The Carmelite Priory in Mdina was the venue for a Christmas Concert by the Jubilate Choir. The melodic voices soared beautifully in the ornately decorated refectory in which the friars used to eat their meals. This amazing room is a fine example of a total work of art where the architecture, paintings and sculpture come together to form a unique Baroque gem.
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It was a perfect and intimate setting in which to enjoy wonderful renditions of traditional favourites such as Silent Night and O Come All Ye Faithful together with a medley of Italian and Maltese carols.
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Concerts at the Refectory are held on a regular basis with proceeds and donations going towards restoration of the paintings on the breath-taking ceiling of this room. The Carmelite Priory Museum is open daily to visitors between 10.00 and 17.00 hours.
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The Carmelite Priory Museum
Villegaignon Street
Mdina.
With this last post for 2010, I would like to wish all my readers a very happy new year.
