A reminder that next Monday, the Youth Orchestra within The Gozo Youth Wind Band & Orchestra will be presenting the 16th Edition of Opera vs Pop Under the Stars, in the wonderful setting of the Ggantija Temples, Xaghra.

Guest singer Pamela Cibrano (New York), the original soprano who took part in the first 12 editions of this annual concert event, will join present resident soprano Nicola Said – Soprano (Malta/UK) and guest soprano Francesca Power – Soprano (UK).

Resident singers Bass Noel Galea (Gozo, Malta), Pop Tenor Ludwig Galea (Malta) and Pop Singer Sarah Bonnici (Gozo, Malta) as well as upcoming musical theatre singer Tara Azar (UK) will team up to present an astounding evening in the unique setting of Ggantija.

The concert consists of arias, duets and orchestral excerpts from the opera world in the first part while shifting to a lighter style repertoire spanning from musical theatre, soundtracks and pop music in the second part.

The Gozo Youth Orchestra will be under the direction of its founder and musical director Mro Dr Joseph Grech.

This musical spectacle will be held at the Ggantija Archaeological Park, on Monday, the 29th of July, starting at 8.30pm.

As in previous years this event is held in conjunction with the US Embassy to Malta and under the distinguished patronage of Ms Constance J. Milstein, U.S. Ambassador to Malta. Limited number of places are available (on a first-come-first-served basis) and special logistic arrangements are being adhered to safeguard this site.

Booking is now open and for reservation details kindly send and email on gozowindbandorchestra@yahoo.co.uk or contact info 7942 1611/9942 1611. Visit the website: https://gozowindbandorchestra.com or facebook: The Gozo Youth Wind Band & Orchestra.

Photo: Gozo News/Alain Salvary

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