Be the first to comment!Remembering Preti a 4th centenary commerative event held in Gozo
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On Saturday at St George’s Basilica, in Victoria, the Gozo Cultural Council in collaboration with the Fondazzjoni Belt Victoria organised a commemorative event ‘Remembering Preti.’
Dr Grazio Mercieca presided the event, in the absence of the Minister for Gozo.
The evening, held to mark the 4th centenary of Preti, commenced with the participation of the Laudate Pueri choir followed by lectures on Mattia Preti.
The main speakers were Dr Paul George Pisani and Mr Mark Sagona, university lecturer in Malta.
At the end of the evening, Mr Charles Cassar on behalf of the Fondazzjoni Belt Victoria presented two new etchings depicting the paintings found in St. George’s Basilica, St George Victorious over the Dragon, and Our Lady of the Souls both by Mattia Preti.
The etchings were prepared by Gozitan artist Justin Falzon.
Mr Manuel Grima, the Cultural Council’s executive secretary acted as the presenter for the evening.
