Sacred Vocal Music Recital
2026-02-16 19:30 - 21:00 (Europe/Malta) | St. George’s Basilica, St George's Square, Il-Belt Victoria, Gozo, Malta
Il-Ħaġar Museum is pleased to announce the programme of events marking the 13th anniversary of its inauguration, and celebrating the life and legacy of the Maltese Islands’ foremost contemporary composer Joseph Vella on the 8th anniversary of his demise.
The celebratory programme opens with a Sacred Vocal Music Recital performed by The Byron Consort of Harrow School (United Kingdom). Renowned for its refined choral tradition, the ensemble will present a carefully curated selection of sacred works. This concert sets a reverent and uplifting tone, highlighting sacred vocal music as a timeless expression of faith, artistry, and devotion.
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Piano Recital
2026-02-19 20:00 - 21:30 | Aula Mgr. G. Farrugia, Triq Ninu Cremona, Il-Belt Victoria, Gozo
Il-Ħaġar Museum is pleased to announce the programme of events marking the 13th anniversary of its inauguration, and celebrating the life and legacy of the Maltese Islands’ foremost contemporary composer Joseph Vella on the 8th anniversary of his demise.
Francis Camilleri presents a solo Pianoforte Recital dedicated to expressive depth and technical brilliance. Through a thoughtfully constructed programme, the recital invites audiences to engage closely with the piano as a vehicle of both virtuosity and introspection.
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The 8th Joseph Vella Memorial Lecture
2026-02-20 19:30 - 20:30 | Il-Ħaġar Gozo Museum, Triq il-Karita`, Il-Belt Victoria, Gozo, Malta
Il-Ħaġar Museum is pleased to announce the programme of events marking the 13th anniversary of its inauguration, and celebrating the life and legacy of the Maltese Islands’ foremost contemporary composer Joseph Vella on the 8th anniversary of his demise.
The annual Joseph Vella Memorial Lecture will be delivered by Dr Alexander Vella Gregory, focusing on ‘Una Consuetudine Anticha’: Sacred Music in Dusina’s Report of 1575. Following the lecture, the exhibition The Piano Concertos of Joseph Vella will be officially inaugurated.
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Servizz Penitenzjali
2026-02-20 19:30 - 21:00 | Il-Knisja Tal-Kapuċċini, Sanctuary of Our Lady of Grace, Victoria, Triq il-Kapuċċini, Il-Belt Victoria
A penitential service for the Lenten season invites the faithful into a moment of deep prayer and reflection centered on the mystery of the Holy Cross. Through relfection of the Holy Cross this service offers a contemplative journey into Christ’s suffering and redemptive love, enriched by sacred music performed by the Xewkija Parish Choir Ulied il-Battista under the direction of Ms Amy Borg. Designed as a space for silence, repentance, and spiritual renewal, the service encourages participants to pause, reflect, and prepare their hearts during the Lenten pilgrimage.
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Shine With Music
2026-02-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Gozo Visual and Performing Arts School, Soil Street, Ix-Xewkija, Gozo, Malta
Shine with Music offers adaptive music sessions designed especially for children on the autism spectrum, creating a safe, supportive, and joyful environment where children can express themselves, build confidence, and enjoy music at their own pace.
Through rhythm, movement, and musical play, participants are encouraged to: have fun, express emotions, develop communication and social skills, and experience the joy of music in an inclusive setting.
Sessions are structured, flexibility, and based on individual needs, led by a qualified music teacher. Participation is open – new participants are very welcome! Spaces are limited, so early interest is encouraged. Contact us to register!
Euro 10 per session.

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Recital
2026-02-21 20:00 - 21:30 | Aula Mgr. G. Farrugia, Triq Ninu Cremona, Il-Belt Victoria, Gozo
Join us for a captivating Art Song Recital featuring soprano Miriam Cauchi, cellist Simon Abdilla Joslin, and pianists Maria Frendo and Alex Vella Gregory. The programme presents a carefully curated selection of art songs by Maltese composers Joseph Vella and Alex Vella Gregory, set to texts by some of Malta’s foremost poets.
Bringing together these distinguished performers, the recital offers an intimate journey through the nuanced interplay of poetry and music. It celebrates Joseph Vella’s distinctive compositional voice while placing it in dialogue with the contemporary musical language of Alex Vella Gregory, creating a rich artistic conversation that bridges generations and expressive styles.
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Thanksgiving High Mass
2026-02-22 11:00 - 12:00 | St. George’s Basilica, St George's Square, Il-Belt Victoria, Gozo, Malta
Il-Ħaġar Museum is pleased to announce the programme of events marking the 13th anniversary of its inauguration, and celebrating the life and legacy of the Maltese Islands’ foremost contemporary composer Joseph Vella on the 8th anniversary of his demise.
A solemn Thanksgiving High Mass will be celebrated by the Museum’s Founder and Curator, Mgr Dr Joseph Farrugia, at St George’s Basilica. The liturgy will feature the participation of the Laudate Pueri Choir under the direction of Can. George J. Frendo. This celebration serves as a spiritual centrepiece of the anniversary week, offering thanksgiving for the Museum’s mission, its benefactors, and the enduring legacy of Joseph Vella.
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