The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra returns to Gozo for – The Firebird in Gozo – with Principal Conductor Sergey Smbatyan in a concert presenting Stravinsky’s Suite for orchestra from the ballet The Firebird.

This is based on the story of Prince Ivan’s search for this rare magical bird to help him free the imprisoned princesses.

The MPO explained that the Russian folklore theme continues as highly acclaimed South Korean violinist Bomsori Kim joins for Tchaikovsky’s beloved Violin Concerto, a work imbued with poignant melodies culminating in a brilliant finale of folk-like dance motifs.

The Firebird in Gozo is being performed on Saturday, the 20th of November at the Aurora Opera House, Victoria, starting at 7.30pm.

The programme for the evening is as follows:

Pyotr IlyichTchaikovsky Violin Concerto, Op. 35

I. Allegro Moderato

II. Canzonetta: Andante

III. Finale: Allegro vivacissimo

Igor Stravinsky The Firebird Suite

I. Introduction – The Firebird and its dance – The Firebird’s variation

II. The Princesses’ Khorovod

III. Infernal dance of King Kashchei

IV. Berceuse

V. Finale

This concert is part of the Ministry for Gozo Reaching the Stars scheme through which young Gozitans may benefit from a 75% discount on tickets.

An exclusive Shuttle Service will be provided for patrons at a nominal fee of €2. The service will run from the Mgarr Ferry Terminal following the arrival of the 6:15pm Gozo Channel ferry.

The return leg leaves at the end of the concert. Pre-booking is required on events@maltaorchestra.com

In accordance to the Standards for safer organised controlled events taking place in an enclosed area, admittance shall be exclusively on presentation of a valid vaccination certificate and ID Card.

Pregnant persons need to present a negative rapid test result done within 24 hours or a negative PCR within 72 hours from start of event.

Attendees shall be subject to temperature checks at entrance. Masks are to be worn at all times

This concert is presented in collaboration with the Ministry of Gozo with the support of BOV. Tickets are available to purchase by clicking here.

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