Mediterranean Letters invites audiences to an evocative evening where music and poetry intertwine, capturing the essence of the Mediterranean – its culture, traditions, and timeless beauty.
The concert features violinist Justyna Zanko and pianist Julia Miller, who will perform a vibrant and diverse programme inspired by the spirit and sounds of the region:
- Rosario Scalero (Italy) – Drei Stücke op. 17
- Mikis Theodorakis (Greece) – Three Pieces for December
- Pablo de Sarasate (Spain) – Romanza andaluza
- Camille Saint-Saëns / Georges Bizet (France) – Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso op. 28
- Charles Camilleri (Malta) – Three Folk Songs from Malta
- Karol Szymanowski (Poland) – ‘Fountain of Arethusa’ from Myths op. 30
Polish pianist Julia Miller graduated in piano performance and chamber music from the Academy of Music in Łódź, studying under Professors Anna Wesołowska-Firlej, Bogusław Pikala, and Cezary Sanecki.
After establishing her career in Poland and Ireland, she moved to Malta in 2012, where she has since built a distinguished career as both soloist and collaborator.
She has performed with the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, KorMalta, and the Manoel Theatre Youth Opera, and regularly appears at festivals including the Malta Baroque Festival, Gaulitana Festival, Victoria International Arts Festival, TEDx Lublin, and Festival Musicale delle Nazioni (Rome).
Her acclaimed solo recital series Julia Miller Plays celebrates Romantic and early 20th-century piano repertoire.
Currently completing her Doctorate in Music at the University of Malta, she focuses on female composers from the late 19th century in the USA and Sweden
The evening’s programme, ranging from Romantic to contemporary styles, will be interwoven with poetry by Mediterranean literary voices such as Eugenio Montale, Antonio Machado, Paul Verlaine, John Portelli, and Federico García Lorca.
These readings will be performed by Maltese actor Natalie Naudi, creating a seamless dialogue between word and sound, exploring how both art forms reflect the landscapes, rhythms, and atmosphere of the Mediterranean world.
A multifaceted Maltese artist, Natalie Naudi balances her passions for music, theatre, and broadcasting.
She holds diplomas in Music Performance and Music Theory, and plays piano, guitar, and ukulele.
Natalie is a familiar face on Maltese television, producing and presenting programmes on TVM including Ħxejjex u Ħwawar, Annona: Ikel u Identità, Tessuti u Bizzilla, and Etiquette: L-Istorja mill-Bidu Nett.
On stage, she has appeared in Pagliacci and La Bohème at the Manoel Theatre, as well as in The Women of the George Cross Island, Chalet, Iż-Żmien Bejnietna, and L-Istatwa at Spazju Kreattiv.
Polish concert violinist, soloist, and chamber musician Justyna Ewa Zanko is the Artistic Director of VirtuClassic and President of the Virtuoso Music Foundation.
A graduate of the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music (Warsaw) and the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (UK), she studied under distinguished violinists such as Rimma Sushanskaya, Igor Oistrakh, Zakhar Bron, and Roman Lasocki.
Her career has taken her to world-renowned venues including Carnegie Hall (New York), Royal Albert Hall (London), Beethoven House (Bonn), Palais de Monaco (Paris), and Mozarteum (Salzburg).
She has appeared with orchestras including the Lublin Philharmonic, Stratford Virtuosi Orchestra, and Birmingham Conservatoire Symphony Orchestra, under conductors such as Cheung Chau and Rimma Sushanskaya.
Winner of numerous international competitions, her performances are marked by technical brilliance and profound emotional depth, hallmarks of her unique artistic voice.
The evening will be followed by a wine reception courtesy of Marsovin wines.
The event will take place on 3 November, 2025 at 7.30pm in The Green Room of Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Triq Ir-Repubblika Casa Cassar Il-Belt Valletta,
Tickets: https://www.showshappening.com/julia-miller/mediterranean-letters
This evening would not be possible without the generous support of the following sponsors.
Main sponsor Farsons Foundation; supporting sponsor Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Valletta; Friends of the Project: Embassy of Spain in Malta and Marsovin Wines.
Honorary Patronage: Istituto Italiano di Cultura di La Valletta
“Mediterranean Letters” promises a journey through music and poetry – an evening of reflection, colour, and emotion that celebrates the shared cultural heritage of the Mediterranean region.