MAVC celebrates the Maltese composer Giuseppe Arena (1707-1784)

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 duet “Tu Vuoi ch’io Vivo o Cara” from the Opera Artaserse by late Maltese composer Giuseppe Arena (1707-1784); both characters are pleading, […]

A Concert of Maltese and Polish Chamber Music

It is with great pride that we present Red and White (Czerwono – Bialy in polish), a concert celebrating the rich and dynamic world of contemporary chamber music from Malta and Poland. This event is a testament to the power of artistic collaboration, bringing together composers from both nations to create a unique musical dialogue […]

“TRAB: The Rest is Dust” featured on Local Newspaper

https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2025-04-13/newspaper-lifestyleculture/TRAB-The-Rest-is-Dust-6736269266

Voice Masterclasses Enrich Opera TRAB – The Rest is Dust at MAVC

As part of the creative development of the upcoming opera TRAB – The Rest is Dust, a series of voice masterclasses were held this week at the Malta School of Music, part of the Mikiel Anton Vassalli College (MAVC). These exclusive sessions were open to vocal students with a passion for performance and were led by […]

WATCH: ID-DEJJEM (The Everlink) – A Play with Music and Dance

This live performance produced by Mikiel Anton Vassalli College took place on the 31st May 2024 at the St. Agatha Auditorium in Rabat, Malta. Synopsis: Aidan, a 10-year-old boy has never met his grandparents because they mysteriously disappeared before he was born. One night Aidan decides to go and look for his grandparents in the […]

DigiTech Methods Third & last Mobility in Turkey

DigiTech Methods is a European funded Erasmus+ project which Mikiel Anton Vassalli College is coordinating. Through this project, 3 training modules were developed by the partners which includes Greece and Turkey. The third and final mobility took place in the School in Turkan Dereli Primary School in Izmit (Turkey) between the 24-28 March 2025. 4 […]

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) […]

‘Turn Creativity into a Career’ – Teach Drama

This is a targeted promotional campaign on the teaching profession with the focus of Visual and Performing Arts Education, as part of MEYR’s human capital planning (New National Education Strategy 2024-30: Wellbeing Educators) Production: Mikiel Anton Vassalli College (MAVC) 2025

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 […]