New Season 2024/2025 of the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra Has Been Launched

Sep 4 2024

Minister for National Heritage, Arts, and Local Government, Owen Bonnici, has unveiled the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra’s new 2024/2025 season, featuring over 60 concerts. Highlights include Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, Verdi’s Requiem, and a special Foundation Day Concert with both the MPO and the Youth Orchestra. The season will also showcase Chamber Concerts, the Do-Re-Mi series for children, and collaborations with KorMalta and various soloists. Additionally, the MPO will participate in the Spoleto Festival.

Minister Bonnici praised the season’s diverse program and prestigious partnerships, emphasizing the Orchestra’s role in enhancing Malta’s cultural identity. He invited the public to experience these high-quality musical events and expressed pride in the government’s support for the MPO’s ongoing contributions to the country’s musical landscape.

CEO Vanessa Mangion highlighted the season’s versatility, featuring both classical symphony concerts and modern music. She noted the presence of international soloists and conductors, underscoring the MPO’s commitment to artistic excellence and global outreach.

The Malta Youth Orchestra, the MPO’s young musicians’ branch, continues to nurture future talent, providing rigorous training and opportunities to cultivate a lasting appreciation for music among Malta’s youth.

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Mater Dei Hall Roof Reportedly Collapses

Sep 4 2024

Taking to social media, lawyer Jason Azzopardi shared images of an alleged roof collapse which took place in Mater Dei.

‘Thankfully no one was beneath it. The roof collapsed in the supposed hall in Mater Dei’, wrote Azzopardi.

‘If there were someone beneath it, it would’ve killed them.’

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Instagram Introduces Story Comments

Sep 4 2024

Instagram has launched a new feature called “Comments in Stories,” allowing users to comment directly on Stories. Unlike replies that send direct messages (DMs), these comments will be visible to the poster’s followers, offering a new way for users to interact on the platform.

Local influencer Sarah Zerafa highlighted the feature on her stories, testing it out and encouraging her followers to engage through this new avenue.

However, only mutual followers can leave comments, creating a safer and more personal space for engagement. Comments will last 24 hours, just like the Stories, but if a Story is saved as a highlight, comments can continue beyond the typical Story lifespan.

Instagram also provides privacy options, allowing users to disable comments on a per-Story basis, ensuring control over interactions.

This feature aligns with Instagram’s broader strategy to boost engagement on key areas like Stories and Reels.

Recent updates have focused on making the platform more interactive, including new text fonts, effects, and animations for Stories and Reels, as well as a new in-app text editor.

Other recent additions include carousel posts with up to 20 images or videos and the ability to add songs to profiles.

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Details of Jake Vella’s Final Farewell Announced

Sep 4 2024

A memorial service for Jake Vella will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 10:30 AM at Birzebbugia Parish Church. Attendees are encouraged to wear bright, colorful clothing to reflect Jake’s springtime spirit.

Jake, who was deeply passionate about both sports and music, is remembered for his dedication to triathlons and his love for music. Despite his struggle with Rapid-onset Obesity with Hypothalamic Dysfunction, Hypoventilation, and Autonomic Dysregulation (ROHHAD), he organized events to raise funds for animal welfare and other causes.

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In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to animal charities via Revolut or through donation boxes at the church.

A bike ride in Jake’s honor will start at 8:30 AM from University Parking, with children joining at Al Fresco Birzebbugia at 9 AM. Riders are asked to wear their club’s gear. The corteo will leave Mater Dei hospital at 9 AM, escorted by bikers, Transport Malta Enforcement, Police Traffic Control, and an ambulance.

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