Malta Cultural Institute Founded on the 15th February 1949.

Malta Cultural InstituteMalta Cultural Institute

Founded on the 15Founded on the 15thth February 1949 February 1949


A Society whose aim is to promote the A Society whose aim is to promote the activities of the Maltese people in every activities of the Maltese people in every field of Culture.field of Culture.

The first meeting of this society was held The first meeting of this society was held on the 2on the 2ndnd January 1949. January 1949.

The Inaugural concert was held on the The Inaugural concert was held on the 1515thth February 1949. February 1949.


The front page of the Malta Cultural Institute’s Inaugural Concert


At the time of its foundation the Malta Cultural At the time of its foundation the Malta Cultural Institute received help from various sources Institute received help from various sources including several Governments all over the including several Governments all over the world.world.

Throughout the years the Malta Cultural Throughout the years the Malta Cultural Institute has always been patronised by a Institute has always been patronised by a great number of distinguished persons.great number of distinguished persons.

Within a year the Organising Committee Within a year the Organising Committee decided to buy a brand new Bluthner piano.decided to buy a brand new Bluthner piano.


By 1951 various committees were set up.By 1951 various committees were set up.

Conducted tours were organised, plays Conducted tours were organised, plays staged, painting exhibitions held and staged, painting exhibitions held and several members undertook studies.several members undertook studies.

The development of local musical talent The development of local musical talent has always been one of the principal has always been one of the principal activities of the Malta Cultural Institute.activities of the Malta Cultural Institute.


From the inaugural concert up to the year From the inaugural concert up to the year 1987 Maestro Carmelo Pace was the 1987 Maestro Carmelo Pace was the Musical Advisor and Organiser of the Musical Advisor and Organiser of the

Malta Cultural Institute Concerts.Malta Cultural Institute Concerts.

MaltaMalta Cultural InstituteCultural Institute

Maestro Carmelo Pace (1907 – 1993)Maestro Carmelo Pace (1907 – 1993)


Miss Georgette Caffari, considered to be Miss Georgette Caffari, considered to be one of the pillars of the Malta Cultural one of the pillars of the Malta Cultural Institute, performed the duties of Honorary Institute, performed the duties of Honorary Secretary from the Institute’s foundation Secretary from the Institute’s foundation up to her resignation in the year 2004. up to her resignation in the year 2004.


Throughout the years the Throughout the years the Malta Cultural Institute has Malta Cultural Institute has

provided a platform for provided a platform for promising musicians.promising musicians.


Paul AxiakPaul Axiak


Bice Mizzi-VassalloBice Mizzi-Vassallo


Cynthia May TurnerCynthia May Turner


Tanya BajonaTanya Bajona


From 1987 up to the year 2004 From 1987 up to the year 2004 Chevalier Vincent Ciancio was the Chevalier Vincent Ciancio was the Honorary Director of the Honorary Director of the

Malta Cultural Institute.Malta Cultural Institute.


Chevalier Vincent Ciancio (1928 – 2004)


Mary Jane Bellia receiving a trophy from Chevalier Vincent Ciancio after a performance


Between the years 1987 – 1991 the Between the years 1987 – 1991 the concerts were organised by Mrs. Helen concerts were organised by Mrs. Helen De Gabriele & Dr. Marcel De Gabriele.De Gabriele & Dr. Marcel De Gabriele.

In 1992 Marie -Therese Vassallo In 1992 Marie -Therese Vassallo became Honorary Concert Organiser.became Honorary Concert Organiser.


Marie – Therese VassalloMarie – Therese Vassallo


Since the year 1992 various foreign Since the year 1992 various foreign artists have performed for the artists have performed for the

Malta Cultural Institute.Malta Cultural Institute.


Lydiya AbramovaLydiya Abramova


Marie – Therese Vassallo with Lydiya AbramovaMarie – Therese Vassallo with Lydiya Abramova


Today the Malta Cultural Institute Committee is Today the Malta Cultural Institute Committee is composed of:composed of:

Ms. Marie-Therese Vassallo – Director & Concert Org. Ms. Marie-Therese Vassallo – Director & Concert Org.

Mr. Geoffrey Axiak – SecretaryMr. Geoffrey Axiak – Secretary

Mr. Charles Axiak – TreasurerMr. Charles Axiak – Treasurer

Ms. Vanessa Magro – PRO & Legal AdvisorMs. Vanessa Magro – PRO & Legal Advisor

Ms. Mary Jane Bellia – Dance AdvisorMs. Mary Jane Bellia – Dance Advisor

Mr. Ray Mamo – Dance & Theatrical AdvisorMr. Ray Mamo – Dance & Theatrical Advisor


Today the policy of the Malta Cultural Today the policy of the Malta Cultural Institute is to include all forms of Institute is to include all forms of

Culture and the Visual Arts.Culture and the Visual Arts.


A Painting and Ceramic exhibition being presented by Marie-Therese Vassallo


A Ballet performance being held at one of the Malta Cultural Institute’s Concerts


The San Gwann Local Council Orchestra


The Marie-Therese Vassallo Voice Studio


The Malta Cultural Institute is well-The Malta Cultural Institute is well-known in foreign circles.known in foreign circles.

The Malta Cultural Institute is a non-The Malta Cultural Institute is a non-profit making organisation where profit making organisation where everybody works on a voluntary basis.everybody works on a voluntary basis.


An unbroken record of 56 years of An unbroken record of 56 years of activities and concerts.activities and concerts.

The Malta Cultural Institute concerts The Malta Cultural Institute concerts take place every first Monday of each take place every first Monday of each month from October – June.month from October – June.


““Monday Ovations”Monday Ovations”


A monthly Bulletin is mailed to our A monthly Bulletin is mailed to our Members and Friends all over the Members and Friends all over the Island.Island.

Over 350 copies of this Bulletin are Over 350 copies of this Bulletin are mailed on a monthly basis. mailed on a monthly basis.


The front page of the Bulletin of a recent Malta Cultural Institute’s Concert


The Malta Cultural Institute WebsiteThe Malta Cultural Institute Website

http://www.geocities.com/maltacultinsthttp://www.geocities.com/maltacultinst

The Malta Cultural Institute E-mail address:The Malta Cultural Institute E-mail address:

[email protected]@yahoo.com


Thank You!Thank You!

Malta Cultural Institute Founded on the 15th February 1949.

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