A year a half of rehearsals has culminated to last weekend’s concerts at the Mediterranean Conference Centre; three concerts packed with emotions and satisfaction. Choir direction was in the able hands of Pamela Bezzina, who wrote all the choir arrangements and guided us throughout the journey to these concerts. Christian Borg, our manager and pianist, produced the concerts. We were accompanied on stage by a 7 piece band under the direction of the talented Kris Spiteri, who also wrote all the musical arrangements, and a 70-piece children’s choir whose angelic voices joined us in a few songs.
Strummin’ What A Feelin’
The 14th edition of Strummin’ is now over. This year it was my 4th time participating in this yearly event, in which I sang the popular Maltese tune “Viva Malta” originally by Freddie Portelli. All proceeds from this year’s concert are going towards the St. Jeanne Antide Foundation in aid of their SOAR (Surviving Abuse with Resilience) project. A summer of rehearsals for the guitarists, band, backing-vocalists and soloists culminated in two great nights (9th and 10th October) with very warm audiences. Surely another experience to cherish!
#AGC15 in Concert Rehearsals
The third Animae Gospel Choir national concert is happening soon … on the 30th & 31st of October, as well as a matinee on the 1st of November, at the Mediterranean Conference Centre! Rehearsals have been going on for over a year, and at the moment we’re brushing up our new concert repertoire that includes gospel classics and popular fan favourites! Continue reading “#AGC15 in Concert Rehearsals”
Strummin’ What A Feelin’ – Rehearsals
Rehearsals are currently underway for this year’s upcoming Strummin’ What A Feelin’ happening on the 9th & 10th of October! Strummin’ is made up of around 60 guitarists & a band, that will accompany the singers on the Sir Temi Zammit Hall stage. This will be my 4th participation in this concert! Continue reading “Strummin’ What A Feelin’ – Rehearsals”
L’Elisir D’Amore – Rehearsals
L’Elisir d’Amore (The Elixir of Love) is a comic opera by composer Gaetano Donizetti, with an Italian libretto by Felice Romani. It is directed by Denise Mulholland, with costume design by Isabel Warrington, and set design in the hands of Pierre Portelli. We have started rehearsals back in November of last year, in preparation for our performance at the prestigious Manoel Theatre, kicking off in a month’s time. Continue reading “L’Elisir D’Amore – Rehearsals”