Yeshua – Fid-dell tal-ħarsa tiegħu is a contemplative exhibition of works by Naxxar artist Jennings Falzon, running at the Għaqda Mużikali Marija Bambina, Vittorja Band Club, Naxxar until April 21. The exhibition consists of original sculptures, statuettes, dioramas and paintings made from recycled materials.
It is open daily from 6 to 9pm; on Palm Sunday and Good Friday from 9am to noon and from 5.30 to 9pm and on Easter Sunday from 9am to noon.
The theatrical company Dumnikani Beltin has been meticulously producing Holy Week theatre productions since 1974. For over 45 years these religious productions depict the Passion, death and Resurrection of Christ as well as provide an annual gathering for avid theatregoers.
Dumnikani Beltin can be considered one of the oldest theatre companies specialising in the productions related to the Passion of Jesus Christ. This year’s Passion production Faxex has a direct link with one of the main characters. Bandages are used to heal and cover up as well as tighten. Sin is linked with the creation of humanity and the way it can bend somebody’s will to act righteously. This metaphor in the use of bandages depicts our struggles and temptations.
Will these bandages ever loosen up? Who could possibly help loosen our bandages which trap our sinful soul?
The plot of Faxex revolves around a dear friend of Jesus, Lazarus and his family. The script by Etienne Micallef, also includes scenes from the Resurrection as well as the moment the apostles are blessed by the Holy Spirit and given their mission to spread the word of Jesus among mankind. Lazarus and his family are portrayed as the first people to spread Jesus’ teachings.
What will Lazarus’ destiny be? What will happen to his dear family? Will the Pharisees manage to get hold of Lazarus and project him as a fraud? How did Lazarus manage to infiltrate Pontius Pilate’s fortress? What will be the next move? Stage direction is entrusted to Frank Micallef, a veteran in the direction and production of Holy Week stage ensembles.
This drama production evokes the emotional events of Good Friday and the Resurrection, the most important events of Christianity within the side lines of Jesus’ mysterious life.
Faxex is being staged on Monday and Wednesday at 7.15pm and on Good Friday at 9.30am. All shows will be held at St Dominic’s Hall, Merchants Street, Valletta. Tickets can be bought from Joe Zammit on 9945 1909.
The Soċjetà Mużikali tal-Karmnu Balluta A.D. 1987 is going to present Crucifixus (Crucified), a Holy Week programme at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church in Balluta tomorrow at 7.30pm.
The band will be directed by Nicholas Vella. The special guest will be Antonino Oddo, a well-known Italian conductor for funeral marches.
The programme will include the Parade of the Charioteers, Piange Italia, Padre Mio, Grief, Crucifixus, Desolta, Solenne Ricordo del 28 Ottobre, The Ten Commandments, a funeral march written for the occasion by the band director named Alla Memoria di Alfred Fenech (1955-2005) and two funeral marches Oddo – La Sollevazione di Cristo and La Mater Dolorosa. This programme is being held in collaboration with the St Julian’s local council.
Crucifixus takes place at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church in Balluta tomorrow at 7.30pm.
Agnus Dei, an evening of sacred music, takes place at the St Mary of Jesus (Ta’ Ġieżu) church in Rabat tomorrow at 7pm.
The concert includes the participation of the L’Isle Adam band, the St Francis of Assisi choir, soprano Karen Camilleri and mezzo-soprano Frances Zerafa.
Entrance is free.
Tgħanniqa is a concert of funerary band marches being put up by the Banda Ċittadina Leone tomorrow, Palm Sunday, at the Gozo Cathedral at 8pm.
The concert, which has become an annual appointment during Holy Week, includes the participation of the band and the Aurora Youth Choir, under the direction of Colin Attard, whose own funerary marches will be played.
Reference will also be laid on instances related to this time of year, focusing mainly on Our Lady and Jesus and symbolised with a hug.
Entrance is free. For more information or to make a reservation send an e-mail to info@leone.org.mt or send an SMS to 9913 0694.
About 40 youths aged between six and 30 from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Sacro Cuor) parish church, Sliema, are staging a pageant on the Passion today. The pageant, directed by Robert Pulis, assisted by Tony Terribile, starts at 7.30pm at the parish church and will pass through Dun Pawl Vella Street, Church Street, St John the Baptist Street, St Trofimu Street, and end back in the church.