Ġawhar Misjub: Giuseppe Camilleri ( 1903-1976)

The production ‘Ġawhar Misjub – an Operatic Banquet’ includes operatic excerpts by different Maltese composers highlighting Malta’s rich heritage in operatic music. In this article one can learn more about the composer Giuseppe Camilleri ( 1903-1976). 

Giuseppe Camilleri was born in a prominent musical family. He studied under his father’s tutelage, Ferdinando Camilleri (18591942). who founded the Cappella Camilleri, which was mainly the musical provider of two of the Sliema Parishes (Stella Maris and Sacro Cuor). Giuseppe Camilleri was a gifted pianist and a prominent conductor, and he was the band master for the La Vallette band and noticeably he was to be one of the best bandmasters ever.  

At the age of 22 he was appointed to be the Maestro del Coro at the Teatru Rjal, Valletta There, he conducted operas and even met prominent composers such as Zandonai, Respighi and even celebrated singers such as Maria Caniglia. Giuseppe Camilleri’s compositions were also praised by these same composers.  

Camilleri’s composition style is that of a modern Puccini. He wrote a variety of Sacred works, an operetta Shalti Nar and his only opera Monna Bianca which was never performed . 

‘Ġawhar Misjub – An Operatic Banquet’ will premier on the 27th of May 8 pm at St.Agatha Auditorium , Rabat.

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