Wayne Marshall is a household name in musical circles – local and international. Yet, an organ recital in Gozo has never been on the cards. This became a reality on Saturday, 18th September at the Xewkija Rotunda, made available courtesy of the Rev. Archpriest Fr Daniel Xerri. This was the second public concert as part of Gaulitana: A Festival of Music’s ‘GauLive’ series.
Wayne Marshall chose a programme which made the most of the majestic proportions of the grand organ and the grandiose church itself – whether late 19th century or early 20th century works by Charles Marie Widor and Jean Roger-Ducasse respectively, contemporary one by Andrew Ager and George C. Baker, as well as improvisations in his very particular style. This left the very sizeable audience mesmerised by a world-class performance, the likes of which are normally enjoyed in the world’s greatest cathedrals or concert halls which are adorned with grand organs.
The audience included the Hon. Dr Joseph Ellis MP, the permanent secretary at Ministry for the National Heritage, the Arts & Local Government, Ms Joyce Dimech, and the designer of the Rotunda’s grand organ, Noel Gallo.
Photo credits: Lorne Cremona / Pierre Louis Attard
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