Ever since its inception in 2002, The Gozo Youth Wind Band & Orchestra, consisting of two (2) 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.

Pamela Agius

Noel Galea

OPERA VS POP UNDER THE STARS – 7th EDITION – Gozo Ministry’s Courtyard 2014

Following our six previous successful editions of Opera vs Pop Under the Stars and the highly successful spectacle of the opening of this year’s edition of Notte Gozitana – Lejlet Lapsi 2012, 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 – 7th Edition” by the Gozo Youth Orchestra. The concert will be held Monday 28th July, 2014 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. Anton Refalo and the Ambassador for the United States of America H.E. Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley.

The concert will feature Soprano Pamela Agius (New York), Bass Noel Galea (Gozo) and Pop Singer Francesco Joseph Nicodeme (Italy) together with Gozitan and Maltese singers and musicians. The first part of the programme 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.

This event is being put up in collaboration with the Ministry for Gozo, the American Embassy, the Culture Section within the Ministry for Gozo, Joseph Portelli Projects and General Soft Drinks Co. Ltd.

Ticket hotline: Mob: +356 79421611/+356 99421611     email: [email protected]

Optional Gold/Vip tickets including Pre-Concert Cocktail Reception and guaranteed seating in the first 3 rows available.