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15 WHAT'S ON MUSIC DECEMBER 2 Ebullient Reverberations The Mdina Cathedral Contemporary Art Biennale presents a visual performance by by composer Jess Rymer and choreographer Naomi Hunter, at Archbishop's Square, Mdina at 19:00. DECEMBER 4 Caravan: Notes of Faith A peacebuilding East-West concert with the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra Held during The Mdina Cathedral Contemporary Art Biennale on 4 December 2015 at 20:00. Forming part of the Mdina Cathedral as part of the Mdina Cathedral Contemporary Art Biennale, the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra will perform a concert offering the audience a stimulating and challenging opportunity to contemplate fundamental eternal questions of existence, faith, harmony and peace through the ethereal acoustic experience of outstanding musicianship. For more information, contact oncaravan@gmail.com. Free admission. DECEMBER 4-6 Go Teatru Unplugged 18 Annual acoustic concert at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta at 20:00. This year's performers include acts by Sophie DeBattista, Mistura, Alex Vella Gregory aka Cikku l-Poplu, Dana McKeon & Renzo Spiteri, Mikaela, Beangrowers and Jo Caruana who will be hosting the show. Tickets are at €25, €20 and €15. Bookings: bookings@ teatrumanoel.com.mt, 2124 6389. 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 f lat 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 f lat 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 (f lute). 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 DECEMBER 5-16 Running with Scissors Paul Scerri's solo exhibition held at the Splendid, Strait Street, Valletta. The series of work has been developed over the past 12 months, it comprises over 30 freestanding works as well as wall hangings. Curated by Lisa Gwen Baldacchino. UNTIL DECEMBER 8 Departure, Identity, Memory, Nostalgia and Return The exhibition, organised at the Parliament of Malta, Valletta within the remit of CHOGM 2015 seeks to explore how memory survives across time and distance. It seeks to present images, visuals and objects that tell personal and collective stories of migration and relocation. The exhibition celebrates CHOGM 2015 and is being put up in collaboration with various national Institutions. It builds on the arguments presented in its sister conference event held in June 2015. 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/. COMICS CONVENTION DECEMBER 5, 6 Malta Comic Con 2015 Seventh edition of the Malta Comic Con. The convention, organised by Wicked Comics, is dedicated to the art of the comic book and its many associated sub cultures – such as gaming and cosplay – and will be taking place on December 5 and 6 at the Magazino Hall, Valletta Waterfront from 10:00 to 18:00 on the first day and 11:00 to 19:00 on the second day. Guests include: Pasquale Qualano (Soulfire), Andreas Michaelides (Botch!), Christos Stamboulis (The Lords of Crimson Valley), Gianluca Maconi (Elfes) Luciano Regazzoni (Nathan Never), Grafimated Cartoon represented by Salvatore Di Marco and Antonino Pirotta (I Vespri Siciliani) and the School of Bitches (Genesis) who will be joining Simon Davis, Sabine Rich, John Freeman, Tim Perkins, Boo Cook, Mike Krome, Heba Rena Yassin, Guillermo Ortego, Sean Azzopardi, Pye Parr, Dani, Giulia Della Ciana, Michael Dialynas, Ilias Kyriazis, Cliodhna, Copper Mouf lon, Goran Parlov, Mark Farmer, Nicolas Keramidas, Asia Alfasi, Chris J. Thompson, Nigel Dobbyn, Clint Langley, Gary Erskine, Jenika Ioffreda and Daniela 'iella' Attard. More details can be found on www. maltacomic-con.com and all an announcements can be followed on the Malta Comic Con Facebook page. maltatoday, WEDNESDAY, 2 DECEMBER 2015 THIS WEEK For trade enquiries phone 2138 2741 INGA BOISSEVAIN'S NOVEL AT ALL LEADING STATIONERS THIS WEEK Paul Scerri will be exhibiting his work at the Splendid, Valletta Greek illustrator Michael Dialynas will return to the Malta Comic Con this year