Biography
John Aquilina is one of Malta’s generation of young organists. He has been the Organist at Mdina Cathedral since June 2001, where he performs on Sundays and Feasts.
A self-taught musician, John has been Organist at St. Nicholas’ Church, Siggiewi and St. Andrew’s Scots Church, Valletta.
With Maitre Jean Guillou, 2009
John has been privileged to be mentored by Douglas Haas (Director of Music at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Kitchener, Canada), and Nicholas Zelle during their visits to Malta. John has also attended master classes with one of the world’s greatest musicians, French organist and composer, Jean Guillou, during May 2009 in France.
He has also given a number of solo recitals in Malta and accompanied choirs in major choral works. John’s musical activities continue to combine the recreation of works in the organ repertoire (renaissance, baroque, classical, romantic, and modern) with the spontaneity of improvisation. Infact, he is the first Maltese organist to have given an entire improvisation concert. John has also broadcast on national radio.
Furthermore, John accompanies Maltese choirs in the execution of great choral works, such as Charpentier’s Te Deum and Haydn’s Little Organ Mass with ‘The New Choral Singers’ at Mdina Cathedral and St. John’s Co-Cathedral.
He holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science and Mathematics and a Masters in Business Administration (Henley Management College). He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Government of Malta management consultancy unit after having pursued an international career in information technology management.
He is married to Claire and have a son, Benjamin.