of Filfla Island on Saturday 20th July, 2024. This exclusive adventure will depart from Sliema Ferries at 9:30 AM sharp and return at 5:00 PM. Please ensure you arrive 30 minutes before departure. Highlights of the Cruise: - Explore the rugged, remote islet of Filfla and the stunning southern coast. - Discover fascinating geological formations, rare flora and fauna,…
Find out more »In the heart of the Mediterranean, on the sun-kissed island of Malta, three inseparable friends, Marija, Pawlu, and Isaac, were looking for adventure. Birgu, their hometown, was a lovely, historic place, but too quiet for fearless Marija, sporty Pawlu, and brainy, curious Isaac. It wasn’t always like this. When the Knights of St John arrived in Malta they didn’t stay in the dull old capital, Mdina, they preferred to be near their ships in Birgu, where the action was. In…
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