Sister pianists Francesca and Federica Badalini from Niccolo’ Paganini Conservatory of Genova and Milan’s School of Music are presenting the quattro mani concert Cinema in Note (Cinema in Music) performing the most beautiful soundtracks of highly acclaimed films throughout the years.
The concert is being organised by Fiesole Artistic Productions in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute and is being held at the Sala Isouard of the Manoel Theatre tomorrow at 7.30 p.m.
The project Cinema in Note, performed with quattro mani (four-hands) is an innovative concert concept born from the pianists’ passion for cinema and from their successful experience as sound-track composers. It is having outstanding success in Italian festivals and in the media’s reviews for its innovative approach to stimulate a higher appreciation of the artistic and musical values of the international cinema's legacy.
The programme includes famous soundtracks – from Charles Chaplin’s movie Limelight, Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story, Nino Rota’s Il Gattopardo, Federico Fellini’s Amarcord and Francis Ford Coppola’s Il Padrino to Andrew Lloyd Weber’s The Phantom of the Opera, James Horner’s My Heart Will Go On from Titanic, Johann Strauss’ Blue Danube Waltz from A Space Odyssey, Ennio Morricone’s Once Upon a Time in America, the famous Somewhere My Love from Dr Zhivago, composed by Maurice Jarre, and a medley of Neapolitan selections from the film Carosello napoletano.
Tony Cassar Darien will give a synopsis of each film’s plot, artistic value and musical perspective.
☐ Tickets can be obtained by phone on 2124 6389, by e-mail: bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt or online: teatrumanoel.com.mt
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Visual Arts
Till Sunday
Rhythm and Harmony
An exhibition of paintings by Anthony P. Vella is showing at the Heritage Malta head office, Valletta. Open Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. (Last admission 4 p.m.)
Till Sunday
A collective exhibition by Mario Agius, Joe Attard, Joe Camilleri, Joseph Casapinta, Frans Galea, Judy Metters, Doreen Portelli and Jeffrey Xuereb, is being held at the Bottega D’Arte, Salina Square Victoria.
Till Sunday
Walking in Africa
A photographic exhibition by Guido Bonett is showing at the National Museum of Natural History in Mdina.
Till May 22
4Visions
A visual art exhibition by Graham Woodall, Jackie Roberts, Graham Gurr and Maxine C. Attard is showing at Art Academy 131, Constitution Street, Mosta.
Till May 22
An exhibition of works by students of the Verdala International School is showing at the Malta Institute of Management, Pembroke. Open daily between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Till May 23
Clayart Malta have organised an exhibition at the premises of the Sliema Philharmonic Society, Sliema Band Club, 34, St Trophimus Str, Sliema. Participating artists include Sue Mifsud, Zell Osborne, Julie Apap, Barbara Attard Pettett, Deborah Marmarà and Talia Maggi. Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 6 to 9 p.m., Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 5 to 9 p.m.
www.clayartmalta.com
Till May 28
Works of Sebastian D. Grenz
A collection of works by German-born artist Sebastian D. Grenz is showing at the German-Maltese Circle, Messina Palace, 141, St Christopher Street, Valletta.
Till May 30
An exhibition of paintings by Patrick Dalli.
A collection of recent paintings by Patrick Dalli is showing at the Contemporary Hall of the National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta. Open Monday to Sunday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. (Last admission at 4.30 p.m.)
Till May 30
Embassy of the Liquid States
The Malta Contemporary Art Foundation is presenting a collective show by Ingrid Buchwald Eguia, Jaume Simo Sabater I Garau and Manuel Saiz at the St James Cavalier’s upper galleries.
Till May 30
The Busuttil Artists – A Legacy of Three Generation
Heritage Malta's National Museum of Fine Arts and the Ministry for Gozo are jointly presenting this exhibition which is showing at the Banca Giuratale and the Ministry for Gozo in Victoria(two complimentary but sequential displays).
Till May 30
Gentes: An International Collective Art Exhibition
On the occasion of the JP2 Memorial Festival and the Lejliet Lapsi Notte Gozitana a collective show with the works of Maltese, Armenian and Italian artists is showing at the Cittadella Centre for the Arts, Victoria.
Till May 31
Memoirs
An exhibition of works by Jessica DeBattista is showing at Hotel Cavalieri, St Julians.
Till May 31
7 Days
A collection of paintings by Vince Caruana is on show at Maji Wine and Dine, Victoria.
Till May 31
La Materia
An exhibition of ceramic sculptures by Victor Agius is showing at Gallery Art..e, 1 Library Street, Victoria. Open Monday to Sunday between 9.30 a.m. and to 12.15 p.m.; Fridays the gallery is also open between 5 and 7 p.m.
Till May 31
Snapshots
An exhibition by Jeremy Ellul is showing at The Mdina Gallery, St Sophia Street, Mdina. Open between 9.30am and 4 p.m. Saturdays between 9.30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sundays and public holidays closed.
Till May 31
Ballet Dancers in Actions
An exhibition of paintings by Carmel Micallef is showing at Vee Gee Bee Art Gallery, Republic Street, Valletta.
Till May 31
A Tribute to Mothers Art Exhibition
The collective exhibition, previously at Palazzo Parisio is showing at Opus64 Galerie, 64, Tigné Street, Sliema.
Till June 6
Edward Caruana Dingli (1876-1950): Portraits, Views and Folkloristic Scenes
Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti is presenting a major exhibition of artistic works by Edward Caruana Dingli, showcasing some 250 of his most remarkable paintings, illustrating prominent figures in Maltese history as well as Maltese traditions and folkloristic scenes. The exhibition is open daily between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. at The Palace, Valletta. www.patrimonju.org
Performing Arts
Today and tomorrow
Me, Myself and Rita
Organised by Tadpole Productions, Me, Myself and Rita is being performed at MITP in Valletta at 8 p.m. It will be followed by a screening of Rita Hayworth’s most famous movie Gilda.
tadpole.productions@gmail.com
Tonight, tomorrow and Sunday
May 21-23, May 28-30
All the Great Books (Abridged)
Following on from its success with The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), Mellow Drama is staging another masterpiece of comedy from the Reduced Shakespeare Company.
The production is being directed by Wesley Ellul and starring John Montanaro, Marc Cabourdin and Colin Fitz. Showing at St James Cavalier, shows start at 8 p.m.
Tonight, tomorrow and Sunday
A Tale of a Song
This interactive musical fable The Wind in the Willows narrated by Malcolm Galea and brought to life by Drama Troupe senior vocal students will be on show at St James Cavalier. Show start at 7 p.m.
Music/Concerts
Sunday
Armida
The mythical story of a sorceress who enthrals men in her island prison has inspired operatic settings by a multitude of composers.
Renée Fleming stars in this title role of Rossini’s version, being presented by Met Opera Live in High Definition. Showing at the St James Cavalier cinema at 7 p.m.
May 17
MCI Concert
The forthcoming Malta Cultural Institute concert is being held in the exhibition hall of the Hotel Le Meridien St Julians.
Talks, tours and other
Today
Talk: L-ewwel kotba ta’ l-iskola bil-Malti
Olvin Vella will be delivering a lecture regarding the first school books published in Maltese at the National Library in Valletta at 7 p.m.
Today and tomorrow
The Gaudos Music Weekender – The free rock and dance festival
The festival will take place in the open air space of Victoria’s bus terminus. Tonight features special guest Ira Losco live supported by Red Electric. The event starts at 10.30 p.m. Tomorrow, a live digital concert will be delivered by Mykill and Kevin the Bongo man with full band supported by a number of top Maltese artists.
Tomorrow
Children’s Day at the National Museum of Natural History
Heritage Malta is organising a children’s day at the National Museum of Natural History at Mdina to celebrate ICOM Day. The activity, which is being coordinated by Heritage Malta’s education unit, will include plaster cast painting, face painting, interactive games and sheet colouring. Participants will be given an introductory presentation about the museum. Guided tours of the museum will be held at 10.30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
May 18
Deconstructing Michelangelo: The Force Within
The Art Discussion Group will be holding their next meeting at Fino Showroom at the Misco Offices, Notabile Rd, Mrieħel at 6.30 p.m. Artist George Scicluna will be going head-to-head with E.V. Borg.
May 21
Meet the Artist: Noel Galea Bason
Opus64 Galerie are organising an informal wine-tasting evening with the sculptor Noel Galea Bason at the gallery in Tigné Street, Sliema. www.opus64galerie.com
Useful contacts
St James Cavalier
Tel.: 2122 3200
info@sjcav.org
www.sjcav.org
Manoel Theatre
Tel: 2124 6389
bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt
www.manoeltheatre.com.mt