The Oratories promises another programme full of music and compelling public lectures for the month of February!
The first event for February is on Sunday 2nd February from 15:00 till 18:00, when the Oratories will be open for guided visits by Pietre Vive. This is a unique opportunity to explore the Oratories from an artistic and spiritual perspective. The tours are free an no booking is required, but the guided visits are offered on a ‘first come first served’ basis.
The first recital of the month will be held on Thursday 6th February at 19:30 with a programme of French vocal music with soprano Valentina Bezzina, mezzo soprano Nicole Vassallo, and pianist Sofia Narmania. The recital includes works by Bizet, Massenet, Debussy and many more.
The following week the Oratories will host philosophy lecturer Dr Niki Young on Thursday 13th February at 18:30 with a public lecture on the latest developments in philosophy on ethics and animals. The lecture promises to be a fascinating exploration of this important and constantly evolving topic.
Music returns to the Oratories on Thursday 20th February at 19:30 with a programme of music for soprano, violin and piano. Soprano Gabrielle Portelli and violinist Bernard Curmi, two upcoming young musicians, will be accompanied by pianist Maria-Elena Farrugia. The repertoire includes some rarely heard works including Holst’s Four Songs for Voice and Violin.
The final event of the month takes us to Carnival week with a special lecture that unites Carnival with the Jesuits’ College in Valletta. On Thursday 27th February at 18:30 historian Prof. Emanuel Buttigieg will be giving a lecture on the infamous carnival riots of 1639 when the decisions of Grand Master Lascaris left many people and artists disgruntled, and several Jesuits even more so!
All of the events on the programme are held at the former Jesuit Oratories in Valletta, and are free of charge, but donations towards the programme are welcome. Apart from the cultural programme, there are regular liturgical services held at The Oratories. For further details check out our social media pages on The Jesuits’ Church Foundation.
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