Pianists & Composers 2, piano works by Alexander Vella Gregory

This new concert series is dedicated to promoting the music of Maltese composers. In this recital, pianist Gisèle Grima performs Knejjes I by Alex Vella Gregory - a cycle of six pieces, each inspired by a different church in Valletta. Every church is portrayed not merely as a sacred architectural space, but as a convergence of stories that transcend place and time. Continuing with the theme of churches and bells, the programme also features Debussy’s La Cathédrale Engloutie, Ravel’s La Vallée des Cloches, and Liszt’s Les Cloches de Genève together with Consolations Nos. 1 and 3. Alongside the public recital, a specially curated interview with Vella Gregory delves into various aspects of his piano cycle Knejjes I. Professionally filmed and freely accessible, the interview aims to celebrate and preserve the legacy of Maltese composers.

Programme

Maurice Ravel  La Vallée des Cloches (1905)

Claude Debussy  La Cathédrale Engloutie (1908)

Alex Vella Gregory  Knejjes I (202…