Special Anniversary Weekend at Il-Ħaġar

Il-Ħaġar | Heart of Gozo Museum, Cultural Centre, and Community Space was officially inaugurated on the 23^rd of February 2013, and an exciting weekend of cultural and celebratory events has been prepared to mark its 10th anniversary.

On Thursday the 23^rd of February 2023 the museum is hosting a Harpsichord and Violin Recital by Joanne Camilleri and Jacob Portelli at 7.30pm.

The 5^th Joseph Vella Memorial Lecture will be held on Friday the 24^th at 7.30pm where Museum founder and curator Mgr Dr Joseph Farrugia MOM will be speaking about The Philosophers of Ġgantija. Immediately after (at 8.30pm) a documentary exhibition What’s in a Bequest? – The Joseph Vella Music Archive will be inaugurated in Audiovisual Room II.

Saturday the 25^th begins with a hands-on workshop for children by artists Victor Agius and Rachel Galea: booking is essential (on events@heartofgozo.org.mt).

In the evening, the Laudate Pueri Choir presents a concert of music by Joseph Vella on the day of the fifth anniversary of his demise. Vella…a cappella is a celebration of Professor Vella’s life and legacy. The concert is taking place at St George’s Basilica and starts at 8.00pm.

Sunday the 26^th of February offers 11.00am Thanksgiving High Mass at St George’s Basilica celebrated by Curator Mgr Dr Joseph Farrugia and with the participation of the Laudate Pueri Choir. A celebratory luncheon (for which booking is of course required) will be held at Ta’ Frenċ at 12:30.

All cultural events in this programme are free of charge. Seat reservations for Thursday’s recital, Friday’s lecture, and Saturday’s concert may be made by sending an email to events@heartofgozo.org.mt.

Additionally, Il-Ħaġar Museum continues with its special exhibition over all levels featuring Donations and Bequests. The museum’s opening hours are 9.00am to 5.00pm, seven days a week, and admission is free of charge.