Masks will be mandatory, guests will be incognito and intrigue will be inevitable…

Barocco Foundation is organising a Masked Carnival Ball at the fascinating Palazzo de Piro in Mdina, one of the most exclusive venues in Malta. The Ball will be held on Saturday, 9 February at 8pm in the Sala Grande of the Palazzo.

This unique and enjoyable event is going to offer a thrilling and extravagant Carnival atmosphere. The guests are invited to attend in a classical carnival costume and mask and to enjoy themselves while dancing to music by the Arco String Quartet who will perform music works from various musical eras and composers namely Handel, Bach, Strauss, Mozart and Tchaikovsky. The eclectic repertoire will include works such as Once Upon A Dream by Tchaikovsky, Annen Polka by Strauss and a classical genre, which will have selections from Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nacht Muzik and selections from Handel’s Water Music and various minuets. 

The Arco String Quartet has featured in a number of performances, performed in concerts as well as provides live music for weddings and corporate events, with a repertoire ranging from classical, opera, folk as well as pop.

The quartet’s members include Gilmour Peplow (cello), Joseph Mallia (viola), Alex Abela and Odile Micallef (violins). They have formed part of various orchestras and are also substitute musicians with the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra.

There will be seating facilities for guests who wish to enjoy the Palazzo de Piro’s culinary delights during the Ball.

Barocco Foundation is organising the event in collaboration with Palazzo de Piro, with the kind support of Bank of Valletta.

The tickets are on sale for €25 per person. Please note that food and beverages, which can be purchased on the night, are not included in the ticket price

Bookings are available at Palazzo de Piro and The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux or by phoning on 2145 0560; email: [email protected]