During the past years, we have seen a very sharp increase in prices for musicians to play with a wind band. Being a march, procession, concert or whatever is needed. I have also noticed that the price has risen considerably for the inexperienced and newcomers, leading to those with more experience and more ability in... Continue Reading →
I am happy to share the results of the latest Wind Band Festive Marches Competition organized by Soċjetà Filarmonika Marija Mtellgħa s-Sema L-Imġarr A.D. 2011 in which my composition (Mgiarro) placed second . This was my first competition ever in my career as a composer and I am satisfied with the result. I would also... Continue Reading →
I am thrilled to announce that the project proposed for Kwarta Tajba - Festival ta' Mużika Innovattivi, was accepted alongside five other projects. This is the first edition of such a festival. This will be my first ever project to be submitted and accepted as a composer. More information on the festival and it's competition... Continue Reading →
Should we change? Now that the non-existing feast season ended, what can we, as feast enthusiasts, organizers, performers, take from all of this? I attended one of the feasts that was actually done almost in full in July, and noted certain things, certain patterns which I would like to share: Most importantly, feasts are still... Continue Reading →
It has been quite a while since I last posted something here, but many things have changed, and couldn't find the time to write something, but today I can't stop thinking of this new reality. A reality which is being unfair and almost stupid. I fully agree that precaution is better than cure, and we... Continue Reading →
In exactly a month's time from now, we will scattered all around Malta in a hectic day for religion, culture, traditions, music, which brings with it Good Friday.One of the most popular, religious, outdoor events in the world is the Semana Santa in Spain, especially in Seville. The processions, the sounds of weeping music and... Continue Reading →
Its always great to play in a musical, here is another one for the books. more info: http://www.masquerademalta.com/productions/matilda
Another two different shows in two different theaters on eight days. The popular local show Folla Nies will be having two different shows from the 1st to the 3rd of May at Teatru Manoel called MINESTRA U GĦAĠIN, FAŻOLA U SARDIN, while between the 14th and 18th of July, at the open theatre of Pjazza... Continue Reading →
It has been a while now since I last had the time to write something here. After the feast season ends we go directly to having many rehearsals and many concerts. It is really a great initiative to have performances in a less chaotic environment where the most important aspect of the night would be... Continue Reading →
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