Mary Lourdes Bonnici MBA

  Schloss Schönbrunn Orchestra Vienna 2026 The Golden Age of Johann Strauss: The Magic of Viennese Waltzes in Malta Mary Lourdes Bonnici MBA | Learning • Knowledge • Growth | 14 October 2026 Introduction The Schloss Schönbrunn Orchestra Vienna will present The Golden Age of Johann Strauss at Republic Hall, Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta, on Sunday 18 October 2026, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The venue advertises this as the orchestra’s first appearance in Malta. The evening introduces the distinctive sound of Viennese dance music, with waltzes, polkas, marches and orchestral works. It offers an opportunity to understand how music associated with a particular city can become part of international cultural memory. This article explores the historical, artistic and educational dimensions of the event, while distinguishing confirmed information from examples of repertoire that may not feature in the final concert. An important question is how this aspect of musical culture connec...

  Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Malta Young Voices, The Festa and the Educational Power of Music Mary Lourdes Bonnici MBA | Learning • Knowledge • Growth | 15 September 2026 Introduction Malta hosts the twenty-fourth Junior Eurovision Song Contest at the Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre (MFCC) in Ta’ Qali on Saturday 24 October 2026, beginning at 21:00 CEST. An evening preview is scheduled for Friday 23 October. The distinction matters: Friday is a full preview performance, while Saturday is the live televised contest. Sixteen countries are participating. The creative theme, The Festa, draws on the colours, music and communal atmosphere of Maltese village celebrations. This article is written before the final and therefore does not report results or a winner. [Embed introductory YouTube video here] 1. Understanding Junior Eurovision Junior Eurovision is an international music competition featuring performers aged nine to fourteen. Its format combines original songs, nati...