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maltatoday, SUNDAY, 23 NOVEMBER 2014 THIS WEEK 32 MUSIC & THEATRE TONIGHT AND NOVEMBER 28-30 Marjelena Original play penned by first-time playwright Leanne Ellul and directed by Josette Ciappara, to be staged at Pjazza Teatru Rjal (green room) at 20:00. Cast includes: Alison Abela, Louise Fenech, Gilbert Formosa, Mandy Mifsud, Olivia-Ann Marmarà, David Scicluna Guisti and Aldo Zammit. Tickets are at €15. Bookings: www.activemalta.com, 7708 8089. NOVEMBER 25 Lunchtime concerts at the Oratory of St Francis Lunchtime concert at the Oratory of St Francis, Republic Street, Valletta at 12:30. Featuring soprano Charlene Portelli and pianist Sofia Narmania. The voice and piano concert will feature Schubert's 'Die Forelle', Grieg's 'The swam', Strauss' 'Morgen' and Puccini's 'Quando m'en vo' and 'O Mio Babbino Caro' from his popular opera 'Gianni Schicchi'. Portelli will also sing Giacomo Donizetti's 'O luce di quest anima' and Giuseppe Verdi's 'Caro nome che il mio cor'. Tickets at €8 can be bought at the door. NOVEMBER 28 Malta Philharmonic Orchestra Concert Series – Concert 2 MPO Principal Conductor Brian Schembri conducts Richard Strauss' second Horn Concerto, featuring Maltese soloist Etienne Cutajar. Closing the evening is Brahm's Symphony No 4, a work which critics and academics consider by far to be a summation of its composer's learning and technique, and a work of art that for all its complexities cuts as close to the heart of the heart as music can. Programme Carl Maria von Weber - Overture from Der Freischutz Richard Strauss - Horn Concerto No 2 in E flat major soloist: Etienne Cutajar Johannes Brahms - Symphony No 4 in E minor Op 98. NOVEMBER 28-DECEMBER 4 A War to End All Wars? Immersive theatrical experience at Fort Madalena in Madliena exploring wartime Europe. This structured walk-through will have us explore the training rooms and parade grounds of the fort, which will in turn serve as 15 platforms for a manifestation of war related songs from a 100 year span, as well as complementing dance, and well known war poetry. Tickets are at €15. Bookings: www.dls-productions. com, 7984 8788. NOVEMBER 29, 30 Aire Flamenco Flamenco performance by Alegria Flamenco at the Salesian Theatre, Don Bosco Street, Sliema. Under the direction of Ingrid Sciberras, the performance will feature flamenco dance with the participation of percussionist Jose Calderon from Seville, Spain, and guest artist Walter Vella on Saxophone. The programme will also include extracts from Bharat Natyam dance choreographed by Mavin Khoo for Alegria dancers. DECEMBER 21 Toi Toi: PikuZi Play for children at the The Studio Theatre (by the Manoel Theatre), Valletta at 10:30 and 11:45. Featuring Ruth Borg, Antonella Mifsud, Marta Vella and Mariele Zammit. Bookings: bookings@teatrumanoel. com.mt, 21 246389. EXHIBITIONS UNTIL NOVEMBER 29 Shared Roots Photography exhibition by Andrew Rizzo at Villa Bologna, Attard. The photos document the project Hwawar u Fjuri, in which Maltese nationals and migrants shared their experiences by telling their stories on the use of herbs and flowers in their own country and culture of origin. UNTIL NOVEMBER 29 Mario Cassar: Timeless Exhibition of 'found art' sculptures by Gozitan artist Mario Cassar at Vini e Capricci, Xewkija. UNTIL DECEMBER 6 Naïve and Marginal Art from Serbia In collaboration with the Museum of Naïve and Marginal Art (MNMA), Jagodina, Serbia, the newly setup Serbian Cultural Information Centre in Malta presents exhibition of WHAT'S ON TODAY Spirtu tal-Melh Comedy-drama performance by Dwal Godda at Gharghur Theatre, 18:30. Written by Martin Gauci. The performances will take place on November 14 at 20:00, November 16 at 18:30 and November 23 at 18:30. Bookings: 9928 8288. Aaron Bezzina exhibits as part of the First Time Solo Exhibition Award-winning Belgian drama The Broken Circle Breakdown will be screened as part of the European Film Festival MILAN RASIC, Monastery Manasija - 'Naïve and Marginal Art from Serbia' at the Pjazza Teatru Rjal