Sip & Listen - An Evening with Phillip Dyson

The much-loved Sip & Listen concert series returns on Friday 15 May 2026 at 7:30pm, set within the intimate and atmospheric surroundings of the St. Augustine Priory Apse on Old Bakery Street, Valletta.

This special evening will feature internationally acclaimed concert pianist Phillip Dyson, celebrated for his refined pianism, engaging stage presence, and unmistakably British wit. International Concert Pianist Phillip Dyson has been described as simply “brilliant”, with a “wonderfully dry, very British sense of humour” and a recent recital in New York City accredited him as nothing less than “magnificent”. An international pianist and great entertainer, performing to ‘sell-out’ audiences around the world. Phillip Dyson is recognised as one of Britain's most sought after and innovative concert pianists, gaining enormous popularity for his unique abilities in both the classical and light music repertoire. His rapport with audiences, brilliant technique and innate sensitivity constantly win him the highest of praise.

Phillip often broadcasts on the BBC and Classic FM, tours constantly throughout the UK and has a great international reputation in Europe and America. Moreover, Phillip Dyson has performed with many of the UK's finest symphony orchestras, including: the Royal Philharmonic, BBC Philharmonic, BBC Concert Orchestra, National Symphony and the Ulster Orchestra, amongst others.

On disc he has recorded for Decca Classics, ASV/Sanctuary, Chandos, Naxos and Marigold labels. As a Composer, Phillip recently gave the First Performance of his composition ‘Perception’ for Piano and Select Percussion at the Holborne Museum, Bath influenced by the exhibition ‘The Art of Perception’.

Returning to Malta by popular demand, Dyson presents a captivating programme that seamlessly blends classical masterpieces with ragtime and early jazz. The evening will include works such as the dramatic Prelude in C-sharp minor by Sergei Rachmaninoff, the dazzling Fantaisie-Impromptu by Frédéric Chopin, the ever-popular The Entertainer and Solace by Scott Joplin, the lyrical Liebesträume by Franz Liszt, and the vibrant I Got Rhythm by George Gershwin. Adding a delightful twist, Dyson will also perform a virtuosic piano interpretation of Bohemian Rhapsody by Freddie Mercury, promising an evening of both elegance and entertainment.

Blending music with a relaxed social atmosphere, Sip & Listen invites audiences to unwind while enjoying a glass of prosecco in a unique cultural setting.

Following the concert, guests are invited to a complimentary guided tour of the remarkable St. Augustine Priory complex, including the 16th-century church, the historic priory remains, and the fascinating World War II shelter—offering a rare opportunity to explore layers of Maltese history in one extraordinary location.

An Evening with Phillip Dyson – will be held at the recently restored St. Augustine Priory Apse, Old Bakery Street, Valletta, on Friday 15 May 2026 at 7:30pm. Entrance to the concert is at a suggested donation of €25 including prosecco.  One can obtain the tickets prior to the concert from the venue itself or by email: baroccobookings@gmail.com/baroccomalta@gmail.com or phone 79680952.