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maltatoday, SUNDAY, 26 NOVEMBER 2014 THIS WEEK 15 WHAT'S ON MUSIC & THEATRE 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 28-30 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 28-DECEMBER 4 A War to End All Wars? Immersive theatrical experience at Fort Madalena in Madliena exploring wartime Europe. is 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 eatre, 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. e programme will also include extracts from Bharat Natyam dance choreographed by Mavin Khoo for Alegria dancers. NOVEMBER 29, 30 Malta Open Dance Spectacular Wheelchair and able-bodied ballroom and Latin American Championships at the University Sports Complex, Msida. For more information contact maltawda@ yahoo.co.uk. DECEMBER 21 Toi Toi: PikuZi Play for children at the e Studio eatre (by the Manoel eatre), 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 DECEMBER 6 Naïve and Marginal Art from Serbia Exhibition of Naive and Marginal – or 'Outsider' – Art at Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta. e exhibition is presented in collaboration with the Museum of Naïve and Marginal Art (MNMA), Jagodina, Serbia, the newly setup Serbian Cultural Information Centre in Malta. e Museum of Naïve and Marginal Art, Jagodina (MNMA) was founded in 1960. MNMA researches, collects, keeps and protects the works of original self-taught artists from all over the world. International MNMA Art Collection counts over 2500 works of Naive, Art-brut and Outsider Art. NOVEMBER 28-DECEMBER 19 Colour & Light Group exhibition of watercolour artists at the Malta Chamber of Commerce, Valletta. Featuring works by Joe Farrugia, Bernard J Schranz, Jacqueline Agius, Andrew Borg, Carol Busuttil, Paul Caruana, Joseph Casapinta, Josette Casha, Louise Cuschieri, Joanne Fenech Portelli, Monique Mallia, Guzeppi euma and Miriam Borg. UNTIL NOVEMBER 29 Shared Roots Photography exhibition by Andrew Rizzo at Villa Bologna, Attard. e 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 19 First-time solo exhibition Exhibition at Malta Society of Arts, Palazzo de la Salle, Republic Street, Valletta featuring works by Aaron Bezzina, Gabriel Buttigieg, Kertin Arnemann, Sam Falzon and Samuel Sultana. UNTIL DECEMBER 19 Winter Salon 2014 Group exhibition at Studio 104 Fine Art Space, Valletta. Featuring works by Mario Agius, Victor Agius, Arthur Aquilina, Hazel Ashley, Ray Axiaq, Gabriella Azzopardi, Maria Borg, Alex Cachia, Carl Caruana, Emmanuel Caruana, Mariz Cassar, Nathalie Debono, Arthur Dutton, Henry Falzon, Louise Fenech, Francis Galea, Nicolette Galea, Lara Manara, Franco Navarro, Mario Sammut, Darren Tanti, Maria Tonna and Lewis Wirth. FILM SCREENINGS UNTIL NOVEMBER 30 European Film Festival 12th edition of the European Film Festival at Dar l-Ewropa, 254, St Paul's Street, Valletta organised by the European Commission Representation in Malta in collaboration with embassies of EU Member States in celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Malta's EU Membership. Films are screened without interval and start at 18:30 followed by light refreshments. Entrance is free but donations in aid of Hospice Malta are welcome. Seats on a first come first served basis. COMICS CONVENTION NOVEMBER 29, 30 Malta Comic Con Annual comics convention organised by Wicked Comics at St James Cavalier, Valletta. Visitors will be able to meet distinguished comic book creators from Europe and America, as well as purchase comics from both creators and dealers. e convention will also feature a cosplay and gaming element. e sixth edition of this popular multi- media event will be held at St James Cavalier, Valletta on November 29 (10:00-18:00) and 30 (11:00-19:00). is edition will feature renowned creators Michael Dialynas (e Woods), and Lew Stringer (e Beano) as well as professional Maltese but currently London based creator Daniela 'iella' Attard (e Ugly Duckling) will be joining Yishan Li, Rufus Dayglo, Andrew Wildman, Guillermo Ortego, Steve Scott, Mickey Lam, Mike Collins, Cliodhna, Dave Taylor, Christian Ward, John-Paul Kamath and many more. CHRISTMAS FAIRS NOVEMBER 29, 30 The Perfect Christmas Gift Fair Christmas Fair at the Corinthia Palace Hotel and Spa, Balzan from morning till evening. Featuring a festive cooking demonstration, a 'Christmas All Wrapped Up' workshop, Christmas tree cooking decoration for children, a children's treasure hunt and letter writing to Santa. e fair will be in aid of Beyond the Moon – the charity that raises money for sick children to enjoy a holiday with their families. For more information email marisa. xuereb@corinthia.com. NOVEMBER 30 Patches Xmas Fair 2014 Annual Christmas edition of the Patches Fair at Magazino Hall, Valletta Waterfront from 12:30 to 20:00. Featuring 50 stalls including ese include: crafts, plushies, jewellery, hand-painted and hand- printed items, brooches, ceramics, accessories, wearable art, cupcakes and more. Arthur Aquilina at Winter Salon Delicacies by Ne Me Quitte Pas at Patches Xmas Fair this Sunday Emma Beeby and Gordon Rennie, creators of Robbie Burns: Witch Hunter, will be in attendance at Malta Comic Con