Date/Time
Date(s) - 24 Sep 2019
SensitIV Concert by Goldberg Ensemble
Under the direction of Mro Michael Laus
Date: Tuesday 24 September 2019
Time: 7pm
Venue: Various spaces within Palazzo de La Salle
This event will form part of a series of events for the project Artistic Multi Sensorial Experience – AMUSE, whose pinnacle will take place in September 2019. AMuSE is a Creative Europe project co-funded by the European Commission.
SensitIV, a new composition by Christopher Muscat which will be receiving its first performance on 24 September 2019, was commissioned by the Malta Society of Arts as part of the AMuSE Project and to mark the completion of the restoration of the Palazzo de La Salle Chapel.
The title of this work is a play on the word “senses” and the four (IV) elements of nature (earth, fire, water and air). SensitIV contains a musical representation of the four elements of nature, but the metaphysical essence of the elements is perhaps best represented by the overarching spiritual aura that pervades the entire 35-minute work.
This composition is a multi-sensory work that incorporates an unorthodox combination of performers with live electronics and lighting effects that are an integral part of this work. It makes use of various musical styles and techniques such as plainchant, polytonality and improvisation.
The performance of the work will make use of different areas of the Palazzo de la Salle, giving the audience the opportunity to appreciate the historical setting to the full. The work will be performed by the Goldberg Ensemble, which for this occasion will consist of a 16-strong choir, Nadia Debono and Daniel Cauchi, Principal Viola and Principal Percussion of the MPO respectively, and Joseph Debono, who will be in charge of the electronic effects. Michael Laus, Resident Conductor of the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, will be directing and playing the piano solo part.
AMuSE closing events will kick off on Monday 23 September at 7pm with ‘Peal’, the synchronised church bells ringing performance at Dockyard Creek (Dock No 1), and continue with the interactive concert ‘SensitIV’ by Goldberg Ensemble on Tuesday 24 September at 7pm at Palazzo de La Salle, Valletta. The final exhibition of artworks will be launched on Tuesday 24 September and will remain open until 31 October 2019 at Palazzo de La Salle, Valletta. Entrance is free for all events. More details on www.artsmalta.org/events
