Lara Ouichni
Pianoforte Tutor / Official School Accompanist at the George Vella Music school within Għaqda Mużikali Marija Bambina, Banda Vittorja, Naxxar
Lara started studying the piano at the age of seven under the guidance of Monica Anastasi with whom she obtained both the DipABRSM and LLCM displomas. She continued her music studies with Ms. Yvette Galea. Under the guidance of her mother Maryrose Scerri as well as Joseph Vella, Lara studied and now holds all eight theory grades of the Royal Schools of Music. Lara also plays the alto saxophone which she studied under the guidance of Christine Dimech at the Għaqda Mużikali Marija Bambina, Banda Vittorja, Naxxar. Besides, she also took part and performed in several masterclasses led by the internationally acclaimed pianists.
Lara has performed in numerous concerts and events, both locally and abroad. She has played with the Junior College Orchestra under Manuel Pirotta and also the University Wind Ensemble under Philip Ciantar. Lara has also performed together with the orchestra of the Liceo Musicale di Modica. Some of the venues that she has performed in include the Manoel Theatre, St. James Cavalier, St. John’s Co-Cathedral and the President’s Palace, Casino Maltese and the residence of the US ambassador in Malta; Teatro Garibaldi in Sicily and Pacioli Sede Concert Hall in Crema, Italy.
Nowadays Lara perseveres her love for music by passing on her knowledge to new students as well as performing with her own music group Voce e Piano in several occasions.