The Malta Independent on Sunday
Opera vs Pop Under the Stars – 14th edition
Ever since its inception in 2002, The Gozo Youth Wind Band and Orchestra, consisting of two separate groups of young and promising musicians, have been entertaining the general public with a stylistic repertoire to the enjoyment of all age-groups. Hailing from all over Gozo (and enriched with proficient guest musicians including foreign residents residing on the island), these young musicians meet regularly to prepare a wide spectrum of musical genre to be performed in various high-calibre events held from time to time in Gozo and Malta.
The whole concept behind this project, (originating after a successful tour by The Derbyshire City & County Youth Wind Band & Orchestra in 2001), besides creating the opportunity to young talented musicians to perform in the collective manner, is to create a new approach to concert performances by nearly similar ensembles and strives to explore innovative aspects of presenting its performances.
Following our 13 previous successful editions of Opera vs Pop Under the Stars, The Gozo Youth Orchestra in collaboration with The Ministry for Gozo and the Embassy of the United States of America, and having had to put
up a restricted version last year due to the Covid19 pandemic are once again proud to present their 14th edition with an enhanced layout and a strong line-up of singers.
The concert will feature soprano Nicola Said (Malta), bass Noel Galea (Gozo), pop tenor
Ludwig Galea (Malta), pop tenor Francesco Nicodeme (Malta) and pop singers Sarah Bonnici (Gozo) joined by Francesca Sciberras and Fabian Galea, pop singers from Gozo. The Gozo Youth Orchestra will be under the direction of its founder/musical director Mro Joseph Grech. The first part of the programme will consist of classical and operatic songs and arias, followed by an array of lighter pop arrangements from soundtracks and musicals. The concert will be held on Monday, 1 August at 8.30pm.
Patrons are requested to be seated at 8.15pm. The concert will be hosted by Clint Camilleri, Minister for Gozo and Gwendolyn “Wendy” Green, the Chargé d’Affaires, US Embassy. Tickets strictly by reservation and available by sending an email on: gozowindbandorchestra@yahoo.co. uk or by phoning on 9942 1611, 7942 1611.
This event is in collaboration with the Ministry for Gozo, the American Embassy, Arts Council Malta, Cultural Heritage Directorate within the Ministry for Gozo, The General Soft Drinks, Duke Boutique Hotel, Karkanja and MTA