Clifford Borg
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Clifford Borg is a pianist
from Malta
. Clifford Borg is known for his ability to have different influences in his musical compositions and performances. He is mostly known as the Maltese pianist offering their audience with "cool chill-out musical pieces" and his style is new-age/world music.
, in year 2006. The launch of the album took place in Brussels
and Paris
in November 2008. In the meantime he is also working on new material in Malta
on his third album, half of which was recorded in Germany
and Brussels
. The style of his third album is a cross-over of different genres.
lessons. Within a year, he had teamed up with his father and two sisters, entertaining the patrons of their family restaurant. The positive reception led them to go on to form The Islanders, a band that played in hotels and clubs all over the Maltese Islands.
At the age of 10, Borg
gave a live solo performance on Maltese National television, with a repertoire that included Fur Elise
, Moonlight Sonata and Ballad pour Adeline. A year later returned to television with The Islanders. The furtherance of his musical studies led him to obtain his diploma
in piano practical and theory (ALCM), by the age of 18, when he also started composing. Longing Dawn was the culmination of work between 1995–1997, during which time Clifford belonged to the band Orion, playing the keyboards
. Longing Dawn placed 7th in Malta
`s most prestigious song festival.
Following the dissolution of Orion, Clifford engaged himself into serious composition work, and in March 2000, released Drifted, his first solo piano album containing twelve piano-based tracks composed and performed by Borg himself. He also collaborated with other artists like Chiara
. One of the numbers, Hoping, was then re-mixed as an ambient dance track and it was the third most played and requested track from local artists on Capital Radio
.
Clifford gave a number of concerts in Malta
and in Europe
including United Kingdom
(London
), The Netherlands (Amsterdam
), Belgium
(Brussels
), Germany
(Koblenz
and Vreden
), France
(Paris
) and several concerts in his country (Malta
). He also performed outside Europe
in Egypt
(Elgouna).
Clifford's performances have been well received and well reviewed by critics.
Pianist
A pianist is a musician who plays the piano. A professional pianist can perform solo pieces, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers, solo instrumentalists, or other performers.-Choice of genres:...
from Malta
Malta
Malta , officially known as the Republic of Malta , is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, south of Sicily, east of Tunisia and north of Libya, with Gibraltar to the west and Alexandria to the east.Malta covers just over in...
. Clifford Borg is known for his ability to have different influences in his musical compositions and performances. He is mostly known as the Maltese pianist offering their audience with "cool chill-out musical pieces" and his style is new-age/world music.
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He is currently working on the launch of his second album Origin, which was recorded in one of the best studio locations in BrusselsBrussels
Brussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
, in year 2006. The launch of the album took place in Brussels
Brussels
Brussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
and Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
in November 2008. In the meantime he is also working on new material in Malta
Malta
Malta , officially known as the Republic of Malta , is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, south of Sicily, east of Tunisia and north of Libya, with Gibraltar to the west and Alexandria to the east.Malta covers just over in...
on his third album, half of which was recorded in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
and Brussels
Brussels
Brussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
. The style of his third album is a cross-over of different genres.
Biography
Clifford Borg was born within a musical family on May 11, 1976. By the age of five, Clifford had already begun pianoPiano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
lessons. Within a year, he had teamed up with his father and two sisters, entertaining the patrons of their family restaurant. The positive reception led them to go on to form The Islanders, a band that played in hotels and clubs all over the Maltese Islands.
At the age of 10, Borg
Borg
Borg may refer to:* Borg * Borg means Castle in some Nordic languages.-Places:*Borg, Saarland, Germany*Borg á Mýrum, Iceland*Borg, Vestvågøy, Norway*Diocese of Borg, Norway*Borg Massif, Antarctica*Borg El Arab, Egypt...
gave a live solo performance on Maltese National television, with a repertoire that included Fur Elise
Für Elise
Bagatelle No. 25 in A minor for solo piano, commonly known as "Für Elise" , is one of Ludwig van Beethoven's most popular compositions. It is usually classified as a bagatelle, but it is also sometimes referred to as an Albumblatt.- History :The score was not published until 1867, 40 years after...
, Moonlight Sonata and Ballad pour Adeline. A year later returned to television with The Islanders. The furtherance of his musical studies led him to obtain his diploma
Diploma
A diploma is a certificate or deed issued by an educational institution, such as a university, that testifies that the recipient has successfully completed a particular course of study or confers an academic degree. In countries such as the United Kingdom and Australia, the word diploma refers to...
in piano practical and theory (ALCM), by the age of 18, when he also started composing. Longing Dawn was the culmination of work between 1995–1997, during which time Clifford belonged to the band Orion, playing the keyboards
Keyboard instrument
A keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
. Longing Dawn placed 7th in Malta
Malta
Malta , officially known as the Republic of Malta , is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, south of Sicily, east of Tunisia and north of Libya, with Gibraltar to the west and Alexandria to the east.Malta covers just over in...
`s most prestigious song festival.
Following the dissolution of Orion, Clifford engaged himself into serious composition work, and in March 2000, released Drifted, his first solo piano album containing twelve piano-based tracks composed and performed by Borg himself. He also collaborated with other artists like Chiara
Chiara
Chiara Siracusa , is a Maltese singer, best known for representing her country in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1998, 2005, and in 2009.- Eurovision 1998 :...
. One of the numbers, Hoping, was then re-mixed as an ambient dance track and it was the third most played and requested track from local artists on Capital Radio
Capital Radio
Capital London is a London based radio station which launched on 16 October 1973 and is owned by Global Radio. On 3 January 2011 it formed part of the nine station Capital radio network.- Pre-launch :...
.
Clifford gave a number of concerts in Malta
Malta
Malta , officially known as the Republic of Malta , is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, south of Sicily, east of Tunisia and north of Libya, with Gibraltar to the west and Alexandria to the east.Malta covers just over in...
and in Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
including United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
(London
London
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), The Netherlands (Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands. The current position of Amsterdam as capital city of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is governed by the constitution of August 24, 1815 and its successors. Amsterdam has a population of 783,364 within city limits, an urban population...
), Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
(Brussels
Brussels
Brussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
), Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
(Koblenz
Koblenz
Koblenz is a German city situated on both banks of the Rhine at its confluence with the Moselle, where the Deutsches Eck and its monument are situated.As Koblenz was one of the military posts established by Drusus about 8 BC, the...
and Vreden
Vreden
Vreden is a small town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany near the Dutch border. The town is located near the river Berkel. The first mentioning of the town is proven for the year 839...
), France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
(Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
) and several concerts in his country (Malta
Malta
Malta , officially known as the Republic of Malta , is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, south of Sicily, east of Tunisia and north of Libya, with Gibraltar to the west and Alexandria to the east.Malta covers just over in...
). He also performed outside Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
in Egypt
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
(Elgouna).
Clifford's performances have been well received and well reviewed by critics.
Important Performances
- Piano Recital at El Gouna in EgyptEgyptEgypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
(2005) - Piano Recital at the Conservatiore of BrusselsBrusselsBrussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
(BelgiumBelgiumBelgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
) (2005) - Teatru Unplugged (MaltaMaltaMalta , officially known as the Republic of Malta , is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, south of Sicily, east of Tunisia and north of Libya, with Gibraltar to the west and Alexandria to the east.Malta covers just over in...
) (2005) - Piano Recital at the European CommissionEuropean CommissionThe European Commission is the executive body of the European Union. The body is responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the Union's treaties and the general day-to-day running of the Union....
for the Malta Week in Brussels (2004) - Lunchtime piano recital at Saint Pancras Church in LondonLondonLondon is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
(2004) - "Anticipation" Piano recital at the Manoel TheatreManoel TheatreThe Manoel Theatre is reputed to be Europe's third-oldest working theatre, and the oldest working theatre in the Commonwealth of Nations...
, VallettaVallettaValletta is the capital of Malta, colloquially known as Il-Belt in Maltese. It is located in the central-eastern portion of the island of Malta, and the historical city has a population of 6,098. The name "Valletta" is traditionally reserved for the historic walled citadel that serves as Malta's...
, MaltaMaltaMalta , officially known as the Republic of Malta , is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, south of Sicily, east of Tunisia and north of Libya, with Gibraltar to the west and Alexandria to the east.Malta covers just over in...
(2003) - "Simplicity Concert Tour" in MaltaMaltaMalta , officially known as the Republic of Malta , is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, south of Sicily, east of Tunisia and north of Libya, with Gibraltar to the west and Alexandria to the east.Malta covers just over in...
and GermanyGermanyGermany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
(2002) - "San Anton Palace Concert" An Exclusive Piano recital for the Maltese President Dr. Guido Demarco at San Anton PalaceSan Anton PalaceSan Anton Palace is a palace located in Attard, Malta. It is the official residence of the President of Malta, and is surrounded by both private and public gardens.-History:...
, MaltaMaltaMalta , officially known as the Republic of Malta , is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, south of Sicily, east of Tunisia and north of Libya, with Gibraltar to the west and Alexandria to the east.Malta covers just over in...
. (2001) - Piano recital at Escribe de l`Harmattan 8th Nov ParisParisParis is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
(2008) - Piano recital at Maene 4th Nov BrusselsBrusselsBrussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
(2008) - Piano recital at Salle Rossini Mairie du 9e arrondissement, 7th Dec ParisParisParis is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
(2007)