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Robert Samut
Robert Samut (17 October 1869 – 26 May 1934) was a Maltese doctor and musician. He is best known for writing the music for "L-Innu Malti", the Maltese national anthem. Early life Robert Samut was born at the Lion House in Floriana, Malta, 4th son of Marianna Darmanin and Giuseppe Samut. He studied medicine at the Royal University of Malta and the University of Edinburgh, 1890-95, where he graduated with an MB ChB, receiving a medal for his exceptional ability in anatomy. From his youth he had shown musical inclinations, and had wanted to study music, but his father did not approve, and consequently he continued his career in medicine, following in the footsteps of two elder brothers (Richard and Carmelo), who were already well known doctors. His eldest brother, Lt Col Achilles Samut, was in the Army Ordnance Corps and later became a Malta Senator 1921-29 and served in Sir Gerald Strickland's government 1927-29. Military career On his return to Malta from Edinburgh, he was a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Samut Hall
The Robert Samut Hall is a late 19th-century defunct Methodism, Methodist church, formerly named Wesleyan (Methodist) Church, now a state owned building in Floriana, Malta. Origins The current Gothic Revival architecture, Neo-Gothic church was built between 1881 and 1883 on designs by architect Thomas Mullet Ellis. It was opened for worship on 18 March 1883. It was the first building in Malta to make use of electricity. Secularised The church was given to the government in the early 1970s. On 4 April 1975, the building was inaugurated as a centre for cultural activities and renamed Robert Samut Hall. The hall houses an interesting 2 manual pneumatic Willis organ. Further reading * * See also *Culture of Malta *History of Malta *List of Churches in Malta *Religion in Malta References {{reflist Floriana Former churches in Malta 19th-century Methodist church buildings Religious buildings and structures completed in 1883 1883 establishments in Malta Gothic Revival church bui ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
L-Innu Malti
"" ("The Hymn of Malta") is the national anthem of Malta. It is written in the form of a prayer to God. Officially adopted in 1964 upon independence Crown Colony of Malta, from the United Kingdom, it was composed by Robert Samut, and the lyrics were written by Dun Karm Psaila. History From the mid-19th century up to the early 1930s, Malta was passing through a national awakening. With the increased national awareness, it was felt by many thinkers that Malta should have its own national anthem. In 1850, Ġan Anton Vassallo composed "Innu Lil Malta", which used to be played during many Maltese political manifestations and meetings. In 1922, Robert Samut composed a short melody. A year later, A.V. Laferla, director of primary schools in Malta, obtained possession of this composition, as he wanted to have an anthem that could be sung by students in Malta's schools. Laferla asked Dun Karm to write lyrics that would fit with Samut's short melody. The poems of Dun Karm Psaila are well ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King's Own Band
The King's Own Band, founded in 1874 as La Stella, is a Maltese philharmonic band based in the country's capital Valletta. The Band was renamed to La Nazionale, La Nazionale Vincitrice and later to The Prince of Wales Band in 1885. The King's Own Band is the current name of the Band which was given by King Edward VII in 1901 upon advancing to the throne of the United Kingdom. Early history The first Band Club, or philharmonic society as they were known, to be set up in Valletta, was known as La Nazionale due to their location in the capital city of Malta. Colloquially this band was and still is referred to as Ta' l-Istilla. The reason is that the promoters of this society had in mind their participation during the feast day of Saint Dominic in 1874, one of the patron saints who has his feast celebrated in Valletta, and the symbol of the saint is a star, Stilla in Maltese. The band's name has changed multiple times due to the historical circumstances. The first name that was g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |