The Head of Mikiel Anton Vassalli College, Victor Galea, presented the premiere of the opera TRAB – The Rest is Dust, composed by Reuben Pace with a libretto by George Peresso. The performance took place on 25 April 2025 at St. Agatha Auditorium. TRAB – The Rest is Dust forms the third and final opera in the first-ever Maltese Opera Cycle, […]
TRAB – The Rest is Dust is an opera produced by Mikiel Anton Vassalli College (MAVC) and premiered in April 2025 in Malta. It is part of a trilogy and addresses contemporary themes (environmental destruction, corporate greed, human identity).
6 November |
The School of Art recently concluded a series of work that saw its talented students collaborate with their dedicated art educators to create the captivating visuals for the MAVC College Production Opera titled “Trab.” This year’s production was particularly significant as it presented an opera in Maltese, penned by George Peresso with a musical score […]
8 May |
We regret to inform that the performance of “Trab: The Rest Is Dust” scheduled for Saturday, 26 April 2025 has been cancelled. This decision comes in observance of the national day of mourning following the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. All tickets for the 26 April performance have automatically been voided and will not be valid for admission. We […]
https://timesofmalta.com/article/concert-bridges-maltese-polish-contemporary-music.1108617 , MALTA – On April 16, the Mikiel Anton Vassalli College (MAVC) hosted Red & White (Czerwono–Biały) at St. Joseph Retreat in Rabat , a vibrant evening of contemporary classical music featuring Polish performers from the Maxime Orchestra and new works by Maltese and Polish composers. Conducted by Andrzej Mandryka the works included debut performances by Maltese […]
Francesco Schira (1809–1883) was a Maltese-born composer, conductor, and vocal coach who made his mark on the international stage. Born in Valletta into a musical family, he was the youngest of four brothers and enrolled at the Milan Conservatory at the age of nine. Schira went on to teach voice at the Royal Academy of Music […]
16 April |
On the 27th of May 2023, Mikiel Anton Vassalli College (MAVC) launched the project Ġawhar Misjub — which translates to Discovered Gems — a celebration of operatic works by late Maltese composers. Among the featured figures is Giuseppe Camilleri (1903–1976), born into a highly musical family. He studied under his father, Ferdinando Camilleri (1859–1942), founder of Cappella Camilleri, the principal musical ensemble serving […]
15 April |
As part of the ongoing preparations for the highly anticipated opera TRAB – The Rest is Dust, the Mikiel Anton Vassalli College (MAVC) has launched a dynamic series of masterclasses designed to give students valuable, hands-on experience in professional theatrical practice. Led by renowned industry professionals who are actively contributing to the production, these sessions offer students […]
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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 duet “Tu Vuoi ch’io Vivo o Cara” from the Opera Artaserse by late Maltese composer Giuseppe Arena (1707-1784); both characters are pleading, […]
https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2025-04-13/newspaper-lifestyleculture/TRAB-The-Rest-is-Dust-6736269266
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 […]
11 April |
The Mikiel Anton Vassalli College is the national network of specialised schools for Visual and Performing Arts Education in Malta and Gozo.
Malta Office of the College Principal
32, Joseph Abela Scholaro Street,
Hamrun HMR 1304, Malta
Gozo Office of the College Principal,
Mikiel Anton Vassalli College, Industrial Zone,
Jean De La Valette Street,
Xewkija, XWK 3000, Gozo
+356 2598 3710
mavassalli.college@ilearn.edu.mt
