Events

Aria ‘She was Once so Demure” from the Opera ‘The Orphan of Geneve’, by Maltese born composer Francesco Schira (1809 -1883)

On the 27th May 2023, Mikiel Anton Vassalli College presented the project Ġawhar Misjub, literally meaning Discovered Gems, which focuses on the operatic music of late Maltese composers. This live performance shows the Aria ‘She was Once so Demure’ from the opera ‘The Orphan of Geneve’ – by late Maltese born composer Francesco Schira (1809 […]

Lights Design Masterclass Inspires Creativity in the Opera TRAB – The Rest is Dust

As part of the preparations for the highly anticipated opera Trab – The Rest is Dust, a specialized Lights Design Masterclass was held last week at the MAVC, Malta School of Art  in Valletta by esteemed lighting designer Mr. Kevin Zerafa. The session was attended by 18 participants eager to deepen their understanding of lighting design and […]

‘TRAB – The Rest is Dust’ Masterclasses hosted at the MAVC Malta School of Art, Valletta

To enrich the educational experience surrounding the April 25th premiere of the MAVC Opera Production ‘TRAB – The Rest is Dust’, the MAVC Malta School of Art in Valletta hosted a series of masterclasses, each focusing on a critical aspect of theatrical production. These sessions aimed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the diverse elements […]

The process of multidisciplinary arts studies for the Opera TRAB – the Rest is Dust,  on TV programme ‘Ghaddi S’hawn’

Mikiel Anton Vassalli College was recently invited to appear on TVM’s program ‘Għaddi S’hawn’, where Mr. Victor Galea, Head of College Network, and Mr. Emanuel Cassar, Drama Educator, provided an exclusive update on the highly anticipated opera TRAB – The Rest is Dust. The Opera ‘TRAB : The Rest is Dust’ is a contemporary Opera in Maltese (with English subtitles) […]

MAVC produced the Aria “Non e ver chi sia contento” from Opera Artasersere by Maltese composer Girolamo Abos (1715-1760)

On the 27th May 2023, Mikiel Anton Vassalli College presented the project Ġawhar Misjub, literally meaning Discovered Gems, which focuses on the operatic music of late Maltese composers. This live performance shows the Aria “Non e ver che sia contento” from the opera Artaserse by late Maltese Composer Girolamo Abos (1715-1760). Girolamo Abos was born […]

Visual Launched for the MAVC Graduation Ceremony 2025: Schools of Art, Music, Drama & Dance

Mikiel Anton Vassalli College (MAVC) and its Schools proudly celebrated the Graduation Ceremony on the 18th of March 2025, marking a significant milestone for students in the arts. A total of 38 students successfully attained MQF Level 5 (60+ ECTS) qualifications in various artistic disciplines, including Music Performance, Visual Art, and Acting, Drama & Theatre Arts. The ceremony was attended […]

38 Prospective Artists successfully reached the Diploma Level in one of the Art Forms

Mikiel Anton Vassalli College (MACV) released and launched a short visual production for the MAVC Graduation Ceremony which took place on the 18th March 2025 for graduates reaching MQF Level 5 (Diploma) in one of the art forms (Music, Acting Drama & Theatre Arts, Sculpture and Painting. This short clip give a quick look at […]

A Masterclass in Costume Design with Stefania Vella

Last week on the 10th of March, the School of Art in Valletta hosted an inspiring Costume Design Masterclass led by renowned designer Stefania Vella. This session was part of Trab: The Rest is Dust, a project by MAVC (Mikiel Anton Vassalli College) that explores artistic expression and storytelling through visual and performing arts, culminating in an […]

“Piero’s Aria” from the Opera Monna Biancha by Maltese Composer Giuseppe Camilleri (1903-1976)

Mikiel Anton Vassalli College presented the project Ġawhar Misjub, literally meaning Discovered Gems on the 27th May 2023 which focuses on the operatic music of late Maltese composers. This live performance shows Baritone Ken Scicluna singing “Piero’s Aria” from the Opera Monna Biancha by the late Maltese Composer Giuseppe Camilleri (1903-1976). Giuseppe Camilleri was born in […]

MAVC on TV Programme Ġimgħa b’Ġimgħa – Discussing TRAB: The Rest is Dust

Alan Fenech, Head of the MAVC Malta School of Drama and Dance, tenor Charles Vincenti, and student Faith Vella Gregory  from the MAVC Malta School of Music, were invited to appear on the TV programme Ġimgħa b’Ġimgħa. During the program, they shared insights into TRAB: The Rest is Dust, an upcoming contemporary opera composed by Reuben Pace with a libretto […]

TRAB – The Rest is Dust

Set to be premiered on Friday 25th April 2025, at St. Agatha’s Auditorium in Rabat, this ground-breaking live production by Mikiel Anton Vassalli College (MAVC) delves into some of the most pressing issues of our time, including environmental fragility, xenophobia, homophobia, and capitalism. This contemporary opera TRAB – the rest is dust, blends the talents […]

Developing learner-centred music theory resources: a case study from the Maltese Islands

This study by Dr Moira Azzopardi Barbieri, teacher at the Mikiel Anton Vassalli College, Malta School of Music; explores the co-development of music theory resources for Grades 7 and 8 (MQF Level 4) using a case study methodology. She published this paper in the Music Education Research which publishes research on all areas of music […]