We are a trio made up of two violinists and a pianist that brings a blend of virtuosic classical repertoire to add that special touch to any event. We have individually performed all across Malta and Gozo on different occasions such as in feasts, weddings, orchestras and openings. We decided to form the group in 2008, where we adopted a genuine colourful sonority.
We can provide a wide range of repertoire to suit your client’s needs. We believe that music played on that special occasion will produce a memory to last a lifetime. At the core of our repertoire lies the rich, appealingly beautiful and elegance of memorable classical pieces, from the simplistic beauty of “Ave Maria” to Pachelbel’s Canon D.
We would welcome the opportunity to discuss our repertoire with you.
EDWINA CINI BIOGRAPHY
Was born on 4th April 1987 Malta.
Edwina Cini started learning the violin at the age of 7 and piano at the age of 8. She commenced her studies with Ms. Sarah Spiteri, Mr. Mario Bisazza, and Mr. Antoine Frendo, and is presently under the guidance of Ms. Nadia Debono, co-leader of the, ‘National Philarmonic Orchestra’of Malta.
Edwina studied piano under Ms. Martina Caruana, Mr. Marco Rivoltini, and obtained her violin and piano examinations with the Royal College of Music and Trinity College of London with highest marks. During her college years she obtained her Advanced level exam in music. Edwina proceeded to improve her musical talent, for a further two years with her mentor; Professor Charles Camilleri, in interpretation and various techniques on both the violin and piano.
Presently she is being coached for piano by Mrs Yvette Galea.
Meanwhile in 2004 she attended workshops in music at the Gymnasium Blankenese in Hamburg with Roswitha Spaeth and Julia Seminova, which was in collaboration with the University of Malta Junior College Orchestra where she held the position of 1st violin player in a string quartet. In 2005 she attended master classes at the Cheetmans College in Manchester forming part of university graduates. Edwina took part in the 33rd ESTA conference in Malta where she attended the concerts, lectures, master classes with numerous distinguished professors (Igor Ozim, and Sventha Danneberg.)
From a tender young age she was a member of various Orchestras and ensembles (Attard Orchestra, The Stradivari Season Summer Festival, The Euro Academy Youth Orchestra, The University Of Malta Junior College Orchestra, Johann Strauss School of Music Orchestra, The University of Malta Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Dion Buhagiar and ensembles by Dr Hans Jurgen Nagel.
In 2008, Edwina was one of the scholarship holders at the International Montepulciano Orchestra in Siena and Ischia (Italy), directed by the International acclaimed conductors, Prof Daniele Giorgi and Prof. Alexander Lonquich. In June 2009 Edwina was awarded another scholarship to perform with The Orchestra of International Musicians in Parma (Italy) under the direction of Prof Daniele Giorgi. In 2009 Edwina was chosen to form part of six violin players, percussionist Roberto Mezzeti and pianist Luca Perroni to accompany world acclaimed composer and singer Amedeo Minghi during his concert at the Mediterranean Conference centre in Malta.
Presently she is furthering her studies in music and giving private music lessons.
DIANE VELLA BIOGRAPHY
Diane Vella, daughter of Charles and Cecile Vella, was born in Malta, in the town of Mellieħa, on the 11th May 1982.
At the age of 6, she started to learn the violin with Mr Edward Debono. In 1995, she continued her violin studies with Mr James Zammit and in 2008 she also started having lessons with Ms Marcelline Aguis, leader of the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra. Since 1991, Diane has also been sitting for violin and theory examinations with the Royal School of Music.
In 1993, she joined the Choral & Orchestral Society Maria Bambina with whom she had the opportunity of playing in Germany in 2001 and 2006. The main musical activities were held in two famous churches in Adenau and in a well-known square in Bonn. Since December 2004, this orchestral society also gave her the opportunity of teaching violin and theory of music.
In 1998, Diane also joined Manikata’s Parish Folk Group with whom she had the occasion of playing on various occasions, as well as with different Maestros, around the Islands of Malta and Gozo. In October 2007, she then joined the Johann Strauss Orchestra, with whom she also had the opportunity of playing in several concerts around the Maltese Islands.
JANET FALZON BIOGRAPHY
Janet Falzon F.L.C.M. L.R.S.M. was born on the 13th of November, 1984. She started piano lessons at the age of six under the guidance of Mr. Paul Falzon. He tutored her until her fourth grade practical examination of the Associated Board of the Royal School of music. She then completed her fifth grade under the guidance of Mro. Dione Buhagiar. Since then up to the present time she has been a student of Mrs. M.D. Amodio Chircop. Janet has passed all grades with high marks.
Mro. O. Cachia was her theory tutor leading up to the A.L.C.M. diploma which she obtained in 1998. The following year she also obtained the Advanced Certificate of the Royal School of music and the L.L.C.M. Diploma in 2002. The F.L.C.M. diploma was then obtained in November 2003. She than obtained the L.R.S.M. diploma in November 2004.
Janet participated in several local public performances held at various places throughout the island. These include lunchtime concerts and national competitions. In November 2004, she attended the “XIV Incontro Internazionale dei Conservatori di Musica del Mediterraneo”, held in Genova. Here, she participated in masterclasses and concerts.
Janet also started Spanish guitar at the age of ten under the tuition of Mrs. C. Smith and has passed all grades with high marks. She also took up the alto saxophone at the age of 16 which she studied for a year. She gives piano lessons and has also recently started taking violin lessons.
Janet has graduated in a BSc. Nursing (Hons.) course in December 2006 and is currently working as a nurse but aims to continue to develop her musical skills.