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15 WHAT'S ON WHAT'S ON TODAY MPO CHOGM Concert Classical music concert organised ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting at St John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta at 19:30. Conducted by Brian Schembri, the programme includes works by Peter Sculthorpe (Earth Cry), Larysa Kuzmenko (Behold the night) and Charles Camilleri (New Idea Symphony). Entrance is free. Albert Einstein: Relatively Speaking Theatrical performance exploring Albert Einstein's life and work at Esplora, Villa Bighi, Kalkara at 20:00. Done in the format of a musical comedy, the performance sold out at Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2013 where it was shortlisted for the Innovative New Musical Theatre Award and went on to win an Off West End Award in 2015. Tickets are at €8. Bookings: 2360 2177. Versus of God and Man Concert of sacred music from Estonia and Malta features the world premier of Reuben Pace's oratorio Versus at St Paul's Cathedral, Mdina at 20:00. The Estonian choir Collegium Musicale will be performing alongside Maltese solo singers. Tickets are at €10. Bookings: inspire.org.mt. Proceeds will be going to Inspire. MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT DECEMBER 9 Gulsin Onay Piano Recital Concert by Turkish pianist Gulsin Onay at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta at 20:00. Programme: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) Partita No. 1 in B flat major, BWV 825 Praeludium — Allemande — Courante — Sarabande — Menuett I — Menuett II — Gigue Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy (1809–1847) Variations sérieuses op.54 Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849) Ballade no.3 in A flat major, op.47 Ahmed Adnan Saygun (1907–1991) Sonatine op.15 Allegro - Adagio, con moto - Horon (Prestissimo) Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827) Sonata in C major, op. 53 (Waldstein) Allegro con brio - Introduzione — Allegretto moderato. There will be a pre-concert talk at 19:15. Tickets are at €20 and €15. Bookings: bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt, 2124 6389. DECEMBER 11 MPO Orchestral Concert Series 1 Concert by The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta at 20:00. Conducted by Christophe Gedschold with soloist Laura Falzon (flute). Featuring: Sibelius: Karelia Suite; Nielsen: Flute Concerto and Sibelius: Symphony nr 2. Tickets are at €30, €20 and €10. Bookings: bookings@ teatrumanoel.com.mt, 2124 6389. EXHIBITIONS UNTIL NOVEMBER 30 Views of Valletta Exhibition of paintings by Nick Inguanez at Casa Ellul, Old Theatre Street, Valletta. The exhibition revolves around the central themes of urban spaces, street life as well as the people who make up the city, depicted from different viewpoints in a fresh combo of colour and composition. UNTIL NOVEMBER 30 Light of the World – Sacred Art Exhibition Exhibition of paintings by Gozitan artist Aaron Formosa at the 'Banca Giuratale', Independence Square, Victoria Gozo. Through the exhibition, the artist aims to showcase a new interpretation of Biblical episodes and other religious narratives; an interpretation which is different from the ones we are commonly used to and which are found in local churches and in other places of worship. UNTIL JANUARY 7 Mdina Biennale – 'Christianity, Spirituality and the Other' The Mdina Cathedral Contemporary Art Biennale will establish a spiritual space celebrating creativity. The theme for 2015 is 'Christianity, Spirituality and the Other', 'The Other' standing for faith and non-faith, belief and non-belief, theist and atheist, agnostic and polytheist. The Mdina Biennale traces its roots back to the previous Christian and Sacred Art Biennale of the 1990s, and the forthcoming 2015 event will radically widen its creative spectrum. Taking place across various venues in Mdina. For more information, log on to: http://www.mdinabiennale.org/. UNTIL JANUARY 10 Watches Palazzo Falson Historic House Museum in collaboration with Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti is continuing with its series of temporary exhibitions with an exhibition dedicated to antique watches. Over 50 watches specially loaned from private and museum collections, highlight the technological and artistic qualities of antique watches. This exhibition is guest-curated by David Thompson, who occupied the role of senior curator of Horology at the British Museum until his recent retirement. The exhibition considers their variations and functions, and takes an in-depth look at particularly important watches belonging to notable personalities. More information: http://www.palazzofalson.com/. THEATRE NOVEMBER 27-29 Bla Kondixin: Dejjem b'Wahda Gdida Annual edition of the satirical stage show at the MFCC, Ta' Qali at 20:00. Featuring Pawlu Borg Bonaci, PJ Xerxen, Sander Agius, Snits, Daniel Chircop, Luke Dalli and presented by Chris Spiteri. Tickets are at €20. Bookings or purchase: www.blakondixin.com, Embassy Valletta or MFCC Ta' Qali. NOVEMBER 27-29 Ir-Ragel Taghna, Mizzewweg Maghna Talenti, in collaboration with the Manoel Theatre, will be interpreting Ray Cooney's comedy 'Caught in the Net', translated to Maltese by Joe Brincat at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta at 20:00. The cast includes Mario Micallef, Ron Briffa, Marvic Cordina, Rita Camilleri, Sarah Camilleri, Sean Briffa and Michael Tabone. Directed by Peter Busuttil. Bookings: bookings@ teatrumanoel.com.mt, 2124 6389. NOVEMBER 27-29 The Last Five Years Masquerade Theatre production of Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years at M Space, Msida at 20:00. Directed by Anthony Bezzina. Featuring Rachel Fabri and Joseph Zammit. Tickets are at €18. Bookings: http://bluebox. azurewebsites.net/. LECTURE NOVEMBER 26 Culture & Kitsch: Art & Taste Lecture by Lynne Gibson at the Le Meridien Hotel and Spa, St Julian's at 18:30. Gibson will be discussing the rift between kitsch and 'serious' art. One person's kitsch is another's lovely table lamp – so how can we talk about it without revealing layers of snobbery? MAGNA CARTA TOUR NOVEMBER 28, 29 Magna Carta 800 Global Tour – Malta Hereford Cathedral's 1217 Magna Carta and the only surviving copy of the 1215 King John's Writ will be on display at the National Library of Malta, Valletta. Viewing dates and times are: November 28: 08.00–18.00; November 29: 09.00–17.00. Official identification document will be required. More information customercare. nlm@gov.mt The British High Commission and The National Library of Malta. maltatoday, WEDNESDAY, 25 NOVEMBER 2015 THIS WEEK For trade enquiries phone 2138 2741 INGA BOISSEVAIN'S NOVEL AT ALL LEADING STATIONERS Rachel Fabri and Joseph Zammit perform in The Last Five Years THIS WEEK