Programme
I. Berkovich:
- Variations on a Theme of Paganini
J. Brahms:
- Intermezzo Op.118 No.2
Wang Jianzhong:
- Glowing Red Morningstar Lilies
Kaiye Huang began studying piano at an early age and has continued her musical journey with passion and dedication. She has won numerous top prizes in both national and international piano competitions. In 2019, she received First Prize in the Chopin Youth Piano Competition and the Yangtze River Cup Piano Competition, and in the same year achieved an “Excellent Plus” grade in the Grade 10 Piano Examination of the Chinese Musicians’ Association. In 2020, she was awarded First Prize in both the 3rd Liszt Piano Competition and the Kawai Asia Piano Competition (Chinese Works Category). Continuing her success, in 2021 she earned First Prize in the 7th Yangtze River Cup Piano Competition and also received the Artistic Talent Award. In 2022, Kaiye successfully passed the ABRSM Grade 8 Piano Performance Examination with commendable results.
Kaiye is currently preparing for the ARSM Piano Performance Diploma at Malta Piano Academy under the guidance of her mentor Dr Milica Lawrence.
Programme
J. S. Bach:
- Prelude & Fugue No. 6 in D minor, BWV 851
W. A. Mozart:
- Sonata No. 9 in D major, K. 311 Mov. 1
F. Chopin:
- Fantaisie Impromptu in C sharp minor Op. 66
C. Debussy:
- Prelude Book 1 No. 2 in C major 'Voiles'
Thiago Jo Said was born on the 27th of August 2008, started attending piano lessons at the age of 6, and is currently preparing for the ATCL diploma while being tutored by Dr Milica Lawrence at the Malta Piano Academy. He has taken part in multiple concerts and competitions, including a Trinity College of London concert in 2018, the Bice Mizzi Vassallo competition in 2023 in which he was a finalist, and the Malta International Piano Competition in 2025.
Programme
W. A. Mozart:
– Sonata No. 18 in D major, K.576, 1st Mov.
S. Rachmaninoff :
– Prelude in G minor, Op. 23 No. 5
Tony Ann:
– Ascension
Christian Christopher Muhama:
– Fragments of Fate
Christian Christopher Muhama:
– Infinite Adventures
Christian Christopher Muhama is a Tanzanian pianist and organist whose musical journey began in 2017 and has evolved into a deeply personal and expressive artistic path. Based in Malta, he is currently pursuing a diploma in music at the Malta Piano Academy, where he continues to refine his craft under the guidance of Dr Milica Lawrence.
He has participated in several notable musical events, including those celebrating the legacy of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the Malta International Music Competition, and the Malta Cross Music Competition. His collaborations have also extended to choral festivals, including the Malta International Christmas Choir Festival, performing alongside ensembles such as the Notre Dame Choir. Christian serves as one of the resident organists at the Basilica in Paola, regularly supporting liturgical services with music. His wider musical expression reflects a desire to bring new life and voice to classical works blending traditional roots with emotional depth and contemporary sensibility.
Beyond the standard repertoire, his artistic direction includes mashups and reimaginings of classical compositions, offering a renewed perspective that connects the past and present. Select performances and creative projects are shared on social media, reaching a growing audience drawn to his distinctive musical storytelling. Through each interpretation, Christian seeks to create moments that are both moving and thought-provoking, music that honors tradition while inviting listeners to experience it anew.