The Mnarja Philharmonic Band recently gave a concert, entitled ‘Big Band Adventures’, at Martin Camilleri Square, Nadur.
The first part of the concert, under the direction of Joseph Grech, included The Marriage of Figaro, Capriccio Espagnol, Italian Holiday Medley, The Great Escape march and The Last of the Mohicans theme, followed by The Typewriter, featuring a soloist on a typewriter accompanied by the band.
The second part consisted of popular medleys and pop music played by the band for the last 20 years.
These included Big Band Spectacular, The Golden Age of Broadway and Movie Spectaculars, followed by Greatest Hits of the 80s.
During the concert Chris Said, Joe Buttigieg and Joseph Zerafa were elected honorary presidents of the band.