Tunes From Malta

Inspired by the collection of Maltese melodies gathered by Guze Cassar Pullicino and Charles Camilleri in their book "Maltese Oral Poetry & Folk Music," this composition brings together some of these melodies, many of which are almost forgotten while others are quite familiar to the Maltese people. The piece seamlessly transitions from one melody to another, creating a cohesive musical journey.

Among these melodies are "Il-Baqbaqum," "Orqod Orqod," "Il-Gimgha l-Kbira," "Pizzi Pizzi Kanna," the dance "Il-Maltija," and even the Maltese National Anthem. Additionally, it incorporates well-known rhythms used by Maltese composers such as Joseph Vella and Charles Camilleri himself.

"Tunes from Malta" aims to give these melodies new references and allow them to be enjoyed in a modern musical piece with more contemporary sounds.

Tunes From Malta has been recorded by the Filarmonica di Firenze Giacchino Rossini under the direction of Prof. Giampaolo Lazzeri, in the composer's album "Pieces of Malta" in 2025.

Instrumentation:

Piccolo,1st & 2nd Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, 1st Clarinet, 2nd Clarinet, 3rd Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, 1st Alto Saxophone, 2nd Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, 1st Horn in F, 2nd Horn in F, 3rd Horn in F, 1st Trumpet, 2nd Trumpet, 3rd Trumpet, Baritone Horn (Bb Treble Clef), 1st Trombone  (Bass Clef in C),

2nd Trombone (Bass Clef in C), Bass Trombone (Bass Clef in C), Euphonium (Bass Clef in C), Tuba  (Bass Clef in C), Timpani, Drum Kit, Percussion 1 - 2 players, Percussion 2, Congas, & Full Score.

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