The Schola Cantorum Jubilate of Xagħra, which is celebrating its 14th anniversary since its foundation, introduced the Australian tradition of Carols by Candlelight in Malta in 2003.

The choir is committed to presenting a Christmas concert with a message. The aim is to help the audience experience the magic of Christmas – that magic which seems to have been somewhat lost in time.

The annual concert focuses on traditional, classical and popular carols or even new compositions or musical arrangements.

The repertoire chosen this year comprises works by the composers  Rossetti, Gruber, Joubert, Head, Rutter, Yon, Galea and Pace and musical arrangements by Willcocks and Portelli.

The choir will be under the direction of Marouska Attard, who will also interpret solo pieces and a duet with Albert Buttigieg.

Proceeds from the concert will be forwarded to Dar Ġużeppa Debono, which offers continuous service and support to vulnerable women who face/have faced many challenges.

This year’s edition of Carols by Candlelight is being held today and tomorrow at St Augustine’s Monastery in Victoria at 7.30pm. Tickets are on sale from D’Amato Records Shop in Valletta or Bargate Bookshop in Victoria. For more details, contact the organisers on info@scjchoir.com or else on 7945 0950. More information may be obtained on www.scjchoir.com.

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