As part of Opera TRAB: The Rest is Dust production, the Mikiel Anton Vassalli College, Malta School of Drama and Dance (MSDD) recently hosted the 5th Masterclass in Theatrical Makeup and Wigs, a hands-on session led by experienced makeup artist Karen Schembri Grima. With 19 children and 6 adults in attendance, the session provided valuable training in professional stage makeup […]
2 April |
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 […]
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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) […]
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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 […]
1 April |
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 […]
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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 […]
20 March |
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 […]
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 […]
13 March |
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 […]
10 March |
Step into the world of TRAB : The Rest is Dust, a groundbreaking contemporary opera that dares to confront the most urgent issues of our time. Themes that matter: Environment – A powerful reflection on the fragility of our planet.Xenophobia – A thought-provoking exploration of borders, belonging, and humanity.Capitalism – A bold critique of power, greed, and inequality. This […]
5 February |
Mikiel Anton Vassalli College (MAVC) is pleased to announce the opening dates of student registrations for the Scholastic Year 2025-2026 across its schools: Malta School of Music, Malta School of Art, Malta School of Drama and Dance, and the Gozo VPA School. Registration Dates: Renewals (Current Students):Students already enrolled at any MAVC school will be […]
17 January |
As part of the New National Education Strategy 2024-2030, the Mikiel Anton Vassalli College (MAVC) within the Ministry for Education, Youth, and Research (MEYR) has unveiled a targeted promotional campaign aimed at encouraging individuals to pursue teaching careers in Visual and Performing Arts Education. This initiative aligns with the overarching theme of the strategy: “Wellbeing […]
13 January |