The King’s Own Philharmonic Society has invited Chorus Urbanus to participate in its Annual Symphony Band Concert, taking place at Our Lady of Porto Salvo Basilica in Valletta on Saturday, the 5th of November, 2011. This will be the fourth time that the choir has joined in to perform with the King’s Own Philharmonic Society.

The concert will feature works of a sacred character by Verdi, Puccini, Frisina, Rimsky-Korsakov, Faure’ and the choir’s musical director, Dr John Galea. The choir and soloists will conclude the concert with the performance of three movements from the oratorio Il-Qalb ta’ Kristu, that has been ably transcribed for symphony band by the composer himself. The excerpts from the oratorio are being performed by courtesy of Msgr. Rev. George Bezzina who had commissioned the work, back in 2005. The vocal soloists that will take part will be Yvonne Galea (Soprano), Antonella Mercieca (Alto), Charles Vincenti (Tenor) and Noel Galea (Bass).

The concert will start at 7.30 pm and will be under the distinguished patronage of H.E. Dr George Abela, President of the Republic.

Entrance to the concert is free and patrons are kindly asked to be seated by 7.15 pm.

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