World Voice Day is celebrated every year on April 16th. This year, the Johann Strauss School of Music organized an afternoon to celebrate this day. I had the pleasure of attending a master-class with Dr. Hans-Jürgen Nagel where I performed ‘Papageno’s Aria’ from Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute’. This was followed by a mini-concert, in which I sang ‘Funiculì, Funiculà’ to a very warm audience! Continue reading “World Voice Day 2015”
L’Elisir D’Amore
Yesterday, the curtain fell for the last time for Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’Amore opera held at the Manoel Theatre for the past 4 days. It has been a 4 month journey … starting off with singing rehearsals in November, followed by staging ones in January, then 2 weeks on stage with the principals, and the final production week! Continue reading “L’Elisir D’Amore”
L’Elisir D’Amore – Rehearsals
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”