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Commemorative Events for February 2019
Maestro Joseph Vella passed away on the 25th February 2018. His family is pleased to collaborate with the Ministry for Gozo, Fondazzjoni Paulus and the Socjeta' San Pawl Banda Konti Ruggieru in the organisation of these commemorative events in his honour. Updates will follow in the coming... Read More
Another Vella Work Performed by MPO
Following the successful "Valletta 2018 International Tour" (November-December 2018), the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) will continue their legacy with Maestro Joseph Vella by performing his Concerto for Piccolo, Strings and Timpani (Opus 114).
This 21 minute long work was written in... Read More
International Critical Acclaim of Vella’s “Rebbieħa”
The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) has just concluded with flying colours its Valletta 2018 International Tour. As part of the November/December 2018 tour, MPO opted to play Maestro Joseph Vella`s “Rebbieħa” in different venues across the US and Russia. These included the prestigious... Read More
‘Rebbieħa’ featured in MPO’s Seven Concerts in the USA, Russia and Malta
Maestro Joseph Vella had a steady, fruitful collaboration with the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) over the years. In 2012, for instance, he was appointed MPO`s first Composer in Residence.
As part of their Valletta 2018 International Tour, MPO will continue the legacy by playing Mro.... Read More
From Europe With Love
Joseph Vella`s “3 Danze Antiche con Preludio” (Opus 98)", composed in 1999 for a string quartet, will be featured in the Galway Music Residency’s ambitious project entitled “From Europe with Love”. The performance by the ConTempo Quartet will take place on Tuesday 6th November 2018... Read More
Lucca Hosts Vella’s Music
Works by contemporary composers form the backbone of this year`s "Cluster Music Festival", an established cultural festival held in the Italian city of Lucca, in Tuscany. The festival's 2018 edition runs from September 29th to November 17th.
A commemorative concert dedicated among others to... Read More
VIAF`s Closing Orchestral Concert
After an uninterrupted run of 35 concerts and cultural events, the 21st edition of the Victoria International Arts Festival (VIAF) came to a close on Monday, July 9, 2018 with a concert at St George’s Basilica by the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra.
Maltese violinist Carmine Lauri, leader of... Read More
Father`s Day Concert in the USA
Maestro Joseph Vella`s "Passacaglietta" for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 9, is being perfromed in a Father`s Day Concert to be held at Rittenhouse Soundworks in Phildelphia, USA, on the 17th June 2018.
Critically acclaimed clarinetist Christopher Nichols, who has presented recitals and master... Read More
VIAF Kicks Off!
The Victoria International Arts Festival (VIAF) kicked off on the 6th June 2018, with an emotional inaugural choral and orchestral concert featuring the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra directed by Philip Walsh. Soprano Miriam Cauchi and the Laudate Pueri Choir were among the participants in an... Read More
The University of Delaware Honours Joseph Vella by Launching an Award in his Name
Professor Joseph Vella`s music reached all continents across the world. Over the years, he collaborated closely with established professors, composers, performers and a variety of institutions. A case in point was Dr. Jennifer M. Barker, Professor of Music Theory and Composition at the... Read More