Bank of Valletta and the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra have signed a collaboration agreement aimed at bringing the orchestra closer to the public.

This is the third consecutive year that Bank of Valletta (BOV) is collaborating closely with the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO). During the past two years the objective was to equip the orchestra with a harpsichord and a Grand Piano, enabling the orchestra to broaden its repertoire. This year will see BOV and the MPO working together on an education programme that will make music more enticing for the younger generations.

The agreement was signed by Kenneth B. Micallef, Head CEO’s Office at Bank of Valletta, and Malta Philharmonic Orchestra chairman and director Dr James Scerri Worley at Robert Samut Hall in Floriana.

“This year’s collaboration agreement aims to consolidate Bank of Valletta’s commitment to create greater awareness on the local arts and culture,” said Mr Micallef. “This year’s emphasis will be on instilling a love for music in our children from a very young age through performances aimed at a younger audience.”

“The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra’s calendar for this year is one of the busiest ever,” said Dr Scerri Worley. “Our performances throughout the year feature a wide variety of musical genres, ranging from classic to religious and modern to enhance the Orchestra’s appeal with our different audiences.”

The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra’s performance of Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf and the Young People’s Guide to the Orchestra by Benjamin Britten held at the Mediterranean Conference Centre was very well received by the public.