A concert that will merge rock with the classical sounds of a philharmonic orchestra will be held to raise funds for the Malta Community Chest Fund on September 12.

The event was launched by President George Abela and his wife Margaret, chairman of the Malta Community Chest Fund.

Mrs Abela said the Malta Community Chest Fund was seeking to reach as many people as possible in order to be more effective in its work.

She said that Rockestra, as the concert has been called, will be held in collaboration with the National Philharmonic Orchestra at Ta' Qali fairs and convention centre, with assistance from the National Lotteries Good Causes Fund.

The orchestra will play pieces by Queen, The Beach Boys, Eagles, Led Zepplin, The Beatles and Deep Purple.

Also taking part will be The Riffs and Scream Daisy's Jotham.

The programme will see a mixture of rock and classical music with the participation of sopranos Maria Abela and Claire Caruana, Alex Bezzina, Raquela Dalli Gonzi, Neville Refalo, Daniel Cauchi, composer Ruben Zahra, Fakawi and DJ Owen.

There will also be a light show by Ross Ashton's High Power Projections.

Entrance will be against a donation of €10 for the Malta Community Chest Fund. Booking opens on Monday on www.rockestra.org, the Embassy Shopping Complex and, later, other venues.

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