**Ring in the New Year with Classical and Festive Music: A Malta Perspective** As the sun sets on another year, the vibrant island of Malta prepares for its annual celebration, where classical and festive music takes center stage. The countdown to midnight is not just a moment to reflect on the past; it’s an opportunity…
**Sacred and Profane Arias at Valletta Lunchtime Concert: A Symphony of Culture and Community** As the sun casts its golden rays over the historic streets of Valletta, the city’s unique charm is amplified by the melodic notes that fill the air. Last week, the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) held a special lunchtime concert at the…
Barocco Foundation opens new season with film music concert ============================================================ The Barocco Foundation kicked off its 2024 cultural season last Saturday with a dazzling “Cinema under the Stars” concert that turned the historic Hastings Gardens into an open-air movie theatre—minus the popcorn, plus a full chamber orchestra. As the sun set over the Grand Harbour…
German Maestro Christoph von Dohnányi Dies at 95: The Conductor Who Once Whispered to Malta’s Waves By [Author Name], Hot Malta Culture Desk Valletta’s limestone balconies stood a shade quieter on Wednesday as news reached the island that Christoph von Dohnányi—the German conductor whose baton once teased a Mediterranean breeze during Malta’s 2005 Valletta International…
