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 |
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 […]
7 April |
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 “Se un amor tiranno” from the opera Artaserse by late Maltese Composer Giuseppe Arena (1707-1784). Giuseppe Arena was born in Valletta […]
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 […]
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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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 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
