Photographs by Emma Tranter (2), and Joe Smith (1,3)
Iż-Żmien
Iż-Żmien
Choreography by Francesca Abela Tranter
Premiered as part of Erbgħa(4)
A solo work based on the Maltese Folklore ballad written by Walter Micallef. Reflections of an old man’s life and his relationship with his son.
Uniquely Maltese in flavour, Iż-Żmien was inspired by the numerous conflicts and contradictions that make up human existence
Anna-Marie Galea, The Sunday Times of Malta
Malta’s national contemporary dance company, ŻfinMalta Dance Ensemble, will launch its first season with ERBGĦA(4) a premiere featuring four dances by four choreographers. The mixed bill will present distinctive works that demonstrate the versatility and diversity of the company within its Euro-Mediterranean context and sensibility. Newly commissioned works include ; ‘Selah’ by UK based Spanish choreographer Jose Agudo (new music by Vincenzo Lamagna), ‘Iż-Żmien’ by Maltese choreographer Francesca Tranter (music by Walter Micallef) and a company ensemble work by artistic director Mavin Khoo (performed to Stabat Mater by 18th century Maltese – Italian composer Girolamo Abos). The premiere concludes with a piece that is re-staged for the company, a duet, ‘Kick the Bucket’ by Dutch based Spanish choreographer Iván Pérez Avilés (music by Aaron Martin).
Duration: 30 minutes
Production team
Choreography: Francesca Abela Tranter
Score: Walter Micallef
Dancers: Kostas Papamathiakis / Martina Zammit