'often with adventurous forays in colour,
texture and use of arrestingly-efficient
harmonic devices'
- Times of Malta
Events
New Recording by the Argotti Ensemble
Vella Gregory’s work Sonata Sopra Agnus Dei for Horn Quartet, has been recorded by the Argotti Ensemble and released on the album Fantasia. This work was commissioned by the Argotti Ensemble specifically for this project. The work was inspired by Francesco Zahra’s painting of ‘Our Lady of the Holy Rosary’ found in the Parish Church of the […]
Vella Gregory’s Song Cycle ‘Tluq’ now available on Navona Records
Vella Gregory’s song cycle ‘Tluq | Departure’ is now available on Navona Records. The song cycle sets three poems by contemporary Maltese poet John Aquilina The work, originally for mezzo and piano, has been arranged for soprano, cello, and harp. It is part of a new album by the name of Cantilena recorded by soprano Gillian […]
Contemporary Colours – Vella Gregory’s ‘Riħ | Wind’ featured in new MPO anthology
The premiere recording of Riħ | Wind (an orchestral suite taken from Sinfonija Beltija | A Valletta Symphony) is featured on Contemporary Colours – the latest recording by the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Sergey Smabtyan. The recording is an anthology of works by contemporary Maltese composers and is available on Navona Records. Riħ / Wind is taken from Sinfonija […]