A concert in honour of St Paul, was held on Sunday evening, with the Stella Maris Choir, at Saint Paul’s Church, Marsalforn.

Gozitan soprano Georgina Gauci, who is one of the regular members and soloist of the ‘Stella Maris’ Choir, took part in the concert, together with Maltese baritone Alfred Camilleri.

Various musical pieces were performed which related to Saint Paul, composed by Maltese composers and conductors, including Can. Emmanuel Micallef, Can. Luigi Fenech, Mro. Antonio Nani, Mro. Vincenzo Ciappara and Francesco de Cesare among others.

The ‘Stella Maris’ Choir was accompanied by an orchestra under the baton of Mro. Carmel P. Grech and assisted by Mro. Ivan Attard who is the Assistant conductor of the choir and orchestra.

Founded in 1999 by its conductor Mro. Carmel P. Grech, the choir is active in various feasts and religious celebrations throughout the year.

It is the resident choir of Ta’ Pinu National Sanctuary where it sings during the main celebrations. The Choir gives its service in Saint Helen’s Parish Basilica in Birkirkara during the titular feast of Saint Helen in August. The Choir sings in various churches and parishes around Gozo.

The concert, organised by the Culture Department within the Ministry for Gozo, was under the patronage of The Minister for Gozo Dr Anton Refalo. Also present in the audience for the occasion was Mgr. Mario Grech, Bishop of Gozo, as well as other distinguished guests.

Photograph: MGOZ George Scerri

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