US Curtis Institute of Music scholar, baritone Charles Buttigieg, has performed his annual Christmas concert, Greeting Christmas at the Ghajnsielem parish church on December 14. Mro John Galea accompanied Buttigieg on the organ. The programme included evergreen carols in different languages and the performance of Emanuele Galea’s Sinfonia Pastorale on the organ. The concert was sponsored by the Gozo Ministry’s cultural heritage directorate.
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The Gozo Ministry’s culture unit organised a Nativity-themed art competition in collaboration with the Mikiel Anton Vassalli College Visual and Performing Art School for students aged between five and 12. All artworks submitted by students are on display at Independence Square, Victoria. Four selected images will be sent to all Gozitan households as part of the ministry’s official Christmas postcard.
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Il-Ħaġar museum in Victoria is keeping to its custom of presenting concertinos during festive season.
The first instrumental and vocal recital, Christmas Charm, was held recently. It featured two sisters, accompanied by pianist Francis Camilleri.
Valentina Rapa performed works on her saxophone alto, followed by soprano Antonella Rapa.
Another concert, Gloria in excelsis, will be held on Saturday, at 11.30am. It will feature the Laudate Pueri choir.
The concerts are supported by the Gozo Ministry’s cultural heritage directorate.
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