After the successful concert of the University of Malta Wind Ensemble at the Conservatorio di Musica Antonio Scontrino in Trapani last April, the University of Malta has the pleasure to host the Atelier du Piano & Percussions (two pianos for eight hands and percussion ensemble) for a concert at the Aula Magna, University of Malta Valletta Campus on Saturday 5 December at 19:30. The concert, which will be directed by Mro Franco Fodera', will include the participation of students from the University of Malta Wind Ensemble. Everyone is invited.
This project knows its beginning at the Conservatory of Music 'A. Scontrino' in Trapani, with the collaboration of the Chamber Music Class for piano duets of Franco Foderà, and the one of Percussion Instruments of Andrea Muratore. After its debut in the Conservatory, this project received many good reviews. It was successfully hosted during several concert seasons.
In December 2014, the Ensemble received a very positive review for a concert hosted by the prestigious Teatro Massimo in Palermo. On this occasion, the Ensemble performed for the Association 'Amici della Musica' in Alcamo, for the International Club 'Inner Wheel' in Trapani, for the Kiwanis Club in Castellammare del Golfo, for the Association 'Amici della Musica' in Mazara del Vallo and for Comune di Erice. The Ensemble will continue performing in Italy and abroad.
In December 2014, the Ensemble received a very positive review for a concert hosted by the prestigious Teatro Massimo in Palermo. On this occasion, the Ensemble performed for the Association 'Amici della Musica' in Alcamo, for the International Club 'Inner Wheel' in Trapani, for the Kiwanis Club in Castellammare del Golfo, for the Association 'Amici della Musica' in Mazara del Vallo and for Comune di Erice. The Ensemble will continue performing in Italy and abroad.
Programme
G. Holst The Planets op. 32 - “Mars” (for 2 pianos and percussion)
Ippolito Parrinello & Vito Parisi
C. Saint-Saens Danse macabre (for 2 pianos 8 hands and percussion)
Giovanna Mirrione, Ippolito Parrinello, Veronica Mello, Vito Parisi
A. Piazzolla Escualo (for 4 hands piano and percussion)
Giovanna Mirrione & Veronica Mello
L. Bernstein West Side Story (Symphonic suite for 2 pianos and percussion)
Ippolito Parrinello & Vito Parisi
G. Faurè Pavane, op.50
Giovanna Mirrione & Veronica Mello - piano duet
Chiara Messina, soprano
Z. Confrey Dizzy fingers (for 2 pianos 8 hands and percussion)
Giovanna Mirrione, Veronica Mello, Ippolito Parrinello, Vito Parisi
G. Gershwin Cuban Overture (for 2 pianos 8 hands and percussion)
Giovanna Mirrione, Veronica Mello, Ippolito Parrinello, Vito Parisi
Percussionists: Luca Valenza, Giuseppe D'Antone, Cristian Cavaliere, Vito Vultaggio, Mauro Marino
Maltese Percussionists: Kristian Schembri, Wayne Bartolo, Jean Pierre Cassar
Entrance Free