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2 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 16 NOVEMBER 2025 MUSIC Experience an enchanting evening of romantic masterworks for strings THE second De Valette Cham- ber Orchestra concert will take place on the 25th of November at 8pm at Teatru Manoel, pre- senting a richly curated program that reflects the orchestra's commitment to expressive depth and artistic excellence. The DVCO concert features German cellist Maximilian Hor- nung as Artist-in-Residence, performing Schumann's Cello Concerto under the baton of Karsten Januschke, one of Eu- rope's most compelling young conductors. The program al- so includes Suk's Serenade for Strings and Tchaikovsky's String Sextet Souvenir de Florence, a vibrant showcase of elegance and emotional depth. Recog- nized as one of the most distin- guished cellists of his generation, Hornung's artistry has graced the world's leading stages, from Berlin's Philharmonie and Am- sterdam's Concertgebouw to Vienna's Musikverein and Lon- don's Wigmore Hall. His collab- orations with luminaries such as Anne-Sophie Mutter, Daniil Trifonov, Hélène Grimaud, and Christian Tetzlaff highlight his rare versatility and international stature. Conductor Karsten Januschke adds distinction through his ex- tensive operatic and symphonic work across Europe's leading stages, from Berlin to Vienna. Praised for his natural authori- ty, communicative artistry, and expressive precision, Januschke has established himself as a lead- ing presence on both the oper- atic and symphonic stages. His international engagements have included appearances with the Semperoper Dresden, Volksoper Vienna, Komische Oper Berlin, Bavarian State Opera, and the National Theatre Prague, as well as concert performances with the MDR Symphony Orchestra, Deutsches Symphonie- Orches- ter Berlin, RSO Vienna, and the Budapest Philharmonic. The DVCO performs under the inspired leadership of its Music Director and Concert- master, Carmine Lauri, the internationally renowned vio- linist and Concertmaster and Principal Emeritus of the Lon- don Symphony Orchestra. The De Valette Chamber Orchestra stands as a refined embodiment of Malta's cultural identity on the international stage. Unit- ing musicians from some of the world's most distinguished en- sembles, including the London Symphony Orchestra, Orches- tre National de France, Munich Philharmonic, Royal Philhar- monic Orchestra, Oxford Phil- harmonic, Orchestre National de Lyon, Mahler Chamber Or- chestra, Norwegian Chamber Orchestra, Kremerata Baltica, and the Netherlands Chamber Orchestra Amsterdam. For more information on this concert and to book your tickets, you are invited to visit https://teatrumanoel.mt/ event/schumann-suk-tchai- kovsky/ or to call the Teatru Manoel Box Office on (+356) 21246389. Harmony of hope, a live concert in aid of cancer research FOLLOWING the success of the first two editions of the show Harmony of Hope, the University of Malta Research Trust (RIDT) presents the third edition of Harmony of Hope - The Classic Rock Edition, a live concert in aid of cancer research. The concert will take place on Friday, 21st Novem- ber at 7:30 p.m. at the Sir Temi Zammit Theatre, University of Malta, Tal-Qroqq. This family-friendly show is guaranteed to get everyone singing and clapping along throughout the evening. As the title suggests, this year's theme celebrates Rock Music. The concert will feature clas- sic and iconic rock hits that have shaped music history -songs from legendary bands such as Queen, Coldplay, KISS, Aerosmith, and Oasis, as well as works by solo artists like Prince, Tina Turner, Bryan Adams, Ozzy Osbourne, and many others. The performers taking part in this show are all well-known Maltese singers, some among the finest exponents of rock music in Malta. The lineup in- cludes: Matthew James, Moira Stafrace, Michela Scicluna, Gloriana, Jolene Samhan, Ivan Spiteri Lucas, Debbie Scerri, Kersten Graham, Nicole Vella, Daryl Ebejer, Cherylis, Priscilla Psaila, Drakard, Thea Aquili- na, Krista Spiteri Lucas, Rachel Grech, Mark Tonna, Lello Ebe- jer, Laura Bruno, Tiziana, and Kevin Paul - all accompanied by the Spiteri Lucas Band, un- der the direction of Mark Spi- teri Lucas. Bookings are now open, and tickets can be purchased online at showshappening.com. So, what can you expect when 21 singers and 7 mu- sicians come together under one roof to deliver an unfor- gettable night of music for a noble cause? Without a doubt, a guarantee of a memorable evening. Experience the magic - one stage, one night, one noble cause. Join us for an unforget- table evening of melodies and rhythms, as we continue to spread hope together. Every ticket sold brings us one step closer to a cancer-free world .