Quattro Mani: a clown called Petrouchka, pianists Gabi Sultana and Joanne Camilleri deliver a dazzling four-hand recital featuring works by Stravinsky, Ravel, Gershwin, and Kulenty.
Gabi Sultana
Described as “a demon of energy; yet one of impeccable articulation” and “synonymous with the avant-garde,” pianist Gabi Sultana is internationally recognised for her powerful interpretations of contemporary classical music and daring artistic choices. A bold soloist and chamber musician, she has performed at Carnegie Hall, BOZAR, Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ, and festivals across Europe, USA, Japan, and Australia. A former core member of Belgium’s acclaimed SPECTRA Ensemble, she has premiered numerous works and collaborated closely with many living composers. Her versatility extends to interdisciplinary projects, including a filmed John Cage tribute with electronic artist Peter Van Hoesen for Culturebox in Paris. After two decades abroad, Gabi returned to Malta, where she remains active as a performer, collaborator—both locally and internationally—and a passionate educator dedicated to inspiring the next generation.
"...Sultana enraptured us with her superb technique, but above all, with her boundless passion…” - Ben Taffijn for NieuweNoten.nl
Joanne Camilleri
Joanne Camilleri is an accomplished Maltese pianist and harpsichordist, lauded for her technical brilliance and expressive musicality. She has built a distinguished career as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral pianist, performing across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Her versatile concert repertoire ranges from the baroque through to the 20th century. However, she is particularly recognized for her contributions in baroque music, with her Doctoral studies at the University of Malta culminating in Bach’s monumental Goldberg Variations.
Joanne is a prize-winning alumna of the Royal Northern College of Music (UK), graduating with a First Class Honours Bachelor’s Degree, and a Master’s Degree and Performance Diploma both with Distinction. Her tutors have included internationally distinguished musicians, while locally she has been taught, supported, and mentored in her advanced studies by Ingrid Calleja, Mro Michael Laus and the late Cynthia Turner.
Joanne’s discography includes Bach’s Goldberg Variations, In Bach’s Footsteps, Chopin: The 24 Preludes and Beethoven’s Hammerklavier & Op.90 Sonatas.
The Three Palaces Festival is organised by Festivals Malta, sponsored by Schweppes and supported by the Ministry for Culture, Lands and Local Government.
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