About

We promote the appreciation of classical music for the enrichment of our participants and the broader public.

“Violin and Friends International” is an International Music Festival, Master Classes and Malta International Music Competition held in Malta. VFIMF composed of internationally acclaimed musicians in the field of classical, folk, jazz and new music. It has been set up with the intention of providing performances and coaching aimed at music lovers.

Objectives of the program are to offer a professional and expandable platform for classical and new music and to showcase its origins and pioneers, to support young musicians by making it possible for them to present their output to a wider audience.

The advanced student musicians who attend the festival might participate in small chamber ensembles, master classes and private lessons. The festival brings professional artists/teachers of rare ability and international reputations together with talented and motivated students for intensive performance and study.

Our goals are: Establish a community and family event that will generate a sense of pride, joy and accomplishment, giving wider recognition to local and foreign artists. Provide an opportunity for the youth to develop their talents in the performing arts. Offer a venue in which the social and artistic dynamics will create a welcoming ambiance amongst all our participants and visitors. Promote our historical past and continue to develop performing arts and the cultural richness.

“Violin and Friends International” will be held from the 24th of June to the 8th of July 2012.

Volodymyr Baran, Artistic Director

Welcome to Malta
Blessed with a mild climate and set in crystal waters, Malta and its sister islands of Gozo and Comino offer you a memorable experience, where moments of complete relaxation can be combined with the exploration of the islands’ many cultural, artistic and natural treasures. Long considered to be a microcosm of the Mediterranean and a favorite with travelers who seek an authentic island experience, our islands offer an impressive range of historical and cultural sites, together with a wide spectrum of activities, making Malta a truly unique year-round holiday destination.

The Maltese Islands: The Mediterranean’s best kept secret
Malta has been conquered, colonised and governed by numerous Mediterranean civilizations: our past has been moulded by the Phoenicians, the Carthaginians, the Romans, the Byzantines, the Normans, the Aragonese, the Knights of St. John, the French and finally, the British. All have left their cultural mark and made us the unique nation we are today.