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This delightful concert features promising soprano Cledia Micallef accompanied by brilliant pianist Elaine Mercieca.The intriguing programme begins with Four Songs Op.14 by Roger Quilter, a delightful set that captures a range of moods and scenes: Autumn Evening – a gentle introspective piece, April – a light and lyrical song that captures the freshness of spring. These will be followed by A Last Year’s Rose which is a poignant reflection on the passage of time and fading beauty, and Song of the Blackbird – an evocative and melodious piece that celebrates the blackbird’s enchanting song. Elaine will perform two solo pieces, Deep River Op.59 No.9 by S. Coleridge-Taylor and Chopin’s “Prelude Op.28 No.15.
The concert will continue with four songs from Francis Poulenc’s “Air Chantés” FP 46, namely Air Romantique, Air Champêtre, a light and pastoral song. These will be followed by Air Grave which is a more sombre and reflective piece and Air Vif, an energetic and lively song that concludes this set with flair.
To conclude this delightful programme Cledia will perform two Maltese songs by local composer Alex Vella Gregory, Il-Ħadd Filghaxija, an evocative piece that reflects the calm and nostalgia of a Sunday evening and “L-Ghorfa”, a heartfelt and melodic song that captures the essence of Maltese culture and emotion.
Organised by the Barocco Foundation, these popular lunchtime concerts bring recognition to established and emerging talent and offer a variety of repertoires. Do join us and enjoy the special acoustics of the church under its magnificent Alessio Erardi painted ceiling.
Reservations at €10 per person either by booking on [email protected] or directly at the entrance of the church.
A viewing of the 10 minute documentary ‘Grand Master de Valette and his first church of Valletta’ in our underground cinema is free of charge to all patrons.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Our Lady of Victory Church 1566, Our Lady of Victories Church, Triq Nofs in-Nhar, Valletta, VLT, Malta,Valletta, Malta
