Oliver Friggieri celebrated at first-ever Il-Premju G"all-Arti

An MADC?theatre production of Muriel Spark's classic novel?The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie?took home the People's Choice award at the inaugural edition of Malta's Il-Premju?g"all-Arti on Friday?night.?
The Teatru Manoel?red carpet event saw?Oliver Friggieri's?lifelong dedication to Maltese literature honoured with a Lifetime Achievement award, with London-based designer Francis Sultana named Ambassador of the Arts.?
The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, which entered the awards ceremony with the highest number of nominations, picked up the Best Production award for Symphony No. 9 by Ludwig van Beethoven, Europe Day Concert.?
Pianist Charlene Farrugia won a Best International Achievement award for her performances overseas, while children's festival "igu"ajg?was named the year's Best Artistic Programme.
The Premju?G"all-Arti?celebrates the best artistic work premiered?between September 1 2016 and August 31, 2017.?It is organised by Arts Council Malta.?
Apart from the People's Choice Award, which is voted on by members of the public, award winners are selected by a jury of experts and Arts Council Malta representatives. Nominees are entered by open call.??
Winners received a glass and...

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