The Malta Council for Culture and the Arts said the 18th International Piano Competition – Rome 2008 will be held in the Italian capital between 9-22 April, divided in various categories and different age groups. Various prizes are being offered.

Applications together with an enrolment fee of e90 should reach the competition secretariat in Rome by 17 March. Further information may be obtained from the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts, ‘Casa Gaspe’, 230, Republic Street, Valletta, quoting reference number (KMKA 52/03/16 Vol. I) or on tel. 2124-5168 or 2124-7913 during office hours or by e-mail to

[email protected] .