Lunchtime Concerts at St Catherine of Italy This sixth season of lunchtime concerts brings together some of our Islands’ more established performers, presenting a series of chamber concerts which have gained a regular audience of locals and tourists alike. Entrance is by donation that goes towards the Restoration Fund for the Church of St. Catherine of Italy.Venue: St Catherine of Italy, Valletta.Every Sunday at 11.00 hrs.

Performers Platform St James Cavalier is committed to discovering, nurturing and promoting new talent. The Performers’ Platform Concert Series provides up-and-coming musicians with the opportunity to perform in a professional environment in the Music Room at the Centre.The Second Series of the Performers Platform Concerts is held every Wednesday up to 25 May 2011.Venue: The Music Room, St. James Cavalier Centre for Creativity, Valletta. Every Wednesday at 12.35 hrs

1 AprilClassical music concert The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Brian Schembri. Programme: Liszt – Les Preludes, Piano Concerto No. 1 & No.2 (soloist: Balazs Szokolay), Berlioz – Rakoczy March, Wagner –

Tannhauser Overture.Venue: Teatru Manoel, Valletta. Time: 19.30 hrs

9 AprilPeter & the Wolf/Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Christopher Muscat, narrator: Sarah Spiteri.Venue: Republic Hall, Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta.Time: 18.30 hrs.

10 AprilA Little Sunday Night MusicChamber music focusing on some of the greatest chamber pieces ever written – performed by Trio ZigaroVenue: St James Cavalier Centre for Creativity, Valletta.Time: 19.00 hrs.

12 April2+2=8 An 8-hand piano concert produced by Teatru Manoel, featuring the highly acclaimed pianists Wayne Marshall, Jennifer Micallef, Glen Inanga and John McLaughlin Williams.Venue: Teatru Manoel, Valletta.Time: 20.00 hrs.

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14 AprilString Concert Performed by the Camilleri TrioVenue: Sala Isouard, Teatru Manoel, Valletta. Time: 20.00 hrs.

16 AprilConcert of Sacred Music The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Emanuel Spagnol.Venue: St John’s Co-Cathedral, Valletta.Time: 19.30 hrs.

16 – 17 AprilAkoustikaAn annual concert where jazz, pop and rock all come together in an explosion of popular music and talent.Venue: St James Cavalier Centre for Creativity, Valletta. Time: 20.00 hrs.

26 – 30 AprilInternational Spring FestivalProduced by Karl Fiorini, featuring local and foreign talent.Venue: Teatru Manoel, Valletta.

3 MayMalta Philharmonic Orchestra Composer in Residence Concert Conducted by Joseph Vella, Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, composer-in-residence. Programme: Marko Mihevc – Karnaval (Symphonic Poem), Joseph Vella – Concerto for Clarinet & Orchestra

op 121(Premier) Soloist: Godfrey Mifsud, Christopher Muscat – Extase, Paul Hindemith – Symphonie –Mathis der Maler.Venue: Teatru Manoel, Valletta.Time: 19.30 hrs.

12 MayPiano Recital - Giselle GrimaVenue: Sala Isouard, Teatru Manoel, Valletta. Time: 20.00 hrs.

22 MayA Little Sunday Night MusicA concert of chamber music focusing on some of the greatest works written by Verdi and Vaughan Williams.Venue: St James Cavalier Centre for Creativity, Valletta. Time: 19.00 hrs.

24 MayMalta Philharmonic Orchestra/Manoel Theatre Collaboration Concert (3)Under the direction of the Orchestra’s music director, Michael Laus. Programme: Bartok – Rumanian Dances, Chopin – Piano Concerto in E minor op 11 (soloist: Joanne Camilleri), Smetana – From Bohemia’s Woods and Fields, Kodaly – Variations on a Hungarian Folksong (‘The Peacock’). Venue: Teatru Manoel, Valletta.Time: 19.30 hrs

27 MayMusic ConcertVenue: Teatru Manoel, Valletta.

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4 JuneConcerto all’Italiana A concert of Italian music to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Unification of Italy, presented by Fiesole Artistic Productions and the Italian Cultural Institute. Venue: Teatru Manoel, Valletta. Time: 19.30 hrs

5 JuneA Little Sunday Night MusicA concert of chamber music focusing on some of the greatest works ever written.Venue: St James Cavalier Centre for Creativity, Valletta.Time: 19.00 hrs.

10, 11, 12 JuneGħanafest- Malta Mediterranean Folk Music FestivalCelebrating the folk music heritage of the Mediterranean. Besides għana (Maltese folksong), the festival presents a selection of local ensembles, Maltese songwriters and folk musicians from Mediterranean countries or countries that influenced music in this region. This year the international guests for Għanafest are: Nakaira from Sicily, Navà Ensemble Persian music and Swing a la Turc quartet from Turkey. Għanafest also hosts a series of workshops on traditional instruments and a special programme for children. A wonderful event for the whole family

complemented by traditional Maltese food in the marvellous surroundings of the Argotti botanical gardens in Floriana. Further information may be found on www.maltafolkmusicfestival.org Venue: Argotti Botanical Gardens, FlorianaTime: 19.00 hrs

1 – 10 AprilPupu fil-BaħarA play by Alfred Sant, produced by KAST Productions and directed by Carmel S. Aquilina, featuring Antonella Galea Loffreda, Charles Sammut and Joe Galea. Since its inception in 2001, KAST has become synonymous with innovative theatrical adaptations of literary masterpieces in English and Maltese. KAST works through the process of collective creation, where the actors and director together construct an original script based on improvisation and creative writing inspired by the chosen literature. Alfred Sant’s collection of twelve narratives is the focus of this theatrical work that oscillates between characters living on the verge of society, middle-class mentality and the complexity of human relationships, with an underlying sardonic look at everyday life and characters. The play will be performed in Maltese.Venue: St James Cavalier Centre for Creativity, Valletta.Time: 20.00 hrs.

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2 and 3 AprilOne Flew Over The Cuckoo’s NestKen Kesey’s theatrical masterpiece, produced by ATGE and hosted by Teatru Manoel. The play is currently on tour and receiving excellent reviews. The play will be performed in English. Venue: Teatru Manoel, Valletta.Time: 20.00 hrs.

8 – 10, 15 – 17 AprilMrs Warren’s ProfessionThis classic by George Bernard Shaw presented by MADC and directed by Joyce Grech, is the story of a mother and daughter with clashing views about a highly lucrative but unethical business. Cast: Isabelle Warrington, Barry Calvert, Colin Willis, Simone Spiteri, Andrew Galea and Chris Hudson. The play will be performed in English.Venue: Teatru Manoel, Valletta.Time: 20.00 hrs.

16 and 17 AprilThe TwitsA highly interactive play, based on the story by Roald Dahl. Mr. and Mrs. Twit are ugly, dirty, smelly and downright nasty, yet ingenious at playing mean tricks on each other. They become allies only when they are catching birds for bird pies or training their monkeys for their dream upside down Monkey Circus. The Twits is performed in English and is aimed at a young audience of 6 - 12 years. Produced and directed by Isabelle Gatt, with musical arrangements and vocal coaching by Sigo. Bookings through St. James Cavalier: 21 22 32 00 or 21 22 32 16 or email boxoffice@sjcav.org. Tickets are €8.50. Discounted tickets for the family are also available. Venue: MITP Theatre, Valletta. Time: 7.30pm

29 April – 8 MayOleannaA play produced by Stewsoft Productions, Oleanna is a two-hander by David Mamet, about the power struggle between a university professor and one of his female students who accuses him of sexual exploitation and, by doing so, spoils his chances of being accorded tenure. Venue: St James Cavalier Centre for Creativity, Valletta. Time: 20.00 hrs.

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7 and 8 MayBogħod mill-Għajn A play by Vincent Vella, presented by Teatru Manoel in collaboration with Maleth, and directed by Alan Fenech. The play gives insight into the family life of one of the ‘internati’ and a series of incidents encountered within the socio-political background of Malta during the Second World War. The play will be performed in Maltese.Venue: Teatru Manoel, Valletta.Time: 20.00 hrs.

13 – 29 MayThe Opposite SexA comedy produced by TNT Productions. A chance meeting between friendly couples takes an unexpected twist of fate. It is not long before what should have been a friendly dinner party turns into a social nightmare. As the common denominator between the characters starts to become clearer, the air soon become thick with insults, black eyes and broken chins. Venue: St James Cavalier Centre for Creativity, Valletta.Time: 20.00 hrs.

14 and 15 May It-Tifla li Waqgħet Ġo KtiebA play in Maltese adapted by Trevor Zahra from The Boy Who Fell into a Book by Alan Ayckbourn. As Marica reads before

going to sleep, she suddenly finds herself falling into the action with her superhero with whom she journeys through her entire shelf of books, meeting different characters that overlap into each other’s worlds flitting from one adventure to the next. The play is aimed at a young audience of 5 to 10 years, yet is a delight for all the family. Directed by Marcelle Theuma, musical arrangements and vocal coaching by Sigo; produced by Isabelle Gatt. Bookings through St. James Cavalier: 21 22 32 00 or 21 22 32 16 or email boxoffice@sjcav.org. Tickets are €8.50. Discounted tickets for the family are also available. Venue: MITP Theatre, Valletta. Time: 19.30 hrs (confirm with theatre listings)

20 – 22 MayThe Rose Tattoo A play by Tennessee Williams, directed by Albert Marshall and presented by Teatru Manoel in collaboration with the Malta Drama Centre and the US Embassy. The Rose Tattoo is the story of an Italo-American widow in Louisiana who, following her husband’s death, withdraws from society and expects her daughter to do likewise. The play will be performed in English.Venue: Teatru Manoel, Valletta.Time: 20.00 hrs.

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4 – 19 JuneBolt from the Blue A Mellowdrama Production. Edward Jones was just an ordinary man, doing ordinary things - until the day before his fortieth birthday. What happened next was, quite literally, incredible. It defies belief. It defies logic. It defies the fundamental laws of science and nature. But it happened. And it came like a bolt from the blue. With his latest comedy, adapted from his novel of the same name, David Tristram brings his trademark hilarity to every line, but with a poignant and unusual story that tingles every nerve ending and jangles every human emotion before reaching its extraordinary conclusion.Venue: St James Cavalier Centre for Creativity, Valletta.Time: 20.00 hrs.

Until 15 MayIn Quest of Beauty: Alphonse Mucha 1860-1939 An exhibition of lithographs, prints, sketches and paintings by Prague’s most illustrious artist.Venue: Grand Salon, National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta.Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 09.00 hrs till 16.30 hrs. (Last admission: 16.00 hrs.)

Until 10 AprilPlaceness - An Exhibition of Oil paintings by Trevor BorgThe artist is highly influenced by Mediterranean culture and the interplay of light, shade and colour as amplified by the warm Maltese sun. He is also fascinated by the deep blue tones of the Mediterranean Sea, evident by the palette he employs to convey his visual messages. The artist describes his work as a continuous narrative of his inner feelings, thoughts and comments, imbued with social as well as cultural influences represented in the form of a creative visual research journey. Supported by the Malta Arts Fund. Venue: St James Cavalier Centre for Creativity, Valletta.Opening Hours: Monday and Tuesday 09.00 hrs - 17.00 hrs, Wednesday to Friday 09.00 hrs - 21.00 hrs, Saturday and Sunday 10.00 hrs - 21.00 hrs.

12 March – 6 AprilYoung Cavaliers’ ClubSt James Cavalier’s annual exhibition of creative work by children participating in the Young Cavaliers’ Club.Venue: St James Cavalier Centre for Creativity, Valletta.Opening Hours: Monday and Tuesday 09.00 - 17.00 hrs, Wednesday to Friday 09.00 hrs - 21.00 hrs, Saturday and Sunday 10.00 hrs - 21.00 hrs.Free entrance

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26 March – 1 MayAn exhibition of paintings by Michael von Cube and Giuseppe Schembri BonaciVenue: The Contemporary Hall, National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta. Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09.00 hrs - 16.30 hrs. Free entrance

2 April – 1 MayHumanity In FormsAn exhibition of ceramics by Mario Sammut.Venue: The Loggia, National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta. Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00hrs - 16:30hrs (Last Admission: 16:00hrs)Free entrance

15 April – 15 May Photography exhibition by Guillem VidalThe exhibition brings together a collection of 25 photographs depicting three distinct landscapes: the salt marshes of Malta, the port of Barcelona and the caves of Menorca. Common to all of them is the sea and nature. The recurring theme of the bridge is not there by chance as the photographs are part of a larger retrospective by the artist, called Passages.

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Venue: St James Cavalier Centre for Creativity, Valletta. Opening Hours: Monday and Tuesday 09.00 hrs – 17.00 hrs, Wednesday to Friday 09.00 hrs - 21.00 hrs, Saturday and Sunday 10.00 hrs - 21.00 hrs.

6 May – 5 JuneVLTPH11 – Valletta Photographic Festival The festival is based on a concept by

Patrick Fenech, and is curated by Patrick Fenech, Vince Briffa and Lisa Gwen Baldacchino. The festival showcase the works of 12 local artists, the Valletta community and is aimed at engaging students from various schools in Malta and Gozo to appreciate fine art photography and to learn how to ‘read’ photographs. The festival will be held in various indoor and outdoor venues around Valletta. Supported by the Malta Arts Fund.

6 May – 30 JuneĠmiel il-ĦrejjefAn exhibition of paintings by Rupert Cefai. Inspired by century-old folktales rich in ethnographic content, this exhibition is complemented with a programme of thematic educational sessions between Monday 16 - Friday 27 May. Venue: The National Museum of Ethnography, Inquisitor’s Palace, Vittoriosa. For further information and times of opening: tel: 21663731 (Inquisitor’s Palace)

7 May – 29 JuneDaydreamsAn exhibition of paintings by Barbara Butzke.Venue: The Contemporary Exhibitions Hall, National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta.

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Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00hrs - 16:30hrs (Last Admission: 16:00hrs)

27 May - 23 July Early 19th century souvenir drawings of the Ggantija TemplesAn exhibition of exclusive drawings, held in conjunction with Lejlet Lapsi - Notte Gozitana events. Venue: Gozo Area Exhibition Hall, The Citadel, Victoria, Gozo. Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00hrs - 17:00hrs; Saturday 09:00hrs - 12:00 noon.

JuneRe-painted National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00hrs - 16:30hrs (Last Admission: 16:00hrs). Free entrance

All the films listed below will be screened at the Cinema of St James Cavalier Centre for Creativity, Valletta.

2 AprilNTLive – Frankenstein (Repeat screening)Time: 20.00 hrs.

3 AprilIphigenie en Taurus (Repeat screening)Time: 15.00 hrs.

9 and 16 AprilMet HD Live – Le Comte Ory – Giacchino RossiniTime: 19.00 hrs.

17 AprilLucia di Lammermoor (Repeat screening)Time: 15.00 hrs. 23 April and 7 MayMet HD Live – Capriccio – Richard StraussTime: 19.00 hrs.

30 April and 21 MayMet HD Live – Il Trovatore – Giuseppe VerdiTime: 19.00 hrs.

1 May Le Comte Ory (Repeat screening)Time: 15.00 hrs.

14 and 28 MayMet HD Live – Die Walküre – Richard WagnerTime: 18.00 hrs

15 MayCapriccio (Repeat screening)Time: 15.00 hrs.

29 MayIl Trovatore (Repeat screening)Time: 15.00 hrs.

12 JuneDie Walküre (Repeat screening)Time: 15.00 hrs.

30 JuneNTLive – The Cherry Orchard - Live Performance Time: 20.00 hrs.

April Art & Wine @ South StreetInteresting discussions on Art over a glass of wine.Venue: The National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta.Time: 19.30 hrs. Free entrance

3 AprilSunday Cultural Tour A visit to Fort Manoel including the recently-restored Chapel dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padova, Selmun Palace and the Chapel dedicated to the Madonna tal-Abbandunati at ‘Tas-Sultan’ Castle in Wardija. For bookings: call Noel D’Amato or Adrian German on 21232515, 21247913 or send an e-mail to noel.damato@maltaculture.com or visit www.maltaculture.com Tickets: €12; concessions for children aged 5-12 and senior citizens: €9.50. Venue: Coaches depart from Sliema and Floriana.Time: 08.45 hrs.

14 AprilEnglish-Speaking Union – TalksSpeaker – H.E. Jim Hennessy, Irish AmbassadorVenue: St James Cavalier Centre for Creativity, Valletta.Time: 18.00 hrs.

MayArt & Wine @ South StreetInteresting discussion on Art over a glass of wine.Venue: The National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta.Time: 19.30 hrs. Free entrance

MayOpen Day at the National Museum of Natural History, Mdina.

1 MayCultural Walking Tour on the island of CominoA visit to the Tower, Gun Battery, Old Hospital and Chapel. For bookings: call Noel D’Amato or Adrian German on 21232515, 21247913 or send an e-mail to noel.damato@maltaculture.com or visit www.maltaculture.com Tickets: €12; concessions for children aged 5-12 and senior citizens: €9.50. Venue: Coaches depart from Sliema and Floriana.Time: 08.00 hrs.

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other events8 MayHeritage Trail – CominoTickets can be bought from all Heritage Malta museums and sites. For further information: contact Mario Casha on 23954242.

15 MayCultural Tour of the Island of Gozo. A full day tour to Gozo. For bookings: call Noel D’Amato or Adrian German on 21232515, 21247913 or send an e-mail to noel.damato@maltaculture.com or visit www.maltaculture.com Tickets: €21.50; concessions for children aged 5-12 and senior citizens: €19. Venue: Coaches depart from Sliema and Floriana.Time: 07.30 hrs.

19 MayEnglish-Speaking Union – TalksSpeaker – H.E. Prof. Douglas Kmiec, American AmbassadorVenue: St James Cavalier Centre for Creativity, Valletta.Time: 18.00 hrs.

JuneArt and Wine @ South StreetInteresting discussions on Art over a glass of wine. Venue: The National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta.Time: 19.30 hrs.

Sunday Cultural Tour:Fort Manoel

3, 4 JuneM3P ConferenceA conference co-ordinated by Toni Sant, on the first six months of the Malta Music Memory Project, in association with the University of Hull. Supported by the Malta Arts Fund.Venue: St James Cavalier Centre for Creativity, Valletta.Time: 9.00 – 17.00 hrs.

5 JuneFilfla Heritage TrailTickets can be bought from all Heritage Malta museums and sites. For further information contact Mario Casha on 23954242

7 JuneHeritage Malta Open DayVisit Heritage Malta sites and museums for free:National Museum of Fine ArtsMalta Maritime MuseumDomus RomanaInquisitor’s PalaceFor further information contact Mario Casha on 23954242

7 JuneSette Giugno Commemorative ceremonyA National Festivities event Venue: Hastings Garden, Valletta.Time: 21.30 hrs.

16 JuneEnglish-Speaking Union – TalksSpeaker – H.E. Anne Quinane, Australian AmbassadorVenue: St James Cavalier Centre for Creativity, Valletta.Time: 18.00 hrs.

21 JuneSummer Solstice at Mnajdra TemplesExperience the Spring Equinox sunrise from Mnajdra Temples. Including a tour of Mnajdra Temples and access to the Visitor Centre.Tickets at €15 (€10 for Heritage Malta members) may be purchased from all Heritage Malta sites and museums. Places are limited. For further information tel. Heritage Malta on 21424231.

28, 29 JuneMnarja A programme of activities to commemorate the traditional feast of St Peter and St Paul including folk singing and village band music on the 28th; and the traditional horse races at Racecourse Street, Rabat on the 29th. Venue: Buskett Gardens and Rabat

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CONTACTS

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Parliamentary Secretariat for Tourism, the Environment and CultureOffice of the Prime MinisterAuberge d’Italie, Merchants Street, Valletta VLT 1170Tel: (+356) 2291 5006, Fax: (+356) 2291 5039Website: www.visitmalta.com

The Malta Council for Culture and the Arts230 Republic Street, Valletta VLT 1116Tel: (356) 2124 5168, Fax: (+356) 2124 1964E-mail: info@maltaculture.com, Website: www.maltaculture.com

St James Cavalier Centre for CreativityCastille Place, Valletta VLT 1060Tel: (356) 2122 3200, Fax: (+356) 2122 3218E-mail: info@sjcav.org, Website: www.sjcav.org

Teatru Manoel115, Old Theatre Street, Valletta VLT 1426Tel: (356) 2122 2618, Fax: (+356) 2124 7451E-mail: info@teatrumanoel.com.mt, Website: www.teatrumanoel.com.mt

Mediterranean Conference CentreHospital Street, Valletta VLT 1645Tel: (356) 2559 5215/209/201, Fax: (+356) 2124 5900E-mail: sales@mcc.com.mt, Website: www.mcc.com.mt

Malta Philharmonic Orchestra88, Old Mint Street, Valletta VLT 12Tel: (356) 2124 4473; 2123 8835, Fax: (+356) 2124 4473. E-mail: info@maltaorchestra.com, Website: www.maltaorchestra.com

Heritage MaltaEx-Royal Naval Hospital, Triq Marina, Kalkara, KKR 1524Tel: (356) 2295 4300, Fax: (+356) 2122 2900.E-mail: info@heritagemalta.org, Website: www.heritagemalta.org

locations

1. St James Cavalier2. St Catherine of Italy3. National Museum of Fine Arts4. St John’s Co-Cathedral5. Teatru Manoel6. MITP Theatre7. Mediterranean Conference CentreSt James Cavalier, Teatru Manoel and the Mediterranean Conference Centre are accessible to all, includingwheelchair users.