Visual Exhibition at the Malta School of Art: SoA Students Bring College Production Opera “TRAB” to Life with Striking Visuals

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 […]

National day for Mourning – “Trab: The Rest Is Dust” scheduled for Saturday 26th April 2025 has been CANCELLED

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 […]

Red & White Concert Bridges Maltese and Polish Contemporary Music

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: A Maltese Voice on the European Operatic Stage”

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 […]

“Echoes of an Unheard Opera: The Legacy of Giuseppe Camilleri”

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 […]

MAVC Organising Masterclasses in Stage Management and Set Design

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 […]

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, […]

“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 […]

“Se un amor tiranno” Aria from the opera Artaserse by Maltese composer Giuseppe Arena (1707-1784) produced by MAV College

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 […]

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 […]