Requiem for the Living

Name: Requiem for the Living
Location: Għammar Hill

by SCHOLA CANTORUM JUBILATE

Where

Għammar Hill View map

Dan Forrest's Requiem for the Living will be performed by Schola Cantorum Jubilate and its special guests - KorMalta, the national choir and the Orchestra Sacro Monte from Varese, Italy. The concert, part of SCJ celebrations for the 25th anniversary, will be held in a magnificent venue - within the Amphitheatre atop of T'Ghammar Hill in Gharb and will be uner the direction of Marouska Attard.

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Saturday, 05 July 2025 at 20:30 to 21:45

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Description

During this year marking the 25th anniversary of Schola Cantorum Jubilate, a series of special choral events is being held. These go beyond mere musical performances—they are a tribute to the choir’s pursuit of artistic excellence, designed to challenge and inspire its choristers while providing audiences with memorable and enriching experiences.

A highlight of the celebrations will be the Anniversary Concert on Saturday, 5th July at 8.30pm, featuring Requiem for the Living by Dan Forrest. This five-movement choral work includes texts from Ecclesiastes and the Book of Job. Described by the composer as a prayer for both the living and the departed, the piece was composed over 16 months between early 2012 and mid-2013. Forrest notes the difficulty and depth involved in setting ancient scriptures within a modern musical context.

For SCJ, Requiem for the Living represents a 25-year journey—one that has not always been smooth sailing, but like a life cycle, it reflects a metamorphosis marked by challenges, growth and milestones. These have shaped not only the choristers’ personal development but also their social and cultural evolution.

For this concert Schola Cantorum Jubilate will be joined by its special guest: KorMalta, the National Choir and the Orchestra Sacro Monte from Varese, Italy. The entire ensemble will perform under the direction of Marouska Attard, the choir’s founding director.

The setting for this performance is as remarkable as the music itself. It will take place at the Amphitheatre on T’Għammar Hill, opposite the Ta’ Pinu Sanctuary—a hidden gem that promises to leave a lasting impression. From this vantage point, audiences will enjoy sweeping views of Gozo’s rolling hills, village domes and the vibrant Mediterranean Sea. One of the evening’s highlights will be the sunset; a daily spectacle that offers a tranquil prelude to the concert and a natural beauty no artwork can fully capture. The arena itself reinforces the concept of the life cycle or more precisely, the chronos, the passage of time that governs the past, present and future.

Admission is free. Optional transport will be available between Ta’ Pinu and the Amphitheatre and such booking is available on ShowsHappening. Patrons are kindly asked to dress in colourful summer attire to complement with the joyful spirit of the occasion and the scenic beauty of the setting. For more information, contact the organisers at info@scjchoir.com or 79450950

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