The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) has a long history of transformation. Half a century ago, it was known as the Manoel Theatre Orchestra and was primarily formed from the best musicians of the British Mediterranean Fleet. The orchestra experienced its heyday after the Second World War. When the fleet was commanded by Lord Mountbatten, its musicians often performed on board the flagship frigate ‘Surprise’, and once even had the honour of demonstrating their talents in front of Queen Elizabeth…
The School of Performing Arts, or SOPA, is a reputable school of creative arts in Malta. SOPA is known for developing unique performance-based training programmes in numerous creative fields, such as music, drama, and dance. SOPA proudly states that the high aspirations and strong dedication shown by its students fuel its training programmes. Every training programme in the school is designed to inspire students to explore and enhance their artistic potential. Thus, with the help of the best-qualified…
Malta’s Mediterranean Conference Centre is one of the most recognizable landmarks of the country’s capital city: the gorgeous 16th century building sits at the northern tip of the Valletta peninsula, overlooking the Grand Harbour. The monumental MCC building is a stunning blend of old and new, the original frame having been converted into a modern conference center in 1979. The masterful combination of classical architecture and modern technology employed in the course of the restoration earned…
Arts Council Malta, also known as ACM, is a Maltese national cultural organization. It funds, endorses, and promotes events and establishments that belong to the creative sector in Malta. ACM distributes government funding to support the country’s culture and creativity. ACM is sometimes still referred to by its previous name, MCCA or the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts. ACM’s Strategy2020 In 2015, the Council unveiled its five-year Strategy2020. The document was designed to nourish the…
The European Foundation for Support of Culture, also known as EUFSC, is a non-profit cultural establishment based in Malta. It creates, supports, and promotes initiatives in the field of culture and education on the European, Asian, South American, and North American continents. EUFSC was founded by businessman and philanthropist Konstantin Ishkhanov. Today, Mr Ishkhanov is the president of the Foundation. The EUFSC operation The cornerstone of the EUFSC operation is providing those who are interested…