The Gozo Youth Orchestra within The Gozo Youth Wind Band & Orchestra kick-starts its annual Summer events with the 16th Edition of Opera vs Pop Under the Stars. This highly expected orchestral music galore spectacle will be held once again at the Ggantija Archaeological Park on Monday 29th July 2024 at 8.30p.m.

This year’s edition will include guest singer Pamela Cibrano (New York, US), the original soprano who took part in the first 12 editions of this annual concert event. She will join our present resident soprano Nicola Said – Soprano (Malta/UK) and guest soprano Francesca Power – Soprano (UK). Resident singers Bass Noel Galea (Gozo, Malta), Pop Tenor Ludwig Galea (Malta) and Pop Singer Sarah Bonnici (Gozo, Malta) as well as upcoming musical theatre singer Tara Azar (UK) will team up to present an astounding evening in the unique setting of Ggantija. The concert consists of arias, duets and orchestral excerpts from the opera world in the first part while shifting to a lighter style repertoire spanning from musical theatre, soundtracks and pop music in the second part. The Gozo Youth Orchestra will be under the direction of its founder and musical director Mro Dr Joseph Grech.

As in previous years this event is held in conjunction with the US Embassy to Malta and under the distinguished patronage of Ms Constance J. Milstein, U.S. Ambassador to Malta. Limited number of places are available (on a first-come-first-served basis) and special logistic arrangements are being adhered to safeguard this site.

Booking is now open and for reservation details kindly send on gozowindbandorchestra@yahoo.co.uk or contact info 7942 1611/9942 1611. Visit our website: https://gozowindbandorchestra.com.

This event was made possible through the assistance of: Cultural Heritage Directorate; Ministry for Gozo and Planning; U.S. Embassy Malta; Heritage Malta; Ministry for the National Heritage, The Arts and Local Government; Malta Tourism Authority; Malta International Airport; General Soft Drinks Co. Ltd; The Duke Boutique Hotel; Paul Stellini Design Studio.