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IV This Week maltatoday, Sunday, 1 February 2015 MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE FEBRUARY 4 Vienna in Valletta Concert at Manoel Theatre by the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra in collaboration with the Vienna Philharmonic, at 20:00. Featuring musicians of the Vienna Philharmonic Werner Hink (violin), Edward Kudlak (viola), Fritz Dolezal (violincello) and musicians of the Malta Philharmonic Rebecca Hall (f lute), Maria Conrad (violin), Jose García Gutiérrez (French horn), Godfrey Mifsud (clarinet), Ulrike Buhlmann (bassoon), Michelle Scicluna (double bass). There will be a pre-concert talk at 19:15. Tickets are at €20. Bookings: bookings@ teatrumanoel.com.mt, 2124 6389. FEBRUARY 6 Battle of the South Battle of the bands and gig at Rookies Bar, Bugibba from 22:00. Featuring Pyramid Suns, Shouting at Echoes, FUBAR, Central Strip and Phobics. FEBRUARY 7 Friar Alessandro – Concerto di Musica Sacra Internationally renowned tenor Friar Alessandro will be performing at St Publius Church, Floriana at 20:00. He will be accompanied by The Vilhena Concert Band together with Harpist Anne Marie Camilleri Podesta under the direction of Mro. Heathcliffe Balzan and Supported by Soprano Ruth Sammut Casingena and Tenor Arthur Micallef. The concert will be in aid of the Malta Community Chest Fund. Entrance is against a €10 donation. FEBRUARY 7 Disco Carnival Party Party at Avalon Club, Birzebbugia from 22:00. Featuring DJ Rayfonz spinning hits from the 80s, 90s and 00s. Tickets are at €6. Hotline: 9930 5256. FEBRUARY 7 Caliente! Carnival Grand Opening costume night at Maxtura, Marsalforn, Gozo from 21:15. FEBRUARY 8, 13-17 Nadur Carnival Annual carnival celebrations at Nadur, Gozo. The organised carnival celebration will take place on February 8 from 12:30, with the spontaneous carnival happening after sunset between February 13 and 17. FEBRUARY 9 A Critical Mass Party of 80s dance music at The Black Pearl, Ta' Xbiex at 22:00. Featuring DJs Michael Bugeja and Joseph Felice. Entrance is at €5. FEBRUARY 9 DJ Brozer & Guests Night of electro-swing, drum bass, dubstep, ghetto funk and electro at Rookies Bar, Bugibba from 23:00. Featuring DJ Brozer (France), along with special guests. FEBRUARY 12 Panthems meets District: Gozo Carnival 2015 Carnival-themed party at Mirage Club, Victoria, Gozo from 21:00. Featuring DJs Panelli, Cluett, Puis, Jello and Pocci. Tickets are at €5 and €10. Bookings: 9921 2878 / 7980 4282 / 7925 1726 / 9924 9730. FEBRUARY 13, 14 Disney in Concert Disney-themed concert by the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta at 19:00 on February 13 and 15:00 on February 14. Also featuring four leading international vocalists along with local talent. Tickets are at €40, €30 and €25. Bookings: http://booking.mcc.com.mt/. FEBRUARY 14, 15 Nasba f 'Ghawdex Maltese-language adaptation of Robert Thomas's play 'Trap for a Lonely Man' at Teatru Salesjan, Sliema at 19:30 on February 14 and 18:30 on February 15. Tickets are at €5 and €10. Bookings: w w w.ticketline.com.mt, w w w. teatrusalesjan.com and Embassy Cinemas. FEBRUARY 18 Music from Naples (by real Neapolitans) Concert by renowned Neapolitan folk singer Lucilla Galeazzi at Manoel Theatre, Valletta at 20:00. Tickets are at €20. Bookings: bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt, 2124 6389. FEBRUARY 20 MPO Concert Series – Concert 3 Classical music concert conducted by Mro Brian Schembri, with soloist Veronique Vella on piano. The concert will feature works by Maltese composers Carmelo Pace and Maria Ghirlando, as well as works by Shostakovich. Tickets are at €30, €20 and €10. Bookings: bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt, 2124 6389. FEBRUARY 28 Esben and the Witch live The atmospheric British three- piece Esben and the Witch will perform at Razzett L-Ahmar, Mosta at 21:00. They will be supported by local acts The Violent Violets and Krishna. Tickets are at €10 (pre-sale) and €15 at the door. Event organised by Hairy Amp. FEBRUARY 28 Reflex 80s with Alex Grech 80s music party at Gianpula, limits of Rabat, at 22:00. Featuring DJ Alex Grech and guest DJ Alberto WHAT'S ON TODAY Sawl A Talenti production of the story of St Paul at St James Cavalier, Valletta at 20:00. The dramatic monologue will be performed by Mario Micallef, from a script by Alfred Palma, as directed by Zep Camilleri. Tickets are at €15. Bookings: www.sjcav.org, 2122 3200. In Guardia Parade Military re-enactment at Fort St Elmo, Valletta at 11:00. The re-enactment portrays the inspection of the fort and its garrison by the Grand Bailiff of the Order of the Knights of St. John in charge of military affairs. Entrance is at €7 (adults), €3 (children). Awooga Electro party at Hotch, Paceville from 18:00. Featuring DJs Ashley Kind, Nicholas, Alex, Sam and DOM. Esben and the Witch will be performing on February 28 Guangxi Acrobatic Troupe will be performing at the Mediterranean Conference Centre on February 8