The Minister for National Heritage, Arts and Local Government Owen Bonnici launched the new 2024/2025 season of the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra. The program includes more than 60 concerts, including Beethoven’s Ninth, Verdi’s Requiem, and the Foundation Day Concert with the MPO and the Youth Orchestra.
There will also be Chamber Concerts, a series for children Do-Re-Mi, collaborations with KorMalta, local and international soloists, and participation in the Spoleto Festival. Minister Bonnici stated that the next season will provide a varied program and prestigious collaborations. This shows how committed the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra is to continuing to grow and strengthen the cultural identity of our country.
Minister Owen Bonnici also claimed that this is an invitation to all the Maltese people to come and enjoy these unique and high quality musical events.” “As a Government we are proud to continue to support the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, which has been making a great contribution to the musical culture of our country for a long time. The MPO’s commitment to artistic excellence stands out not only in Malta but also internationally,” concluded Minister Bonnici.
The CEO Vanessa Mangion claimed that the month of September always means the opening of a new season and therefore it is the duty of this biggest musical institution of our country to take part in national events, giving concerts to the musical audience of Malta with classical music, but not only. “Our Orchestra is versatile and able to come out with honors both in great symphony concerts and in modern music activities. The program we have prepared for this season is as interesting as it is versatile. With the following program we will show how high the level is and how far the vision of internationalism in favor of the Orchestra is moving forward. There are foreign soloists and conductors who come to play and conduct with the Orchestra. This together with opportunities for musicians to go abroad,” concluded Mangion.
The MPO also has the young musicians branch; the Malta Youth Orchestra which represents the future of Maltese musical talent and cultural heritage. Made up of enthusiastic young musicians, the orchestra serves as a dynamic platform for artistic development, as well as encouraging a deep appreciation for classical and contemporary music among young people. Through rigorous training, various opportunities, and the drive for creativity and excellence, the Youth Orchestra continues to evolve, securing the cultural heritage for years to come.
