Gozo’s Gaulitanus Choir will conclude the Yuletide cultural events in Gozo by presenting its annual end of festive season concert. The concert, entitled Epiphany Joys, is in its seventh edition and is being held in collaboration with the Culture and Information Office, Ministry for Gozo. The concert is being held at the San Lawrenz Parish Church on Friday, January 6 and starts at 7.30pm.

The programme will be highly varied and will also feature a number of arrangements and compositions by British composer Sir Davis Willcocks, well known for his output in the Christmas repertoire.

With the concert being held in San Lawrenz, one of the foremost villages in Gozo traditionally promoting Christmas culture, one could not escape the lure of presenting some local numbers. Indeed, as also desired by San Lawrenz mayor, Noel Formosa, who is avidly supporting the concert, the concert will feature Gaulitanus Choir resident accompanist performing Emanuele Galea’s ever-popular Sinfonia Pastorale on the recently restored church organ. Other local numbers will Antonio Buhagiar’s Alma Redemptoris Mater and Colin Attard’s Ninni… Ninni.

Another interesting section will feature semi-classical numbers and highly rhythmic classical excerpts, all of which will be performed locally for the first time. These will be presented along several other numbers, including Stille Nacht and O Holy Night.

The concert will feature the Gaulitanus Choir and its soloists as well as a children’s choir, which will add sparkle to the atmosphere. The choir will be conducted by its musical director, Colin Attard, who also artistically directs the concert.

Entrance for the concert is free and the general public is invited to attend.