Lydia Buttigieg

Dr. Lydia Buttigieg is an accomplished piano accompanist, lecturer, pianist, harpist, and musicologist with nearly twenty-five years of professional experience spanning performance, education, and scholarly research. Her academic career centers on Maltese musical heritage, with particular expertise in documenting and analyzing the works of 20th-century Maltese composer Carmelo Pace (1906-1993).

Her research interests include:

• Maltese Music History and Cultural Context
• Music Education Curriculum Development
• Piano and Harp Performance Practice
• Music Analysis with Pitch-class Set Theory
• Orchestral and Chamber Music Studies

Dr. Buttigieg's scholarly contributions demonstrate a methodical approach to musicological research, combining historical documentation with analytical techniques. Her PhD thesis provides a comprehensive examination of Carmelo Pace's entire compositional output across seven chapters covering orchestral works, chamber music, keyboard compositions, choral pieces, and operas. She has also investigated the historical development of Maltese musical institutions, particularly the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra from the 17th to 20th centuries.

Her publications reveal consistent focus on bridging historical musicology with practical music education, as evidenced by her work developing standards for Maltese secondary school music curricula. Dr. Buttigieg approaches music as 'a multisensory experience which encompasses and focuses on listening, seeing, moving and the emotional aspect of the human awareness,' emphasizing holistic educational approaches.

Her academic impact is reflected in her growing recognition within musicological circles, with her Academia.edu profile showing over 6,300 public views and 131 followers as of 2025.

As an educator, Dr. Buttigieg has focused on creating comprehensive music curricula that enhance sensory perception and psychomotor skills while aligning Maltese music education standards with European frameworks. Her program notes for contemporary Maltese composers demonstrate her commitment to promoting current musical developments in Malta.