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PETER PAUL CIANTAR A.Mus.L.C.M. hails from Zebbug and lives at Rabat, Malta. He was born on 26th June, 1950 to Carmel and Marija nee’ Barbara. He is married to Pauline neé Muscat and is father of two: Gabriella (born 1979) and Robert (born 1982).

Peter Paul Ciantar is a broadcaster, composer/musician and teacher of music. At the age of 20 he obtained his music diploma from the Royal College of Music, London (A.Mus.L.C.M.).

He started his broadcasting career by presenting a children’s programme on Rediffusion (Malta). Later he became a full-time Radio Producer, during which time he presented several radio programmes focusing mainly on Maltese history, classical music and folklore. He is well-known for his music programme presentation ‘Siesta’ which for many years was presented live daily on ex-radio station ‘Bronja’.

For many years Peter Paul Ciantar was a Radio-Programme co-ordinator with P.B.S. (Public Broadcasting Station). He attended various courses conducted by some of the most outstanding world broadcasters.

Besides broadcasting, Peter Paul Ciantar was for a good number of years, a music teacher, as well as secretary and PRO to various committees, mainly in the culture division. He was a journalist with the local newspaper ‘Times of Malta’. He also formed part of a panel of judges during festivals held locally and abroad.

As a composer he composed quite a good number of Maltese band marches for the ‘King’s Own Band’ of Valetta and for other village bands. Many of his festive marches were recorded on various LPs and CDs. He also composed quite a good number of signature tunes for some of his radio programmes. He also won various competitions for serious music organised by the Performing Rights Society in London.

Peter Paul Ciantar plays the Bb Baritone, Synthesizer and Mandolin.

At present he still presents radio music programmes on National Radio Malta; is a member of the National Committee responsible for  National Festivities; and a feature writer (mainly culture and music subjects) for local newspapers.

Email address peterp@maltanet.net