Melodic Journey

 Barocco Foundation, in collaboration with Din l-Art Ħelwa, is proud to present an exquisite lunchtime concert featuring renowned soprano Dame Marita Bezzina, accompanied by accomplished pianist Ramona Zammit Formosa. This recital will take place on Tuesday, 18 February 2025, at 12:30 pm at the historic Our Lady of Victory Church in Valletta.

The recital features an eclectic selection of classical profane and sacred arias. The first aria, Non ti scordar di me by De Curtis, is a beautifully evocative Neapolitan song, known for its deep emotional longing and plaintive melody. Following this, Tu che m’hai preso il Cuor by Lehar offers a contrast, with its light, charming character drawn from the operetta The Merry Widow.

Between the vocal pieces, the programme includes piano interludes, providing a reflective pause that enhances the emotional transitions between arias. The first of these is followed by Henry Purcell’s Dido’s Lament from Dido and Aeneas.

The programme then shifts to Mozart’s Voi che sapete from The Marriage of Figaro, an aria sung by the character Cherubino, filled with youthful confusion and vulnerability as he expresses his feelings about love.  Georges Bizet’s Agnus Dei is a deeply expressive choral piece. This leads seamlessly into Holy City by S. Adams, which offers a sense of spiritual awe and hope.

The sacred theme continues with Pietà Signore by Alessandro Stradella, a Baroque aria, followed by a final piano interlude which offers a moment of quiet reflection. The programme concludes with Ave Maria by G. Gomez, a moving and graceful rendition of this beloved prayer.

Melodic Journey: will be held at Our Lady of Victory church, Valletta on Tuesday 18 February 2025 at 12:30pm. Entrance to the concert is at a suggested donation of €10.  One can obtain the tickets prior to the concert from the venue itself or by email: baroccobookings@gmail.com/baroccomalta@gmail.com or phone 79680952.