The La Stella Philharmonic Society is organising a concert under the baton of Noel Beck, who successfully directed the same event last year.
The audience will be able to savour some of the finest tunes composed by some of the most popular and lauded baroque, classical and contemporary composers, while listening to some of Malta’s top musicians and soloists.
The concert is being held today at St George Basilica, Victoria, at 8pm. Entrance is free.
Exhibition in Mosta
As part of its annual activities, the Culture Commission of the Nicolò Isouard Philarmonic Society is holding a Holy Week exhibition in the club premises – a much sought-after exhibition by enthusiasts and those who visit Mosta during this time of year.
This year’s exhibition is having a different set-up: apart from the miniature Good Friday statues (modelled on those in the Rotunda) which are displayed in a purposely-built chapel, the exhibition is also featuring works of sacred art by a young statuary from Mosta, Shawn Saliba, under the title Mulier Ecce Filius Tuus.
One can also visit the Sala San Ġorġ Preca in the same premises, which is decorated specifically for Holy Week.
On Good Friday, chairs will be available before the club premises for visitors to watch the procession while seated. These can be booked in advance during the exhibition days.
The exhibition is open at the Nicolò Isouard Band Club, Main Street, Mosta, from today to April 14 (Good Friday). On weekdays, it is open in the evening from 5pm to 8.30pm. On Palm Saturday and Sunday, it is also open in the morning from 10am to noon. The same opening times apply for Maundy Thursday with the evening times extended till 11.30pm. On Good Friday, the exhibition is open from 9am until noon and from 3.30pm until 8.30pm.
Il-Misteru tal-Mewt u l-Qawmien
The St Joseph the Worker Exhibitions Society of Birkirkara is organising its 19th consecutive Good Friday exhibition. This year’s event is titled ‘Il-Misteru tal-Mewt u l-Qawmien’, and includes the participation of 40 exhibitors from different age groups.
Among the items on display are a life-size replica of Christ’s Last Supper; various sets of Good Friday statuettes; a replica of the Golgotha, comprising more than a 100 traditional clay statuettes; two large replicas of the interior of a church, complete with Good Friday statuettes; scenes and symbols from Christ’s passion, depicted in coloured semolina, rice and pasta; miniature replicas of Altars of Repose, as well as various other sacred objects, antique items, pictures and symbols related to the Holy Week.
Other attractions include symbols and costumes of Roman soldiers, a life-size model of the Tomb of Christ, as well as an antique tabernacle which was formerly used in the parish church’s Altar of Repose.
Moreover, a number of items prepared during the year by the society’s members, will also be on display for the first time.
The exhibition is being held at the St Joseph the Worker parish centre, No. 71, Bwieraq Street, Birkirkara. It opens daily until April 14 (Good Friday) from 9am to noon and from 4pm to 9pm. On Maundy Thursday, it will be open from 9am to noon and from 4pm until midnight. On Good Friday, the last day of the exhibition, the opening hours will be from 9am to 1 pm and from 4pm to 6pm. For more information, log on to wirjasgh.webs.com or the society’s Facebook page.
Stabat Mater Dolorosa
A Good Friday display by TEAK (Talent, Elenjan, Arti u Kultura) is being held within the Duke of Connaught’s Own Band of Birkirkara. Exhibits include a Last Supper display, Via Crucis statuettes, sacred objects and a Good Friday procession in miniature.
Today’s official opening, by Archbishop Emeritus Paul Cremona, will include funeral band marches by the Duke of Connaught’s Own Band.
The display runs until April 15 at the Duke of Connaught’s Own Band, Valley Road, Birkirkara.