Our music competition, named after an outstanding pianist and piano teacher, Bice Mizzi Vassallo, this year was won by Maria Blanco, who though still young has already distinguished herself as a pianist.

With only one mark separating them, Andrew Bugeja and Charlene Farrugia got second and third prizes, respectively. While the latter was particularly commended for her technique, Andrew Bugeja was commended for the intense feeling with which he approached everything he performed.

NCW would like to thank the judges, Colin Attard, Mary Farrugia, Maria Frendo and Brian Schembri, for their hard work and our sponsors: NCW Great Britain, the Arts Council, APS Bank, the Manoel Theatre, the Malta International Airport and the Manoel Theatre Book Shop for their support.

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