Programme Note 

A choreography to Pergolesi's Stabat Mater commissioned by The Three Palaces Festival. Premiere performance.

Inspired by sacred imagery, including echoes of the Pietà, the piece weaves together the deeply personal and the profoundly universal. Moveo Dance Company brings to life the shifting landscapes of grief, loss, and love through the movement of four performers, each navigating their own path while converging in moments of shared pain and resilience.

Fluid and abstract, the choreography follows the emotional currents of the music, allowing its narrative to unfold through the body. Rather than telling a story, it creates a space where performers and audience alike can experience, reflect, and interpret the depth of emotion within the music.

Biography

Moveo Dance Company

Established in 2008 by Artistic Director Dorian Mallia, Moveo Dance Company has earned acclaim for its innovative contemporary performances both locally and internationally. The company has showcased original productions such as Frida, Carmen, and The Other Door – What’s Wrong on prestigious stages across London, Berlin, Washington DC, Denmark, the Czech Republic, and Romania. In 2018, Moveo was commissioned to contribute to the Black and Whiteproduction at the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmed Cultural Centre in Kuwait.

Moveo Shine, a dedicated branch for children's performances and outreach programs, enriches young audiences through specialized productions in schools and festivals. In 2016, Diane Portelli became Director, and in 2018, she and Dorian Mallia received the Premju Għall-Arti award for Artists of the Year. Recognized for artistic excellence, Moveo has received multiple awards, including the Best Creative Enterprise Award (2020) and Best Production (People’s Choice) at the 2021 STEM Awards. The company is a proud recipient of the ICO fund from Arts Council Malta.

Cast

Artistic Director and Choreographer: Dorian Mallia 

Dancers: Charlotte Carpentiere, Cindelle Bouard, Irene Nocella and Natalia Filowiat 

Music: Pergolesi: Stabat Mater 

Costume and light design: Dorian Mallia