KEMM HU SABIĦ - MIAF 2020

Описание: The Malta International Arts Festival (MIAF) 2020 presents a series of 12 videos, each portraying a creative collaboration between different local artists. One of these videos features a new arrangement of the Maltese classic “Kemm Hu Sabiħ” composed by Paul Abela to the lyrics of Ray Mohoney, originally sung by the late Sammy Bartolo. This project is produced in collaboration with the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra and the arrangement is scored by Kris Spiteri for string quartet, flute, piano, bass and drums. This new video production of “Kemm Hu Sabiħ” features 17 of Malta’s most renowned singers each interpreting a different verse from the song, leading to a wonderful collage of voices evoking unity and solidarity during these challenging times.

Kemm Hu Sabiħ
produced by the Malta International Arts Festival 2020
in collaboration with The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra

Music by Paul Abela
Lyrics by Ray Mohoney

Music arrangement & music production by Kris Spiteri

Singers:
Georgina Abela
Jasmine Abela
Gloriana Arpa Belli
Nadine Axisa
Remy Azzopardi
Louisana Bartolo
Pamela Bezzina
Amber Bondin
Matthew James Borg
Cheryl Camilleri
Daniel Cauchi
Janice Debattista
Edward Ellul
Chris Gatt
Paul Giordamina
Dav. Jr
Glen Vella

MPO musicians:
Marcelline Agius – violin
Reggie Clews - violin
Nadia Debono – viola
Ákos Kertész – cello
Fiorella Camilleri – flute

Session musicians:
Kris Spiteri - piano
Eric Wadge - bass
Robert Spiteri - drums

Recording engineer: Luke Grech - Cornerhouse Studios
Music production & mixing engineer: Matthew James Borg

Video Production: Three Wise Men Studios
Director of Photography: Rodney Gauci
Editor: Lydin Cristina
Grip: Marco Bartolo

Special thanks to
Sigmund Mifsud, Aurelio Belli, Daniel Cauchi