The Leone Band of Victoria, Gozo, special celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary from its foundation are well underway.
The anniversary, which falls in 2013, is being celebrated through a number of events spanning over 16 months, from June 2012 to November 2013 and include a wide range of musical, cultural, philanthropic and social events.
Concerts by the band have been performed in Victoria and Marsalforn and a publication [1] of the band’s own history was launched, compiled and updated by Grazio A Grech
‘Resounding Gozo,’ is an exhibition mounted by the Leone Philarmonic Society of Victoria as part of the activities marking the 150th anniversary from its foundation.
The inauguration of the exhibition was attended by the Minister for Gozo, Giovanna Debono and the Minister for Justice, Dialogue and the Family, Chris Said.
This exhibition will remain open until the 15th of August 2012 at Banca Giuratale, Victoria.
The 150th anniversary celebrations continue with the annual festivities of Santa Marija, with an open-air grand concert in Savina Square on August 9th at 9pm.
The concert will feature a programme of film music, followed by the announcement of the main 150-anniversary celebrations until November 2013 and the performance of the cantata A Maria Assunta, composed in 1913.
Leone Band in concert – Festa edition will be directed by Colin Attard. Entrance for the concert is free of charge. Seating is provided on a first-come-first-served basis.
Further information may be obtained from www.leone.org.mt. [2]