The European Foundation

for Support of Culture (EFSC)

European Foundation for Support of Culture (EFSC) is a non-profit organization established in Malta with the aim of organizing and promoting cultural and educational projects in Europe.

Since its inception in 2014, The European Foundation for Support of Culture has registered an unprecedented portfolio of Festivals, International Music Competitions, Concert series,

Recordings, Broadcasts, World Premieres, Productions, Exhibitions and a variety of Cultural Events in many different countries around the world. The calendar of events reaches its climax with the Malta International Music Festival which is held every April.

The main objectives of the Foundation are the organization festivals, competitions, special events, exhibitions, conferences, presentations, master classes, seminars, roundtables, concerts and other events and projects aimed at supporting and developing culture, increasing interest in various areas of modern Art, promotion of young talented musicians and the search for gifted children.

The promotion of classical music takes a special place in the activity of the Foundation. EFSC held a large number of classical music festivals not only in Malta, but in more than 20 countries around the world.

Ladies and gentlemen!
Dear classical music lovers!

I am sincerely happy to meet you again at the 6th Malta International Music Festival.

Small springs form turbulent rivers that flow into the world ocean. Our festival that has grown into a high-profile international cultural event is going through a similar process. Six years ago we started to arrange the first concert series, instrumental and vocal competitions as well as master classes in all music disciplines. Step by step we were gaining the confidence of a very sophisticated public and I am happy to welcome you today at our Festival of world-class stars. In this landmark year when Valletta bears the title of the cultural capital of Europe we expect a whole constellation of the greatest musicians of today.

I look forward to the results of the grandiose piano competition series we have arranged across the entire the Eurasian continent.

At the 6th Malta International Music Festival we will also learn who wins this long-lasting competition.

I am convinced that the Festival will surpass all our expectations this year and we will be proud of the outcomes of our efforts. And now I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all participants to this creative process, especially the members of our teams and their partners.

Long live Music!

Konstantin Ishkhanov

President
European Foundation for Support of Culture