The Swingles in concert at Pjazza Teatru Rjal

For more than half a century The Swingles have pushed the boundaries of vocal music. The seven young singers that make up today’s London-based group – Joanna Goldsmith-Eteson, Federica Basile, Liz Swain, Oliver Griffiths, Jon Smith, Kevin Fox and Edward Randell – are driven by the same innovative spirit that has defined the five-time Grammy® winners since they first made waves in the 1960s, that is to make new and exciting music as well as to continue performing the older repertoire.

At a time when a cappella music is more popular than ever, The Swingles are recognised as masters of their craft. Over the years the group’s versatility has led to collaborations with artists as diverse as the Modern Jazz Quartet, Jamie Cullum and Labrinth. Luciano Berio was one of the first composers to explore the sound of the Swingles’ amplified voices in an orchestral setting with his groundbreaking Sinfonia. In addition to a busy touring schedule that regularly takes them to North and South America, Europe and Asia, The Swingles present their own London A Cappella Festival at Kings Place each January.

The repertoire for the September concert at Pjazza Teatru Rjal (the first ever by this internationally renowned vocal ensemble in Malta) features music ranging from the Baroque masters Bach, Tallis and Corelli, through 20th century classics such as de Falla and Piazzolla and right up to the Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel and Narnia.

The concert on 18 September starts at 20:30h. Tickets are available from www.pjazzateatrurjal.mt Students, families and senior citizens may benefit from special discounts (terms and conditions apply). Date: 18 September 2018 Time: 20:30hr Venue: Pjazza Teatru Rjal