L’Elisir d’Amore (The Elixir of Love) is a comic opera by composer Gaetano Donizetti, with an Italian libretto by Felice Romani. It is directed by Denise Mulholland, with costume design by Isabel Warrington, and set design in the hands of Pierre Portelli. We have started rehearsals back in November of last year, in preparation for our performance at the prestigious Manoel Theatre, kicking off in a month’s time. Continue reading “L’Elisir D’Amore – Rehearsals”
The Year 2014
I must say that this year has been quite a musical ride! It started off with Fiddler on the Roof, a musical held last February at the prestigious Manoel Theatre produced by F.M. Theatre Productions. A month later, together with Animae Gospel Choir, I performed in the Maltese rock opera Ġensna. Continue reading “The Year 2014”
VOICES: Heart & Soul – The Concerts
Three-and-a-half months have passed since we started with rehearsals … a journey leading to two weeks of concerts; 10 in all! A positive journey indeed were one gets to meet people from all walks of life, new friendships are born, and a main goal is reached … that of collecting money for a good cause! Continue reading “VOICES: Heart & Soul – The Concerts”
VOICES: Heart & Soul – Rehearsals
It’s the year of VOICES, a biennial concert in aid of charity. It all started back in 1991, with just 77 choristers and 6 musicians. Nowadays, the choir is made up of more than 200 singers, split in 6 voice parts. This is going to be my 4th consecutive participation in this choir. Continue reading “VOICES: Heart & Soul – Rehearsals”
Johann Strauss School of Music Prize Day
At the beginning of this week, I had the opportunity to perform ‘Stars’ from the musical Les Misérables at the magnificent Manoel Theatre. This was part of the Johann Strauss School of Music prize giving ceremony, where I was awarded a distinction with the highest mark in classical voice! Continue reading “Johann Strauss School of Music Prize Day”