Programme

M. Szymanowska (1789 – 1831)         Nocturne in Bb Major

L. Farrenc (1804 – 1875)                      Nocturne in Eb Major op. 49

F. Hensel (1805 – 1847)                        Nocturne in G Minor

A. Beach (1867 – 1944)                        Nocturne op. 107

F. Price (1887 – 1953)                           Sonata in E Minor

M. Bonds (1913 – 1972)                        Spiritual Suite                                             

Julia Miller, born in Poland, is a graduate of the Music Academy of Łódź, where she studied piano and chamber music with distinguished professors. A finalist in several international competitions, she began her career performing across Poland with her chamber ensemble. After a period in Dublin, she settled in Malta in 2012, quickly building a dynamic career both as a soloist and a sought-after accompanist. Julia has collaborated with leading ensembles, opera productions, and festivals in Malta and abroad. Since 2019, she has curated her recital series Julia Miller Plays, showcasing expressive Romantic repertoire. A dedicated educator, she teaches piano and chamber music at Malta’s music institutions. Her creative projects include the cross-cultural Valletta–Varsavja–Vjenna and the evocative Mediterranean Letters. Recent highlights include her concerto debut with the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra performing Grieg. Earlier this year, Julia completed her Doctorate in Music at the University of Malta, focusing on late 19th-century female composers.

Victoria International Arts Festival would like to congratulate Julia on the successful completion of her doctoral studies with the University of Malta.