Calleja presents hundreds of concert tickets to care institutions

Maltese tenor Joseph Calleja this afternoon presented a number of complimentary tickets for Saturday's concert to residents of several care institutions. The presentation was held at the Mediterranean Conference Centre during the first rehearsal to bring together Joseph Calleja, Riccardo Cocciante, Dionne Warwick and the Joseph Calleja HSBC Children's Choir.

Last year, Joseph Calleja presented 300 tickets to children residing in different homes. This year, he extended his personal initiative further, to also include homes for young people and adults.

The presentations were made to Dar Santa Tereza, Mount Carmel Young People's Unit, Dar Merhba Bik, Osanna Pia, Dar Fejda and Dar San Guzepp.

On Wednesday, Calleja delighted hundreds of elderly residents at San Vincenz de Paule residence during a brief private recital.

"Every year I look forward to performing in Malta, One of my dreams is to make this beautiful music accessible to everyone, across all generations. I trust that the evening will be a memorable and magical experience for all the people who receive these tickets."

On Saturday, Joseph will be joined on stage by Italian star Riccardo Cocciante and Dionne Warwick. Maltese singer Raquela and soprano Maria Abela will also be performing with Joseph Calleja.

Also taking part will be the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Mro Paul Bateman and the 500-strong Joseph Calleja HSBC children's choir under the guidance of Soprano Gillian Zammit.