In the Pleasures of Heaven
Soprano Andriana Yordanova will be giving an impressive recital at a lunchtime concert to be held at the Oratory of St. Francis on Friday 15th January 2016 at 12:30pm. She will be accompanied on the piano by Irina Fedcenko.
“In the pleasures of Heaven” is a performance that will feature sacred arias and piano solos by four of Europe’s best composers: Mozart, Mahler, Beethoven and Brahms. The interesting blend of music of these four pilasters of the classical world is going to provide the audience with a stimulating and enjoyable experience at the Oratory of St Francis.
The programme includes Mozart’s arias “Laudate dominum” and “Tu virginum corona” and “Halleluja”from “Esultate Jubilate”. Ms. Yordanova will continue the programme with Mahler’s “In the pleasures of Heaven we’ra joyous” from 4th Simphony, “Um Mitternacht”and “Ich bin der welt abhanden gekommen”. It will also feature Beethoven’s popular piano piece “Moonlight sonata, 1st movement” and Brahms J. Intermezzo op.118, No.2
The lunchtime concerts are aimed at giving a platform to local and foreign artists and, it gives the opportunity for the audience to experience the charming oratory. The oratory has an interesting history as before the main church was enlarged in the beginning of the 20th Century, the large chamber was used as the refectory for the religious community. It was then transformed into an oratory, adorned by magnificent baroque paintings, a magnificent gilded altarpiece and original monks’ benches.
The events are fund raising events for the Franciscan Church, which is undergoing extensive structural restoration. Tickets for the lunchtime concerts, costing 8 euro, can be obtained from the venue itself half an hour before the concert begins. For more details phone 7968 0952 or email: baroccomalta@gmail
Programme
Mozart W.Am – “Laudate dominum”
Mozart W.Am - “Tu virginum corona” and “Halleluja”from “Esultate Jubilate”
Brahms J. – Intermezzo op.118, No.2
Mahler G. – “In the pleasures of Heaven we’ra joyous” from 4th Simphony
Beethoven – Moonlight sonata, 1st movement
Mahler G. - “Um Mitternacht”
Mahler G. -“Ich bin der welt abhanden gekommen”