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Nature Notebook Valletta & Floriana Community Assembly Friends of the Earth Malta is holding a community assembly on Saturday, 6th September at the Mall Garden, Floriana, 10 AM, for the residents of Valletta, Floriana and nearby communities. This assembly aims to voice the concerns of the residents in these localities. These assemblies aim to bring together local residents – in this case from Valletta, Floriana and nearby areas – through public meetings where people can share their experiences and concerns about the locality, par- ticularly in relation to the coastline and the sea. We're organising several such assemblies across the Maltese Islands and have already held one on Manoel Island. Voice your opinion and help us fight for a better local environment! To- gether we can bring change! Supported by The Minor Foundation for Major Challenge. Green idea of the week 134 Find out more and register here: https://foemalta.org/ event/valletta-floriana-community-assembly/ Don't miss this Give nature a voice. Become a BirdLife member 1. Viennese Visions Date: Today Location: Robert Samut Hall, Triq Sarria, Floriana, Malta Michael Laus takes on the dual role of conductor and soloist with the MPO in Mozart's Piano Concerto in A, a captivating work embodying graceful lyricism and Classical elegance. Schubert's selections from Rosamunde convey charm, rich in melodic warmth. Haydn's Symphony No. 63 "La Roxelane" closes the programme with wit and sophistication, showcasing the composer's refined orchestral mastery. 2. Malta Youth Orchestra — From W.A. Mozart To Charles Camilleri Date: 5 September Location: Rooftop – Catholic Institute, Triq John lopez, Floriana, Malta Experience a musical journey from W. A Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik to Charles Camilleri's Malta Suite with a string sextet from the Malta Youth Orchestra. Under the tutorship of Michael Laus, the ensemble features solo guitarist Karol Aquilina, violinists Teona Debono and Bernard Curmi, violist Mikaela Balyot, cellist Ryan Paul Camilleri, and bassist Joachim Bros Debono Sultana. 3. Disney's Dare to Dream Jr Date: 6-7 September Location: Valletta Campus Theatre, Valletta, Malta Dare to Dream JR. is a magical musical revue produced and performed by HPA's Play in Production 2025 students, who lead all aspects of the show with mentor support. Featuring beloved Disney songs and the powerful vocals of the Musikidz show choir led by Nathalie Pace, this one-of-a-kind performance celebrates creativity, collaboration, and dreams! 4. Season Opening Concert - Malta Philharmonic Orchestra Date: 13 September Location: The Grand Ballroom, Radisson Blu Resort, St. Julian's, Malta The MPO marks the start of the new season with Schubert's Symphony No. 8 "Unfinished", a moving exploration of emotion and mystery, led by Michael Laus. Soprano Gillian Zammit showcases vocal brilliance and expressive depth in Mozart's dramatic concert aria Bella mia fiamma. Beethoven's uplifting Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral" concludes the programme, offering a serene and joyful celebration of nature. 5. L-Appostlu tal-Gnus Date: 19-20 September Location: Munxar Square, Munxar, Gozo This September, L-Appostlu tal-Ġnus invites you to experience one of Malta's most powerful stories in a new and unforgettable way. This open-air musical brings the story of St. Paul's arrival in Malta to life through music, drama, and stunning visuals, right in the heart of Munxar Square, Gozo. Told in Maltese and based on real events, the production follows the journey of St. Paul from his shipwreck in 60 A.D. through key moments that helped shape Malta's history and identity. It's a story of survival, faith, and purpose, presented with original music, a strong Maltese cast, and spectacular stage design. To make sure everyone can enjoy the experience, an LED screen will be set up during the performance to show English subtitles. 6. Bloom Festival – End of Summer Gathering 2025 ft. Mellow Mood Date: 21 September Location: Tortuga Malta,Little Armier Bay, Mellieha, Malta Join us for the Bloom Festival End of Summer Gathering 2025 at Tortuga, Little Armier Bay, for a soulful celebration by the sea featuring none other than Mellow Mood - Italy's beloved reggae duo known for their powerful energy, uplifting lyrics, and sun-soaked sound! 7. The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber 2 Date: 24 September Location: Hilton Hotel, St Julians, Malta The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber 2 - Wednesday 24th Sep 2025 @ 8.00p.m. @ Hilton Malta. 55-strong LIVE orchestra, top musical theatre singers, 22-piece backing choir & 55-piece children's chorus. The Gozo Youth Orchestra under the direction of its founder/musical director Mro Dr Joseph Grech and artistic director: Anthony Bezzina. Viennese Visions is on today in Floriana 985. Araar TREES can be broadly divided into two groups: flowering trees and conifers, with these last far outnumbered by the flower-bearers, spe- cies wise. In Malta we only have 2 or 3 native conifers (if that), and 30 years ago one of these was virtually unknown to the general pub- lic. But that all changed when the Environment Secretariat of those days declared it our national tree. Yes, it's the lovely, scaly-leaved, evergreen araar (M. għargħar). It became a star almost overnight! Suddenly everyone wanted to plant araar in their garden, school or afforestation project – there are over 500 planted at Foresta 2000 alone. And this was a good thing because the tree was seriously rare in Malta, with very few growing wild. The future looks rosier for the araar today. 5 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 31 AUGUST 2025 ALMANAC Victor Falzon