18th Malta Spring Festival | Music from the Mediterranean

School of Music Percussion Ensemble & Ensemble Télémaque The Mediterranean region boasts a deeply entrenched musical heritage that thrives regardless of the diverse cultural and linguistic landscapes along its shores. This enduring tradition transcends time, leaving an indelible mark on the essence of individuals hailing from these locales. Here we shall be listening to the music of three contemporary mediterranean composers from Corsica, Sardinia and Malta followed by Luciano Berio’s acclaimed Folk Songs. Programme: Jérôme Casalonga | Nuraghe for launeddas & ensemble Karl Fiorini | Fighting for Hope for mandolin et ensemble Maria Vincenza Cabizza | 8 : Il ballo delle occiate for Launeddas, mandolin & ensemble Luciano Berio | Folk Songs (1964) for Soprano and ensemble Artists Vincent Beer-Demander, mandolin Michele Deiana, launeddas Brigitte Peyré, soprano Raoul Lay, conductor