Pianists & Composers 1, piano works by Joseph Vella

This new series is dedicated to the promotion of music by Maltese composers. In this recital, pianist Francis Camilleri performs four works by the late Joseph Vella: 6 Preludes, Sonatina, Scherzo and Rapsodja Maltija. The programme also includes Hindemith’s Praeludium and Fuga prima in C from Ludus Tonalis and Beethoven’s Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, widely known as the Moonlight Sonata. In addition to the public recital, a curated interview with the pianist explores several aspects of Vella’s piano writing. This interview has been professionally filmed and made freely available, with the aim of fostering and preserving the legacy of Maltese composers.

Programme

Paul Hindemith Praeludium and Fuga prima in C from Ludus Tonalis (1942) 

Joseph Vella 6 Preludes op. 70 (1994)

Joseph Vella Sonatina op. 30 (1979)

Joseph Vella Scherzo op. 10 (1969)