OPR- Wednesday , 14th  July 2004 - Valletta

The President of Malta, H.E. Dr. Edward Fenech Adami was presented with a donation to sponsor a recital by guitarist Simon Schembri in aid of the Malta Community Chest Fund. The donation was presented by Mr. Martin Wilkins, Chief Operating Officer of HSBC at the Palace, Valletta.

The President expressed his gratitude towards the HSBC for sponsoring this event which will be held on the 24^th July 2004. H. E. the President stated that Malta Community Chest Fund has become a household word in Malta in which everybody looks up for its fund and it has become very beneficial to those people in need and to those who ask for its assistance.

 President Fenech Adami presented with a donation by Mr. Martin Wilkins, CEO of HSBC

President Fenech Adami continued by saying that “listening to Simon Schembri in the pleasant atmosphere of Verdala Castle will be a treat to all those present”.

Mr. Wilkins said that it is an honour for HSBC to sponsor this entertaining event since it gives HSBC the opportunity to help less privileged people in Malta.

The recital by Simon Schembri, Malta’s leading classic guitar player, will be held under the distinguish patronage of H.E. the President of Malta and Mrs. Fenech Adami. 

Simon Schembri started his studies at 6 and success led him to London and Paris at age 13 where the honours accumulated. He has been residing in Paris for the last 20 years. He has given 600 concerts worldwide, notably in France, but also in England, Spain, Germany and Italy.

After the performance the public will also have the opportunity to visit various chambers of the Verdala Castle which will be open for viewing.  For bookings one can contact the MCCF at the Palace on 21240568 or St. James Cavalier.