The album's title "Melita" refers to the ancient name for Malta, mentioned by Diodorus in the 1st century BCE, highlighting its historical significance as a safe harbor.
Historical Context
Malta, historically known as Melítē, has been a significant cultural crossroads in the Mediterranean, influenced by Phoenician, Carthaginian, Roman, Arab, Norman, and Aragonese cultures.
Recording & Production
Four of the works on this album, including Carmelo Pace's Piano Sonata No. 2 and Josie Mallia Pulvirenti's Impressione Sinfonica, are world première recordings.
Performer Biography
Pianist Charlene Farrugia, who performs on this album, made her concerto debut with the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra at age 13, making her their youngest ever soloist.
Recording & Production
This album, "Melita: Maltese Piano Music," was recorded in September 2023 at the Concert Hall, Lisztzentrum, in Raiding, Austria.
Album & Artwork
The album's cover art features a detail from Edward Caruana Dingli's watercolour "A View of the Grand Harbour with Fort St Angelo."
Recording & Production
The piano used for this recording is a Bösendorfer 280 Vienna Concert Grand No. 227.
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