The Ghaqda Muzikali San Pietru fil-Ktajjen Birzebbuga in collaboration with Tumas Group shall be presenting mezzo soprano Lucienne Cassar in a Concert of Operatic Excerpts and Songs at the New Dolmen Conference Centre on Friday 30 November. A band consisting of 45 musicians shall be directed by Chev. Mro Vincent Bonnici K.T.L.

This concert brings to an end the celebrations organised by the St Peter in Chains Musical Society on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Society’s foundation.

Mezzo soprano Lucienne Cassar commenced her studies in vocal technique, repertoire and interpretation with the renowned soprano Antoinette Miggiani and later on at the Johann Strauss School of Music.

Ms Cassar made her first debut in opera as La Zia Principessa in Puccini’s Suor Angelica at the Manoel Theatre.

She participated in the St Cecilia Annual Band Concert at the Manoel Theatre where she was invited to sing by the St Peter in Chains Band Club. She also participated in the Llangollen International Music Competition which is organised every year in Wales and in Student Exchange visits to Italy by the Ministry of Education.

She also took part in various Operatic Recitals organised by the Malta Cultural Institute, Russian Cultural Centre, School of Music, Lunchtime Concerts and is yearly invited by both the Lilly Band of Mqabba and St Peter in Chains Band Club to participate in Gala Concerts.

Lucienne Cassar won the Bice Mizzi Vassallo Special Competition for Singers for her outstanding performance and a Year Scholarship at the Conservatoire Regional de Lyon.

Earlier this year Lucienne cassar successfully participated in the popular TV Programme La Corrida on Canale 5. This TV programme is presented by the prominent TV personality Gerry Scotti.