On Tuesday 29 September, the Mediterranean Conference Centre in collaboration with the European foundation for the support of culture, shall be offering the music loving public a unique opportunity.

The State chamber orchestra of the Urals ” Klassika” shall be performing at the MCC where they shall be joined by leading Russian cellist Vadim Pavlov (pictured above) and conducted by Alexei Galea Cavallazzi who graduated from the Moscow state conservatory.

Alexei Galea Cavallazzi

The varied programme shall consist of works by Bach, Mozart, Haydn, Mussorgsky and Shostakovich.
The concert which shall take place at the Republic Hall commences at 20:00. Ticket prices are Euro 15, under the age of 12 – Euro 5.

The Russian orchestra “Klassika” is one of Russia’s leading string orchestras. It performs in its city of Chelyabinsk as well as in various other European cities where it tours. It has accompanied some of the world’s most famous soloists and this will be their first visit to Malta. Vadim Pavlov, who was born in St. Petersburg is a recipient of various international awards and is based in Catania, Sicily.
Alexei Galea Cavallazzi is one of Malta’s foremost musicians and having studied in London, Oxford University, Moscow Conservatoire and Dresden is currently appearing as a guest conductor with various renowned orchestras in Russia, Georgia, Italy and elsewhere.

The cultural calendar at the MCC has already engaged not only Maltese artists but also international artists from various countries and collaborated with prestigious international institutions and foundations. The MCC is Malta’s leading conference centre and it is proving to be one of Malta’s foremost cultural hubs.

The artistic director of the cultural calendar is Tony Cassar Darien – a veteran of the theatre and also a man whose name is synonymous with that of the Manoel Theatre whose director he was for a long time. Tony’s contribution in creating interesting programmes for the theatre which put Malta on the cultural map can hardly be overestimated. Tony has done much to help young talent. Together with the arts manger, Alexei Galea Cavallazzi the MCC has embarked on an exciting cultural season which will include touring orchestras from abroad. This is undoubtedly an aspect of culture which can be given more importance.

The MCC has gained financial support from international institutions such as the Georgian ministry for culture and monument protection and the European foundation for the support of culture, and it is certain that more foreign institutions will be enlisted in the near future in order to help organise ambitious orchestral projects. The calendar also includes dance and theatre events.
The concert “From Russia with Music” is definitely an occasion not to be missed.