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In the Roman Catholic liturgy the readings for the first ‘Matins Nocturne’ of the triduum sacrum (Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday) consist of the lamentations of Jeremiah, or portions of the Old Testament prophetic book of the same name. Often the lamentations are sung, which is why, along with the great responsories, they are musically the most important texts of ‘Tenebrae’.

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In the Roman Catholic liturgy the readings for the first ‘Matins Nocturne’ of the triduum sacrum (Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday) consist of the lamentations of Jeremiah, or portions of the Old Testament prophetic book of the same name. Often the lamentations are sung, which is why, along with the great responsories, they are musically the most important texts of ‘Tenebrae’ and were set to polyphonic music by leading composers since the 15th century.


During this concert happening on the occasion of St Cecilia’s Day, The Monteverdi Project will be presenting a performance of lamentations composed by Italo-Maltese composer Girolamo Abos. This evening of music will be the modern premiere of these works by Abos which were sourced within archives from around Italy and beyond.

Artistic Director 

Kenneth Zammit Tabona

Musical Directors

Gillian Zammit

Marco Mencoboni


Conductor 

Marco Mencoboni

Musicians

Christoph Timpe - Violin

Teresa Ceccato - Violin and Viola

Marco Ceccato - Cello

Daniele Rosi - Double Bass

Nicola Lamon - Organ and Cembalo

Singers

Gillian Zammit 

Nadia Vella 

Analise Mifsud 

Raisa Marie Micallef 

Michaela Agius 

Stjanu Debono

Cledia Micallef

Mardy Farrugia

Mariah Costa

Bianca Simone

Francesca Buhagiar

Stanley Portelli

Tom Armitage

Mark Bartolo