Maltese - born pianist, Maureen started studying the piano at the age of four. She passed the L.L.C.M. and L.R.S.M. with flying colours. She graduated with a B.A.(Hons.) from the University of Malta, followed by a P.G.C.E. She was awarded a scholarship by the Italian Government, and continued furthering her studies in Italy, obtaining the final Diploma from the Conservatorio of Florence.
She is presently reading for an M.Mus at the University of Surrey, under the direction of Clive Williamson. She is also studying Conducting, Criticism & Reviewing and Musicology.
This versatile and gifted pianist has a very varied repertoire, and has been widely acclaimed for her playing in Malta, Italy, Greece, England and Scotland. She enjoys accompanying and playing in chamber ensembles, and was the winner of the 2003 edition of the Croser-Hughes Chamber music Award, organised by the University of Surrey. She also placed second in two National piano competitions in Malta.
Maureen sings as an alto in various choirs, and for some years conducted her own chamber choir. She was the accompanist of several choirs in Malta and Italy, and was highly acclaimed for her sensitive and supportive pianism.