Valletta Baroque Festival kicks off on January 10 Seems like only yesterday that the idea of a first-ever Baroque Music Festival was tentatively floated in Malta. Fast forward eight years on and, the Valletta Baroque Festival is not only still around, but it's also growing bigger and stronger by the year, attracting more international participants and a bigger fanbase from … [Read more...] about Baroque’s Back, Baby!
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‘Planning the Teatru Manoel music programme is like working on a mosaic’
Every part is essential towards creating a gorgeous entire season, Kenneth Zammit Tabona says ahead of Monteverdi Project performance. For the past two years or so, a group of singers have been undergoing training in ensemble work and Baroque vocal and musical techniques by Maestro Marco Mencoboni, a leading specialist of Baroque and Renaissance music . Now they will … [Read more...] about ‘Planning the Teatru Manoel music programme is like working on a mosaic’
Mdina Archives an ‘Incredible Resource for Malta’ – Monteverdi Project
Monteverdi Project performance to include recently discovered work by Balzano. Since 2017, The Monteverdi Project, which was devised by Teatru Manoel Artistic Director Kenneth Zammit Tabona, has seen a group of musicians and singers following a series of masterclasses by Baroque and Renaissance specialist Marco Mencoboni. The project culminates with a performance on … [Read more...] about Mdina Archives an ‘Incredible Resource for Malta’ – Monteverdi Project
Malta International Organ Festival moving to a gran finale
Undoubtedly, one of the largest events during this time of the year for lovers of art and classical music is the Malta International Organ Festival. This year, the festival kicked off on November 22 and runs till December 6, offering a total of 15 concerts by world-renowned musicians in the beautiful cathedrals, basilicas and churches that showcase … [Read more...] about Malta International Organ Festival moving to a gran finale
‘Stemming from a crisis of faith’
For years, a personal crisis of faith had caused pianist and composer Alex Vella Gregory to approach religion with "anger, bordering on self-destructive disdain". Today, instead, he creates beautiful sonatas, replete with symbolism, and described as a "catalyst for personal reflection". Now, he will be performing his Sonata No. 5 Litany and No. 6 Visions, at Palazzo … [Read more...] about ‘Stemming from a crisis of faith’