Photographs by Darrin Zammit-Lupi
Stabat Mater
Stabat Mater
Choreography by Mavin Khoo
Premiered as part of Erbgħa(4)
A company ensemble work by Artistic Director Mavin Khoo, performed to ‘Stabat Mater’ by 18th century Maltese-Italian composer Girolamo Abos.
A journey in the pursuit of spiritual ecstasy
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
Premiere: 11th March 2015, MITP, Valletta
‘Oozing passion, emotion: Malta’s national dance company launches its first season
Read the full article now from Times of Malta.
Production team
Choreography: Mavin Khoo
Composer: Girolamo Abos
Costume Design: Elisabeth Kinn Svensson
Lighting Design: Moritz Zavan Stoeckle