Ever since its inception in 2002, The Gozo Youth Wind Band & Orchestra, consisting of two separate groups of young and promising musicians, have been entertaining the general public with a wide range of stylistic repertoire to the enjoyment of all age-groups. Hailing from all over Gozo (and enriched with proficient guest musicians including foreign residents residing on the island), these young musicians meet regularly to prepare a wide spectrum of musical genre to be performed in various high-caliber events held from time to time in Gozo and Malta.
The whole concept behind this project, (originating after a successful tour by The Derbyshire City & County Youth Wind Band & Orchestra in 2001), besides creating the opportunity to young talented musicians perform in the collective manner, is to create a new approach to concert performances by nearly-similar ensembles and strives to explore new/innovative aspects of presenting its performances.
Following our ten previous successful editions of Opera vs Pop Under the Stars, The Gozo Youth Orchestra in collaboration with The Ministry for Gozo and Embassy of the United States of America presents: "Opera vs Pop Under the Stars - 11th Edition" by the Gozo Youth Orchestra. The concert will be held Monday 30th July, 2018 at 8.30 p.m. Patrons are requested to be seated at 8.15 p.m. The concert will be hosted by the Hon. Minister for Gozo - Dr. Justyne Caruana and the Ambassador for the United States of America H.E. G. Kathleen Hill.
The concert will feature Soprano Pamela Agius (New York), Bass Noel Galea (Gozo) and Pop Singer Francesco Joseph Nicodeme (Italy) together with Gozitan upcoming pop singers Sarah Bonnici and Francesca Sciberras. The first part of the program will consist of classical and operatic songs and arias, followed by an array of lighter pop arrangements from soundtracks and musicals in the second part. Patrons are invited to an after-concert treat. Tickets strictly by reservation and optional VIP seating is also available by emailing: [email protected] or 9942 1611/7942 1611.
This event is being put up in collaboration with the Ministry for Gozo, the American Embassy, the Culture Section within the Ministry for Gozo, Bank of Valletta, APS Bank, HSBC, Joseph Portelli Projects, and General Soft Drinks Co. Ltd.