Castello Lanzun in San Ġwann (opposite Mensija Chapel) is the headquarters of the Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem which can trace its origins in the Holy Lands after the first Crusade of 1099. ‘Trios’ will take place in the central courtyard of the castello on the 11th August 2018, 9pm, featuring a programme of clarinet, violin and piano trios as well as duets and piano solo works.

The programme includes works by Japanese composers Makiko Kinoshita and Shoichi Yabuta, American composers John Adams and Scott McAllister, Maltese composers Charles Camilleri and Ruben Zahra and Greek New Zealander composer John Psathas. ‘Trios’ is organised in collaboration with The Military and Hospitaller Order of St Lazarus of Jerusalem and EUJapanFest.

Programme:

Makiko Kinoshita – Twisting Landscapes – Mov Iii

Charles Camilleri – Dirge 11.09.01

John Psathas – Jettatura

Shoichi Yabuta – Flow iii

Ruben Zahra – Crimson Sunrise

John Adams – China Gates

Scott Mcallister – Funk

Giuseppe Recchia: clarinet

Nadine Galea: violin

Tricia Dawn Williams: piano

Modern Music Days is part of the Valletta 2018 Cultural Programme. Modern Music Days is organised by Teatru Manoel and the Malta Association for Contemporary Music with the support of the Ministry for Finance.