venerdì 12 gennaio 2007
National Orchestra launches CD series
by Fiona Galea Debono
Times of Malta, Valletta, Friday, January 12, 200
The National Orchestra has launched its Grand Concert, scheduled for January 20 at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, in Valletta, and the first in a series of National Orchestra Live CDs.
As part of its successful collaboration programmes with foreign theatres and orchestras - which kicked off a year ago, giving rise to the Grand Concert Series and a new dimension to the orchestra - the National Orchestra is joining forces with the string section of the Orchestra Sinfonica di Pesaro under the baton of Paolo Ponziano Ciardi, National Orchestra chairman Lino Attard said yesterday.
The Grand Concert will feature Maltese composer Paolino Vassallo's Fuga Per Grande Orchestra and Brahms' concerto for violin, cello and orchestra, with the participation of renowned Carmine Lauri (violin) and Tim Hugh (cello), both leaders of their respective sections in the London Symphony Orchestra. The second part will be dedicated to Tchaikovsky's symphony no. 6 Pathetique.
Following the MCC concert, the collaboration is taking the National Orchestra to Italy for a repeat performance a few days later at Pesaro's prestigious Teatro Rossini, this time under the direction of Michael Laus, the National Orchestra's resident conductor, Mr Attard announced.
The National Orchestra enjoys the support of the Italian Cultural Institute, which is financing the concert, institute director Anna Maria Di Marco said. She is a firm believer in the orchestra's potential to grow and go international and in its ability to collaborate particularly with its Italian counterparts.
Tourism and Culture Minister Francis Zammit Dimech took the opportunity to praise the National Orchestra, Malta's foremost music institution, for its overseas collaborations, among other achievements, which were indicative of its high standards. He described it as a source of pride for the country, having also an important role in the development of Malta's music heritage and culture.
Last year was a very active one for the orchestra, including the celebration of the 150th birth anniversary of Mro Vassallo, whose music performed by the National Orchestra under the direction of Christopher Muscat, is featured on the CD recording.
Sponsored by GasanMamo Insurance Ltd, the CD is of high digital quality and comes with a 12-page booklet, containing information on the composer and his works.
The National Orchestra has launched its own record label in the light of developments in this line of business and the demand from those attending its performances, filling in a vacuum, Mr Attard said.
A series of CDs under the same label would be launched over the coming year to culminate on the 10th anniversary of the National Orchestra in 2008, he said.
Tickets for the Grand Concert cost Lm15, Lm12, Lm10, Lm8 and Lm6, and are available from the MCC's booking office. Reservations can also be made via e-mail on bookings@mcc.com.mt, or on 2559 5751.
Times of Malta, Valletta, Friday, January 12, 200
The National Orchestra has launched its Grand Concert, scheduled for January 20 at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, in Valletta, and the first in a series of National Orchestra Live CDs.
As part of its successful collaboration programmes with foreign theatres and orchestras - which kicked off a year ago, giving rise to the Grand Concert Series and a new dimension to the orchestra - the National Orchestra is joining forces with the string section of the Orchestra Sinfonica di Pesaro under the baton of Paolo Ponziano Ciardi, National Orchestra chairman Lino Attard said yesterday.
The Grand Concert will feature Maltese composer Paolino Vassallo's Fuga Per Grande Orchestra and Brahms' concerto for violin, cello and orchestra, with the participation of renowned Carmine Lauri (violin) and Tim Hugh (cello), both leaders of their respective sections in the London Symphony Orchestra. The second part will be dedicated to Tchaikovsky's symphony no. 6 Pathetique.
Following the MCC concert, the collaboration is taking the National Orchestra to Italy for a repeat performance a few days later at Pesaro's prestigious Teatro Rossini, this time under the direction of Michael Laus, the National Orchestra's resident conductor, Mr Attard announced.
The National Orchestra enjoys the support of the Italian Cultural Institute, which is financing the concert, institute director Anna Maria Di Marco said. She is a firm believer in the orchestra's potential to grow and go international and in its ability to collaborate particularly with its Italian counterparts.
Tourism and Culture Minister Francis Zammit Dimech took the opportunity to praise the National Orchestra, Malta's foremost music institution, for its overseas collaborations, among other achievements, which were indicative of its high standards. He described it as a source of pride for the country, having also an important role in the development of Malta's music heritage and culture.
Last year was a very active one for the orchestra, including the celebration of the 150th birth anniversary of Mro Vassallo, whose music performed by the National Orchestra under the direction of Christopher Muscat, is featured on the CD recording.
Sponsored by GasanMamo Insurance Ltd, the CD is of high digital quality and comes with a 12-page booklet, containing information on the composer and his works.
The National Orchestra has launched its own record label in the light of developments in this line of business and the demand from those attending its performances, filling in a vacuum, Mr Attard said.
A series of CDs under the same label would be launched over the coming year to culminate on the 10th anniversary of the National Orchestra in 2008, he said.
Tickets for the Grand Concert cost Lm15, Lm12, Lm10, Lm8 and Lm6, and are available from the MCC's booking office. Reservations can also be made via e-mail on bookings@mcc.com.mt, or on 2559 5751.
Etichette: IIC_Malta
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lunedì 1 gennaio 2007
Competition organised by Italian embassy
The Malta Indipendent, Sunday, December 31, 2006
The bicentenary of the birth of Giuseppe Garibaldi, hero of the Italian Risorgimento and champion of democratic values, falls on 4 July 2007.
To celebrate this anniversary the Embassy of Italy is holding a public competition open to Maltese artists on the theme of Giuseppe Garibaldi.
Eligibility: any artist of Maltese nationality over the age of 21 by 4 July 2007, is eligible to take part in the competition.
Works of art: pictorial and graphic works of art on or inspired by the figure of Garibaldi may be presented.
Date of presentation:
The works of art, including name, telephone number, and age of the artist, are to reach the Italian Cultural Institute, Vecchia Cancelleria, St George’s Square, Valletta, by not later than 5pm on Tuesday 15 May 2007. Those considered suitable by an ad hoc jury will be shown during an exhibition that will be opened on Wednesday July 4th at noon. The exhibition will remain open to the public throughout the month of July. The submitted works will not be larger than 70 x 100cms, frame included. Each artist will be allowed to present up to two works of art.
All works of art will be returned to their rightful owners after the exhibition. Any damage to a picture will be considered an enhancement to the work of art.
Jury: The jury will be composed of the Director of the Italian Cultural Institute, the President of the Società Dante Alighieri, the President of the Italian-Maltese Chamber of Commerce and the artist Philip Chircop and will be chaired by the ambassador of Italy in Malta. The decision of the jury will be final. The painter of the work considered most deserving will be presented with two return air tickets Malta-Rome kindly donated by Alitalia and the possibility of staying in a private country house situated about nine kilometres from Todi in Perugia (Umbria) in a mini residential complex with pool for the duration of a week. The private residence, which sleeps four to five people, will be available to the winning artist for a week of his/her choice at any time between September 2007 and September 2008. Other prizes may be offered by supporters/sponsors of this initiative.
At its discretion, the jury will award a special prize to the best young Maltese artist (21-31 years old). The best 10 pictures voted for by the public visiting the exhibition in the first two weeks from the opening (between 4 and 17 July) will be considered by the jury for a special mention and one for a special award.
The bicentenary of the birth of Giuseppe Garibaldi, hero of the Italian Risorgimento and champion of democratic values, falls on 4 July 2007.
To celebrate this anniversary the Embassy of Italy is holding a public competition open to Maltese artists on the theme of Giuseppe Garibaldi.
Eligibility: any artist of Maltese nationality over the age of 21 by 4 July 2007, is eligible to take part in the competition.
Works of art: pictorial and graphic works of art on or inspired by the figure of Garibaldi may be presented.
Date of presentation:
The works of art, including name, telephone number, and age of the artist, are to reach the Italian Cultural Institute, Vecchia Cancelleria, St George’s Square, Valletta, by not later than 5pm on Tuesday 15 May 2007. Those considered suitable by an ad hoc jury will be shown during an exhibition that will be opened on Wednesday July 4th at noon. The exhibition will remain open to the public throughout the month of July. The submitted works will not be larger than 70 x 100cms, frame included. Each artist will be allowed to present up to two works of art.
All works of art will be returned to their rightful owners after the exhibition. Any damage to a picture will be considered an enhancement to the work of art.
Jury: The jury will be composed of the Director of the Italian Cultural Institute, the President of the Società Dante Alighieri, the President of the Italian-Maltese Chamber of Commerce and the artist Philip Chircop and will be chaired by the ambassador of Italy in Malta. The decision of the jury will be final. The painter of the work considered most deserving will be presented with two return air tickets Malta-Rome kindly donated by Alitalia and the possibility of staying in a private country house situated about nine kilometres from Todi in Perugia (Umbria) in a mini residential complex with pool for the duration of a week. The private residence, which sleeps four to five people, will be available to the winning artist for a week of his/her choice at any time between September 2007 and September 2008. Other prizes may be offered by supporters/sponsors of this initiative.
At its discretion, the jury will award a special prize to the best young Maltese artist (21-31 years old). The best 10 pictures voted for by the public visiting the exhibition in the first two weeks from the opening (between 4 and 17 July) will be considered by the jury for a special mention and one for a special award.
Etichette: Garibaldi, IIC_Malta
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