Valletta, 14 January 2026
The concert “La Trinità del Suono” proved to be a profound artistic and spiritual experience, leaving a lasting impression on all those who attended. Held on 14 January 2026 at the Istituto Italiano di Cultura La Valletta, the evening unfolded as a refined journey through music, voice and visual art, offering the audience a space of contemplation, beauty and shared emotion.
The event was organized by Debora Comper, President of the Associazione Mozart Malta, in collaboration with numerous Italian and Maltese cultural institutions. It paid tribute to the extraordinary intellectual and spiritual legacy of Gioacchino da Fiore, the Calabrian theologian and visionary of the 12th century, whose prophetic intuition profoundly influenced medieval European thought. His enduring relevance is testified by his presence in the Paradiso of Dante Alighieri and by the words of San Bonaventura, who recognized him as “the Calabrian abbot Joachim, endowed with a prophetic spirit.”
The concert was attended by distinguished authorities and representatives of the international community, including Valentina Setta, Ambassador of Italy to Malta, Tristan Gilchrist, High Commissioner of the United Kingdom, and Jonathan Turner, present in connection with the role held by the flautist Marco Baragli in service to the Crown.
At the heart of the evening was the symbolic “Trinity” of sound: voice, instrument and narration, fused into a single expressive language. The narrative thread was entrusted to Carlo Donadio, member of the artistic direction of the Teatro dell’Opera di Rome, whose spoken word guided the audience with clarity and depth through the musical and spiritual itinerary.
The soprano Laura Ansaldi offered performances of great sensitivity and expressive intensity, while the pianist Nicolò Giuliano Tuccia wove an elegant and profound sonic texture, supporting and enhancing the dialogue between voice and flute.
A central role was played by Marco Baragli, whose clear, luminous and enveloping sound gave breath and coherence to the entire programme. His interpretation revealed not only technical mastery, but also a deep spiritual awareness, capable of translating Joachim of Fiore’s visionary thought into musical language.
The experience was further enriched by a powerful visual dimension. On the large screen, images entered into dialogue with sound through the works of Véronique Gray, Conchita De Palma—present in the hall—and Katarina Kern. Their colours, forms and symbolic resonances amplified the emotional and contemplative depth of the music, creating a truly immersive experience.
The concert was realized with the collaboration of the Ambasciata d’Italia a Malta, Associazione Mozart Italia Malta, Kicco Music, Associazione Italiani.it Malta, the Centro Internazionale di Studi Gioachimiti, Com.It.Es Malta and Il Casaro, confirming the strength of a network united by a shared commitment to culture and dialogue.
Mons. Jean-Marie Gervais, President of the association Tota Pulchra, expresses his warm appreciation and congratulations to Marco Baragli, highlighting how this Maltese concert confirms the value of his artistic path and his recent yet already very fruitful involvement within Tota Pulchra. Mons. Gervais recalls in particular the acclaimed Christmas concert held at the Sala Baldini in Rome, presented under the same title La Trinità del Suono, where musicians and women painters joined in a harmonious dialogue of sound and image—an experience that had already revealed the depth and promise of this artistic vision.
Mons. Gervais voices the hope that initiatives such as La Trinità del Suono may continue to flourish, bearing witness to a beauty that unites faith, art and culture, and becoming ever more a bridge of understanding among peoples—true to the spirit and mission of Tota Pulchra.
