Recital of Austrian music

The second concert in the Bir Miftuħ Music Festival organised by Din l-Art Ħelwa will consist of Music From Austria.

The concert, on Friday, will feature two groups of talented young performers, the Ensemble Pianoflauti II and the SMS-String Quartet. The highlight of the evening will be a performance by guest artist baritone Benno Schollum who will sing accompanied by his daughter, Sophie, on the piano.

The recital, which will take place at the mediaeval church of Santa Marija ta' Bir Miftuħ (which can be reached by turning left at the roundabout before Luqa airport) has been made possible by courtesy of the Austrian Embassy in collaboration with MIA plc.

The programme includes a varied repertoire of music from Schubert, Copland, Haydn, Kronke, Mendelssohn, Farkas, Kember, Gattermeyer and Von Steen.

The fund raising concert starts at 8 p.m. with the proceeds going to Din l-Art Ħelwa restoration programmes.

Tickets cost €20 per person, including refreshments after the performance.

For more information call 2122 5952/2122 0358 between 9 a.m. and 12 noon or call at the offices of Din l-Art Ħelwa at 133 Melita Street, Valletta.