"Throughout, in Tom Armitage, Kitiara [Braune] found a most sensitive and reassuring accompanist, steady and confident, never overbearing yet providing the necessary support the soloist needed. A true testimony to talent and commitment!" - www.viaf.org.mt/
C o n c e r t s
DATE PASSED
December 14, 2017
For Your Ears Only: Christmas Special
The last concert of 2017, this concert will feature Alfred Schnittke's Silent Night, electronic sets, Christmas carols and a new world-premiere for trumpet by Tom Armitage.
Casey's Bar, Gzira, Malta
DATE PASSED
December 9, 2017
Performance of Jess Rymer's 'Ctrl-Alt-?'
After giving the world-premiere of Jess Rymer's Ctrl-Alt-? for piano and live electronics, Tom Armitage will be repeating this performance at St James Cavalier, Valletta.
Music Room, St James Cavalier, Valletta, Malta
DATE PASSED
November 29, 30, December 1 & 3, 2017
For Your Ears Only: Toi Toi Ahoy!
The first show in our educational series for children, Toi Toi Ahoy! introduces our younger audience to contemporary music whilst setting sail on our very own pirate ship!
Studio Theatre, Teatru Manoel, Valletta, Malta
DATE PASSED
November 24, 2017
Turandot (Puccini) - Strada Stretta Street Opera
After the success of last year's performance of Bizet's Carmen, Artistic Director of Strada Stretta Concept, Dr Giuseppe Schembri Bonaci imparts his brand of experimental theatre on Puccini's Turandot. Tom Armitage will be pianist in this typically unusual production
Strada Stretta, Valletta, Malta @8pm
DATE PASSED
October 13, 2017
Anthony Burgess Centenary - Piano Recital
Know as the author of 'A Clockwork Orange', Anthony Burgess was also a prolific composer. And on the centenary of his birth, a selection of his never-played piano music will receive their long overdue world-premiere by British pianist/composer, Tom Armitage. This event is organised by the University of Malta in collaboration with the Anthony Burgess Foundation (UK)
Palazzo de la Salle, Valletta @8pm
DATE PASSED
September 30 & October 1, 2017
Patience (Gilbert & Sullivan) - Teatru Manoel Youth Opera
Teatru Manoel Youth Opera will be performing Patience by Gilbert & Sullivan. Tom will be répétiteur on this production.
Teatru Salesjan, Sliema, Malta
DATE PASSED
July 16, 2017
Violin Tangos with Inga Marcel
Tom will be accompanying violinist Inga Marcel in a selection of tangos by composers such as Piazzola, Villoldo, Matos Rodríguez, Rosita Melo, and many more
Strada Stretta, Valletta, Malta @6pm
DATE PASSED
July 7-10, 2017
National Festival of Youth Theatre - Scotland
Tom will be accompanying the Malta School of Performing Arts to the National Festival of Youth Theatre in Scotland. The company will be performing What A Piece of Work Is Man. Written by Denise Mulholland with music composed by Tom Armitage.
Ayr, Scotland, UK
DATE PASSED
July 3, 2017
For Your Ears Only! @Casey's Bar
The Pirates of Filfla are back to present yet another FYEO concert of experimental music, featuring guest artists Yasmin Kuymizakis and, visiting from the Netherlands, Guy Harries.
Casey's Bar, Gzira @8.30pm
DATE PASSED
June 13, 2017
Violin and piano recital by Kitiara Braune
Norwegian prize winner of the National Competition for Youths, Kitiara Braune will be performing works by de la Guerre, Bloch, Beethoven, Wieniawski, and Kroll at the Victoria International Arts Festival. She will be accompanied by Tom Armitage on the Piano.
Venue: Aula Mgr G Farrugia, St George's Basilica, Victoria, Gozo @8pm
DATE PASSED
May 20 & 21, 2017
Isperanza
A new commission by Teatru Manoel Youth Opera and Valletta 2018 Foundation, Tom Armitage's new studio opera Isperanza will be premiered in May 2018. Libretto by Eddie Wildman.
Teatru Manoel, Valletta, Malta @8pm
DATE PASSED
May 4, 2017
For Your Ears Only! presents Gabi Sultana
This piano-themed FYEO concert will feature Belgium-based Maltese pianist, Gabi Sultana, who will be giving the world-premiere of Luc Houtkamp's new work based of the history of Strada Stretta. The concert will also feature the world-premiere of a new work by Jess Rymer for piano and electronics (performed by Tom Armitage) and the full premiere of Tom's As Above, So Below - Five Vitruvian Nocturnes.
Splendid, Strada Stretta, Valletta @8pm
DATE PASSED
April 9, 2017
Recital with Clare Ghigo and Ken Scicluna
Tom will be accompanying mezzo-soprano Clare Ghigo and baritone Ken Scicluna in a war-themed matinee recital.
The Splendid, Strada Stretta, Valletta @2pm
DATE PASSED
March 22, 2017
Familja Migrazzjoni
At the last moment, Tom will be filling in to accompany Paris-based soprano, Caroline de Monsoreau in a recital of French music. This will compliment the project of Katel Delia, also known as Katelia, who will be exhibiting her work Familja Migrazzjoni.
This event is sponsored by the French Embassy
St James Cavalier, Valletta, Malta @7pm
DATE PASSED
March 20, 2017
For Your Ears Only! @Casey's Bar
The Pirates of Filfla are back to present yet another FYEO concert of experimental music. Including music for trumpets, saxophones, electronics and piano. Tom will be performing two of his short piano pieces, "Lullaby" and "Berceuse" as well as piano music by György Ligeti.
Casey's Bar, Gzira @8.30pm
DATE PASSED
February 28 and March 2 & 6, 2017
Le Nozze di Figaro (Mozart)
Tom will be working at Teatru Manoel on this production of Mozart's comic opera, Le Nozze di Figaro with director Jack Furness and the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Philip Walsh.
Teatru Manoel, Valletta, Malta @8pm
DATE PASSED
January 30, 2017
Crusading Off Course
Presented by the Strada Stretta Concept, under the auspices of the Valletta 2018 Foundation, Tom Armitage will be giving a Occitan-themed recital of his piano work, March 16th, 1244.
Splendid, Strada Stretta, Valletta @2pm
DATE PASSED
December 2-4, 2017
Maltese Islands Festival
Tom will take up the role of Festival Accompanist over this weekend at the Maltese Islands Festival.
St. James Cavallier, Valletta, Malta