Garments of the Grandmasters

Where

Malta Society of Arts, Republic Street, Valletta, Malta View map

A unique event which combines an exhibition of historical garments of the Knights of Malta with a piano recital by Konstantinos Destounis (Greece).

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Minimum Age

8

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When

Thursday, 22 June 2023 at 20:00 to 21:00

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This unique event combines an exhibition of historical garments of the Knights of Malta with a piano recital by prominent Greek pianist Konstantinos Destounis. A selection of garments from the National Textiles Collection entrusted to Heritage Malta will be exhibited in the Sala dei Cavalieri of the Malta Society of Arts. A video backdrop of artistic footage featuring the very same fabrics and textiles will run parallel to the music programme featuring works by Ligeti, Chopin, Liszt and Ravel. This event is a collaboration between the Malta International Arts Festival and Heritage Malta. The exhibition is curated by Annamaria Gatt (Curator of Costumes and Textiles) with the support of Claire Bonavia (Principal Conservator / Restorer – Textiles / Paper), Leyre Quevedo (Conservator Textiles) and Pierre Bonello (Manager Exhibitions).


This event is organised by Festivals Malta as part of the Malta International Arts Festival. This event is in collaboration with Heritage Malta and the Malta Society of Arts. 


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We regret that the site remains inaccessible to wheelchairs and persons needing walking aids.

Concessions are applicable to senior citizens (over 60 years), persons with disability*, students (on presentation of student card), European Student Card holders, and children between 8 and 12 years.

*Persons with disability can send an email to christian.debono.2@festivals.mt for a complimentary companion ticket (on presentation of a valid disability card).



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