The 10th edition of the Opera vs Pop Under the Stars is being presented by the Gozo Youth Orchestra in collaboration with The Ministry for Gozo and the American Embassy.

The concert will feature soprano Pamela Agius, bass Noel Galea and tenor Ludwig Galea, and will be directed by Joseph Grech.

The first part of the programme will consist of classical and operatic songs and arias, followed by an array of lighter pop arrangements from film soundtracks and musicals.

Ever since its inception in 2002, The Gozo Youth Wind Band & Orchestra, which consists of two separate groups of young and promising musicians, have been entertaining the public with a wide range of stylistic repertoire to the enjoyment of all age groups.

These musicians meet regularly to prepare a wide spectrum of music to be performed in events across Gozo and Malta.

The concept behind this project is to create a new approach to concert performances by nearly-similar ensembles and strives to explore new/innovative aspects of presenting performances; this besides creating the opportunity for young musicians to perform in a collective manner.

The concert is being held today at 8.30pm at Villa Rundle Gardens, Victoria. Entrance is strictly by reservation. Tickets can be booked by sending an e-mail to gozowindbandorchestra@yahoo.co.uk or by calling 9942 1611 or 7942 1611. Patrons are requested to be seated at 8.15pm.