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Anthony Bonnici
Anthony Bonnici studied architecture at Kingston University,
UK from 2008 to 2011 (RIBA Bronze Medal nominee) and at the Accademia di
Mendrisio, Switzerland from 2013 to 2015. Bonnici worked in the office of Valerio Olgiati from 2015 to 2021. He was responsible for international projects and led the realisation of the CELINE Flagship Store in Miami, a winery in red concrete in Tuscany, a house in Alentejo, Portugal and the Pearling Site Entrance and Museum in Bahrain.
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Bettina Zammit
Bettina Zammit is a soprano under the tuition of Denise Mulholland. At present, she is a member of The Opera Nova Project, guided by soprano Gillian Zammit and Denise Mulholland, and The Abos Project and Consort, guided by soprano Gillian Zammit.
Brett Nicholas Brown
Brett Nicholas Brown is a director, actor, librettist, and the Artistic Director of Expressions of Interest. He began his career as a child soloist with Opera Australia and later trained as an actor at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London.
Caterina Iora
Caterina Iora graduated in Opera Singing from the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory in Milan under the guidance of Margaret Hayward. She later earned her degree with top honors under the mentorship of Luciano Pavarotti, and further refined her technique with Luciana Serra and Dante Mazzola in classical and romantic repertoire, as well as with Roberta Invernizzi in early music.
Catrina Iora
Caterina Iora graduated in Opera Singing from the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory in Milan under the guidance of Margaret Hayward. She later earned her degree with top honours under the mentorship of Luciano Pavarotti, and further refined her technique with Luciana Serra and Dante Mazzola in classical and romantic repertoire, as well as with Roberta Invernizzi in early music.
Christoph Willibald Gluck
Christoph Willibald Gluck was a groundbreaking composer who reshaped the world of opera in the 18th century. Best known for his bold reforms that prioritised dramatic clarity and emotional depth, Gluck’s music bridged the Baroque and Classical eras, influencing composers like Mozart and paving the way for modern opera.
Cledia Micallef
Maltese Soprano, Cledia Micallef, is a young artist. She is a Bachelor of Music (Honours) graduate from the University of Malta, where she conducted research on song cycles by Maltese composers, further enriching her understanding of local repertoire. Cledia is currently refining her artistry at the prestigious Opera Nova Project and receiving vocal tutelage and mentorship from Ms Gillian Zammit.
Francesca Aquilina
Francesca Aquilina is an accomplished Maltese soprano celebrated for her expressive musicality and versatility across a wide operatic repertoire. She recently represented Malta at the High Commission in Berlin and has been a dedicated member of the prestigious Opera Nova Project since September 2024. This coming September, she will sing the role of Pamina in Opera Nova’s production of The Magic Flute, followed by a performance as Atalanta in Gluck’s La Corona at the Three Palaces Festival in November.
Gabrielle Portelli
Gabrielle is a 24-year-old Soprano from the island of Malta. Aged 16, Gabrielle started studying classical voice at the Malta School of Music under the tutelage of Soprano Miriam Cauchi. She is currently pursuing a voice performance Diploma at the Malta School of Music. Gabrielle also possesses a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Studies and Psychology.
Giacomo Biagi
Giacomo Biagi is a conductor, composer, and cellist. He made his operatic debut in the 2022 season of the Teatro Municipale di Piacenza, conducting Il Conte di Kevenhüller by Riccardo Dapelo. In the same year, he began a close collaboration with Giulio Prandi as assistant conductor, contributing to the production of operas and concerts for prestigious institutions such as the Opéra de Saint-Étienne, Teatro alla Scala in Milan, the Valletta Early Opera Festival, and the Fondazione Pergolesi-Spontini in Jesi.
Gillian Zammit
Gillian Zammit began her vocal training with Antoinette Miggiani and Paul Asciak and went on to study in Italy with Carlo Bergonzi and Victoria de los Angeles.
