In an evening held on the 18th October, on the occasion of ‘Jum Ħal Qormi’, music by the Augustinian Maestro from Qormi, Fr Ġużepp Spiteri Fremaud, was played for the first time. The symphony which was played for the first time was loaned from the Musical Archive of the Augustinian Province housed at the Valletta Priory. The musical archive of the Province holds a priceless collection which includes works by Spiteri Fremaud who spent most of his religious life in the Valletta convent. In his early years, in the mid-19th century, he also taught at St Augustine’s College. He opened a school of music while, in the silent atmosphere of the convent, he composed beautiful musical works. Some of his students include renowned composers such as Paolino Vassallo, Antonio Nani and Ferdinando Camilleri. He was also Maestro di Cappella in all Augustinian Churches and also in the Parish of St George in his home town.
During this evening, the Mayor of Qormi Mr Renald Falzon presented the Province with a token of thanks for their collaboration in setting up the evening. It is a fitting tribute to our brother, Fr Ġużepp Spiteri Fremaud who is a worthy son of Qormi and of our Augustinian Family.