Where
Tarxien Parish Church View map
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’.
Minimum Age
All ages
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Description
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