Intermezzo for Strings – features a string orchestra under the musical direction of Pierre Louis Attard and leader Marcelline Agius, which will showcase works by renowned composers synonymous with the operatic genre.
October is synonymous with Opera in Gozo, [1] celebrating this joyous and rousing art form.
The repertoire for the evening will include among others, pieces by Mozart, Mascagni, Massenet, Verdi, Puccini and Rossini shall be performed, including Mozart’s ‘Divertimento in F,’ Rossini’s Sonata for Strings No. 1, Massenet’s ‘Méditation’ from Thaïs, and Mascagni’s ‘Intermezzo’ from Cavalleria Rusticana.
Intermezzo for Strings takes place this coming Sunday, the 15th of October at St. Augustine’s Church, in Victoria, starting at 7.30pm.
Entrance is free of charge and all are welcome to attend.
The concert is presented in collaboration with the Cultural Heritage Department within the Ministry for Gozo.