Il-Hagar Museum in Gozo will be presenting a lecture-recital and a clarinet and guitar recital respectively over two consecutive days, Friday, the 28th and Saturday, the 29th of March.

On Friday the 28th, at 7.30pm, Gozitan pianist Francis Camilleri will give a lecture- recital titled Schubert’s Piano Sonatas: Poetry in Music. In this lecture-recital, Camilleri will explore how Schubert’s music emanates from song.

The Museum explained that this is not only a reference to his large collection of songs but also to his instrumental music. Schubert’s music sings like no other but, despite his universality, his Piano Sonatas remain neglected.

In 1928, the year of the centenary of Schubert’s death, Rachmaninoff admitted to Cesar Saerchinger that he had not realised sonatas by Schubert existed.

Even today, few of his sonatas are programmed, the museum said. Thus, it seems fitting to examine certain prejudices that still prevail against these works, with particular attention being given to his late works, especially the A minor Sonata, arguably his most intimate.

For logistical reasons, this event will be held at the Aula Mgr Giuseppe Farrugia at St George’s Basilica, a few metres away from Il-Hagar Museum.

Then, on Saturday the 29th of March, at 7:30pm, Il-Hagar Museum will present a clarinet and guitar recital by Noel Beck and Evan Plumpton, featuring works by Piazzolla, Schubert, Satie, Villa-Lobos, and film music by Ennio Morricone. This concert is taking place on the museum’s Level 3.

Admission to both events is free but seat reservations are recommended by sending an email to events@heartofgozo.org.mt

Il-Hagar Museum is located in St George’s Square, Victoria.

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