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Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta, Malta View map

The MPO brass section is the main protagonist of this uplifting chamber concert. The five Renaissance Dances by Tylman Susato display the delicacy and vibrancy of these instruments. Brilliance and technique shine in Pezzo per Quintetto d’Ottoni by renowned Joseph Vella. And ending with Fauré’s graceful Pavane and Suite from Carmen, featuring some of the best-loved tunes from Bizet’s iconic opera.

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Description

Malta Philharmonic Orchestra 
 
Programme 
Tylman Susato (arr. by John Iveson) Renaissance Dances for Brass Quintet  
I. La Mourisque 
II. Bransle Quatre Bransles 
III. Ronde 
IV,. Ronde - Mon Amy 
V. Basse Danse Bergeret 
 
Joseph Vella Pezzo per Quintetto d’Ottoni  
 
Gabriel Fauré (arr. by Stephen Roberts) Pavane, Op. 50 
 
Georges Bizet (arr. by Peter Franks) Suite from Carmen  
I. Prelude to Act1  
II. La Grande montane  
III. Habañera  
IV. Intermezzo – Aragonaise  
V. Seguedille 
VI. Intermezzo -Les Dragons d’Alcala  
VII. Chanson du Toreador  
VIII. Opening to Act 4  
X. Danse Bohéme 

The MPO brass section is the main protagonist of this uplifting chamber concert. Arranged for quintet by John Iveson, the five Renaissance Dances by Tylman Susato display the delicacy and vibrancy of these instruments. Brilliance and technique shine in Pezzo per Quintetto d’Ottoni by renowned Maltese composer Joseph Vella.  

The programme comes to a close with Fauré’s graceful Pavane arranged by Stephen Roberts, and Peter Franks’ arrangement Suite from Carmen, featuring some of the best-loved tunes from Bizet’s iconic opera.