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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/76458| Title: | Joseph Vella : a life for music |
| Authors: | Borg, Joseph Frendo, Maria |
| Keywords: | Vella, Joseph, 1942- Music -- Malta -- History and criticism Composers -- Malta -- Biography Instrumental music -- History and criticism |
| Issue Date: | 2018 |
| Publisher: | Fondazzjoni Belt Victoria |
| Citation: | Borg, J., & Frendo, M. (eds.) (2018). Joseph Vella : a life for music. Malta: Fondazzjoni Belt Victoria. |
| Abstract: | 1/ Foreword Joseph Farrugia – Founder and Curator 2. Joseph Vella : Biography - George J. Frendo 3. Joseph Vella : a tribute - Joseph Vella Bondin 4. Joseph Vella : music archive - Maria Frendo 5. Joseph Vella : works by genre 6. Joseph Vella : discography |
| Description: | This publication is a tribute to one of Gozo’s foremost illustrious citizens – Joseph Vella. It coincides with the wonderful donation of his music manuscripts, documentation, juvenilia, mementoes, and more that Vella made to Il-Ħaġar Museum. The Joseph Vella Archive is an eloquent testimony to the life and work of this inspired and inspiring polymath. This book gives a comprehensive account of Vella’s career as a composer and conductor. However, it also deals with lesser-known aspects of his life and interests. Among these one finds information about his pioneering work and research of old Maltese music; in this regard he is often referred to as ‘the Father of the Maltese Revival Movement’. Other facets of his career include his work as Inspector of Music within the Education Department; the founder-member of the team that set up the Johann Strauss School of Music in Malta; the first academic who introduced music at tertiary level at St Michael’s College; his interest in sport in his younger days; and his brief foray in the realm of pop music. A man for all seasons, indeed and in deed. |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/76458 |
| Appears in Collections: | Scholarly Works - FacArtEng |
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| Il-Hagar GEMS 1 Joseph Vella.pdf Restricted Access | 3.01 MB | Adobe PDF | View/Open Request a copy |
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