Programme

F. Schubert (1797 – 1828)                    Sonata in A Major D. 664

                                                             Allegro moderato; Andante; Allegro

J. Vella (1942 – 2018)                            Sonatina op. 30

                                                             Allegro moderato; Andante, quasi recitativo; Allegretto

L. van Beethoven (1770 – 1827)          Sonata no. 14 in C# Minor op. 27 no. 2 (Quasi una fantasia)

                                                             Adagio sostenuto; Allegretto; Presto agitato

Francis Camilleri formally commenced his pianoforte studies with Lucia Micallef and continued his tuition with Karen Briscoe. He also took regular lessons with Prof. Vanessa Latarche at the Royal College of Music, London. Francis graduated with honours from the University of Malta in pianoforte performance under the tuition of Michael Laus, and has participated in master classes led by John Lill, Mikhail Pethukov, and Young-Choon Park, amongst others. He has performed in the most important venues in Malta and in prestigious festivals including the Victoria International Arts Festival, Valletta Baroque Festival, Three Palaces Festival, amongst others. Francis was coached in harmony and counterpoint by Joseph Vella, Malta’s leading composer. Francis is a member of the Laudate Pueri Choir and the Victoria International Arts Festival.