/library/oar/handle/123456789/114296 2025-11-11T17:41:15Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/115720 Title: A vocal and instrumental concert by the National band of Malta and the Hamrun choir (Programme) Abstract: The National band of Malta and The Ħamrun choir present the programme for a vocal and instrumental concert, featuring the musical works of Maltese composers Riccardo Bugeja and Philip Gatt, as well as those from non-Maltese composers Rossini, Tschaikowsky, and Verdi. The concert featured a choir directed by Rev. Fr. Jos Cachia, and starred the Maestri Edgar Lowell, Philip Gatt, Carmelo Caruana, and Abele Calleja. It was held on the 8th of January, 1966, at the Manoel theatre in Valletta. Description: Programme includes photograph of the patron of the Malta Band Clubs Association Sir Michael Gonzi, note on the Hamrun choir, essay titled "The Future of the National Band in Independent Malta" written by Life president of the Council of the Malta Band Clubs Association Mr M.A. Delia, programme notes on the musical works performed written by Romeo Micallef, list featured of music including their composers and performers, note on the Ħamrun choir, list of members of the Council of the Malta Band Clubs Association, and biographies of Maltese bandmasters/composers Mro. Edgar Lowell, Mro. Philip Gatt, Mro. Carmelo Caruana, and Mro. Abele Calleja. Programme is given no. 119 in archival records. Retrieved from the Manoel theatre records. 1966-01-08T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/115719 Title: Tliet atti unici Marjani rebbieha tal-konkors imniedi mill-istess G.K.M. (Theatre programme) Abstract: Manoel Theatre and Grupp Kultura Marjana (G.K.M.) present the programme for the three winning 1-act Maltese plays of a contest held by G.K.M.: "Il-Paci Maghkom" (written by Louis Buttigieg and produced by Narcy Calamatta), "Qatt Taqta' Qalbek" (written by Pawlu Bugeja and produced by Joe Zammit Cordina), and "L-Ghanja ta' l-Imnikket" (written by Joe Friggieri and produced by Ronald V. Abdilla). The performances were held on the 16th of January, 1966, at the Manoel Theatre, in Valletta. Description: Programme includes list of cast for the plays "Il-Paci Maghkom", "Qatt Taqta' Qalbek" and "L-Ghanja ta' l-Imnikket", list of crew for the event, notes on Grupp Kultura Marjani and their contest "Konkors Ta' Atti Unici", list of acknowedgements, and list of forthcoming events in the Manoel theatre. Programme is given no. 120 in archival records. Retrieved from the Manoel theatre records. 1966-01-16T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/115718 Title: The mikado (Theatre programme) Abstract: Manoel Theatre and Stella Maris College present the programme for the 2-act musical "The Mikado", written by William Schwenck Gilbert with music composed by Arthur Sullivan. The performance was produced and musically directed by Bro. Edmund More, and featured an orchestra recruited and accompanied by Maestro A. Manchè. The performance was held from the 11th till the 13th of March, 1966, at the Manoel Theatre, in Valletta. Description: Programme includes synopsis of Acts I and II of the musical, lists of cast, chorus members and production staff, photos of featured actors in costume, note on the Stella Maris choir, note on musical director Bro. Edmund More, and list of forthcoming events in the Manoel theatre. Programme is given no. 125 in archival records. Retrieved from the Manoel theatre records. 1966-03-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/115717 Title: The glass menagerie (Theatre programme) Abstract: Manoel Theatre and the Southamptom University Theatre Group present the programme for the play "The Glass Menagerie", written by Tennessee Williams, and directed by Barbara Pollard. The performance was held on the 13th and the 14th of April, 1966, at the Manoel Theatre, in Valletta. Description: Programme includes signatures of featured performers/crew, note about the Southampton University theatre Group including an extract from their constitution, note on the play and its first production, list of cast and crew, list of Manoel Theatre Management Committee, and list of forthcoming events in the Manoel theatre. Programme is given no. 127 in archival records. Retrieved from the Manoel theatre records. 1966-04-01T00:00:00Z