Composer - Pianist - Artist

Bettina Farrugia (b. 2006) is a Maltese composer, pianist, and multidisciplinary artist whose work bridges classical tradition, cinematic storytelling, and contemporary expression. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Music Composition for Film, TV, and Games through Berklee Online, developing a distinctive compositional voice across orchestral works, cinematic scores, and original music.

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Bettina’s public career began with her debut soundtrack, Mirror’s Break, which received the awards for Best Film and Best Creativity and Originality at the Jumpstart Film Festival. Her early success led to a Golden Buzzer on Season 2 of Malta’s Got Talent, where she performed her original compositions to a national audience. She went on to reach the grand final, placing third overall with her original orchestral work Waltz of the Stars, following her dramatic composition Eclipse in the semifinals.

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Her work has also taken her onto the international stage. Bettina was selected as a finalist in the Tour Music Fest, further establishing her emerging presence as a young composer, and placing top 4 in the European Pianist Category.

 

She has performed alongside internationally recognised musicians, including Laura Marzadori, First Violin of Teatro alla Scala in Milan, at Malta’s Manoel Theatre, performing Shostakovich’s Five Pieces for Two Violins and Piano. She has also opened concerts for Russell Crowe.

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As a composer, Bettina is particularly drawn to music that moves beyond the concert hall and becomes part of a larger artistic narrative. She is currently developing Orphic, her debut album of original classical works, alongside a collection of experimental and melodic pieces. Her long-term artistic direction includes creating original music for ballet, with a particular interest in the relationship between composition, movement, choreography, and visual storytelling.

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Bettina’s work is driven by a desire to reimagine classical music for contemporary audiences, transforming its timeless foundations into expressive, cinematic, and emotionally engaging works that can live across film, stage, performance, and dance.