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maltatoday, SUNDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER 2017 This Week 33 'The Artist As Hero' is the cho- sen theme for the fifth edition of the Three Palaces Festival, which seeks "to shine a focus on the con- tribution of extraordinary musi- cians and composers," said the festival's artistic director for the second year running Peter Man- ning during a press conference launching this year's edition of the festival. Taking place from November 3 to 12, the Festival will once again welcome high-caliber musicians from around the world to perform in various Baroque palaces around the island. These will include San Anton Palace, Verdala Palace and the Grandmaster's Palace – to- gether with the National Museum of Archaeology in Valletta. American pianist Andrew Von Oeyen will open this year's edition of the festival with a concert of music by great European compos- ers such as Mozart, Brahms, Liszt and Wagner at the National Mu- seum of Archaeology in Valletta. The cello ensemble of the Vienna Philharmonic will perform on the second day. Young audiences will have their own special event: Cretan singer and musician Kalia Lyraki and Scottish pipe player and an expert on prehistoric mu- sic Barnaby Brown, will present three morning concerts for school children at the Verdala Palace in Buskett. The Castalian String Quar- tet, formed in 2011 and rapidly emerging as an exciting voice on the international chamber music scene will be performing on No- vember 9 at the Grandmaster's Palace in Valletta, while Oxford's world class vocal ensemble The Blenheim Singers will, through their singing at the National Mu- seum of Archaeology, celebrate composers and writers who flour- ished during the reigns of Eliza- beth I and Elizabeth II. Despite their young age, both violinist Benjamin Baker and Pianist Dan- iel Lebhardt have won prestigious prizes and established a strong in- ternational presence, performing in concert halls all over the world. During their concert at San Anton Palace, they will treat the audi- ence to works by Britten, Paganini and Elgar. These foreign artists will be joined by equally exceptional Maltese artists, namely Nico Darmanin – a Maltese, London- based tenor who will perform on November 5 and Sandro Zerafa – one of the most active guitarists on the Paris jazz scene, who will perform with his jazz quartet on November 8. The programme will come to a close with the Laefer Saxaphone Quartet, specialising in contemporary classical reper- toire and with the talented Gozi- tan saxophonist Philip Attard as one of its members. More information: www.3pal- acesfestival.com. Tickets can be purchased from the Manoel The- atre Box Office, or by calling on 2124 6389 or logging on to: www. teatrumanoel.com.mt WHAT'S ON Eden Cinemas launches Culture Season with The Magic Flute The cinema will usher in its 2017/18 season of live-streamed performances with the Royal Opera's production of the Mozart classic on September 20 The cinema will usher in its 2017/18 season of live-streamed The classical music festival will once again host performances by local and international musicians across various Baroque venuesMozart classic on September 20 On September 20, join Eden Cinemas at the launch of their exclusive live cinema culture season. Doors will open at 19:45 to celebrate the season launch with a pre-production reception featuring drinks and freshly prepared nibbles. The cultural slate will then commence with the Royal Opera's spellbinding production of Mozart's The Magic Flute, which will be broadcast live from the Royal Opera House directly to the big screen at 20:15. Mozart's glorious opera The Magic Flute is brought to life in David McVicar's production with sets by John Macfarlane. Prince Tamino promises the Queen of the Night that he will rescue her daughter Pamina from the enchanter Sarastro. He begins his quest, accompanied by the bird-catch- er Papageno – but all is not as it seems. David McVicar's classic production embraces both the seriousness and comedy of Mozart's work. The audience is transported to a fantastical world of dancing animals, flying machines and dazzlingly starry skies. The setting provides a wonderful backdrop for Mozart's kaleidoscopic score, from the Queen of the Night's coloratura fireworks to Tamino and Pamina's lyrical love duets and Papageno's hearty, folksong-like arias. Tickets are available at €18 for adults and €10 for children under 16. This includes the pre- production wine and nibbles, complimentary parking at the Eden Leisure Car park and 25% discount at Waterbiscuit. For those unable to attend the live show, an encore screening will be held on September 24 at 15:00. Tickets are priced at €15 for adults and €10 for children, in- cluding free parking and 25% discount at Water- biscuit. The event is sponsored by Vivian Corporation, Villa Sandi, Casa Modena, Encore magazine, The Malta Arts Council and Waterbiscuit. Tickets may be purchased from the Eden Cinemas box office or online at www.edencinemas.com.mt David McVicar's production of Mozart's The Magic Flute will be beamed live to Eden Cinemas on September 20 Three Palaces Festival 2017 celebrates 'The Artist as Hero' American pianist Andrew Von Oeyen will open this year's edition of the festival at €7 for Malta Sociological As- sociation members, €10 for non- members. WORKSHOP SEPTEMBER 18-21 Performative Machines: A Kazin Barokk Workshop Taking inspiration from ba- roque stage mechanisms, the workshop will be exploring the performative nature of ma- chines. Participants will be working in small groups to de- sign, develop, and test a number of mechanisms using both digi- tal and analogue prototyping techniques. Entrance is free of charge. Tak- ing place at D-Team, Design & Technology Learning Centre, Santa Venera. Doors open at 10:00 on September 18 with an introductory session with an additional session being held at 19:00. Participants are welcome to join as they are able or wish. Transport may be provided, de- pending on participation. This workshop is being held with the support of Design and Technol- ogy Learning Centre and the Valletta Design Cluster. More information: http://valletta2018. o r g /e v e nt s/ k a z i n -b a r o k k-p e r- f o r m a t i v e -m a c h i n e s - c a l l -f o r- participation/ MADC's production of David Hare's Skylight – staged at the Valletta University Theatre