Pianist & Singer
A week has passed from the closing night of the operetta Patience. A summer of rehearsals culminated in a weekend of performances at the Salesian’s Theatre. This was my first role in an opera; that of Major Murgatroyd. With music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W. S. Gilbert, this production was directed by Tama Matheson. The 9-piece orchestra was under the baton of Mro. Philip Walsh. Performed by TMYO & Guests, Patience was part of the Manoel Theatre’s Toi Toi Season 2017-2018.
It’s been some time since I posted. After Le Nozze di Figaro was over, I started rehearsing for the next musical project, Beethoven’s 9th Symphony. On the 9th May I was part of the Malta EU Presidency Choir, who together with the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir we sang this beautiful symphony with the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra.
In the beginning of July rehearsals for Patience commenced; an opera written by Gilbert & Sullivan. This will be my first opera role as General Murgatroyd! Vocal rehearsals progressed well, while staging rehearsals will commence after a short summer break. Patience performances will be at the Salesian Theatre on the 30th September and 1st October.
I have just attended the first 3 master classes with the renowned Marco Mencoboni, a harpsichord & organ player and conductor specialising in Baroque music, as part of The Monteverdi Project. These monthly master classes will lead to a concert on the 21st December.
Another opera wrapped up last Monday. Le Nozze Di Figaro rehearsals started back in January leading to four nights of performances at the Manoel Theatre. The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Mro. Philip Walsh, played the beautiful pieces by Mozart. Nine soloists sang to the accompanied lyrics by Lorenzo Da Ponte. I was part of a 16-piece chorus, with the roles of a footman and a cook.
A week has passed from the last ever concert of VOICES. 25 years of concerts culminating in a weekend of celebration! 200 choristers from past editions and a band joined this year’s edition for one final curtain call. I’ve joined VOICES in 2008, and this was my 5th consecutive edition that I took part in. What kept me participating throughout these years is the final aim of each concert; that of donating money from ticket sales to those in need.
In the end of June we started rehearsals for the last edition of VOICES, a best of celebrating the 25th anniversary from when the first concert was held back in 1991. We’ve been rehearsing twice weekly, and following this week’s break, we’ll be adding one more rehearsal weekly to that. The band have been rehearsing separately, and we’ll be joining them next week.