The Gozo Youth Orchestra launched its November rock concert during the 11th edition of ‘Opera vs Pop Under the Stars’ at the Gozo Ministry’s court-yard in Victoria. The concert was hosted by Gozo Minister Justyne Caruana and US Ambassador G. Kathleen Hill.
The concert featured a programme of classical and operatic songs followed by pop arrangements, with the participation of soloists Pamela Agius Cibrano, Noel Galea as well as pop singer Francesco Joseph Nicodeme of Italy. They were joined by guest singers Francesca Sciberras and Sarah Bonnici. The orchestra was under the direction of its founder Mro Joseph Grech.
The November 30 concert, titled ‘Queen meets Coldplay’, to be held at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta will feature Cash & Band and Killer Queen Band, the Gozo Youth Orchestra and singers Ludwig Galea, Chris Grech, Neville Refalo and Dorothy Bezzina.