The Firebird in Gozo
TIME: 7:30 PM till 8:30 PM
presented in collaboration with the Ministry for Gozo BOMSORI KIM Violin Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto, Op. 35 The MPO returns to Gozo with Principal Conductor Sergey Smbatyan in a concert presenting Stravinsky’s Suite for orchestra from the ballet The Firebird, based on the story of Prince Ivan’s search for this rare magical bird to help him free the imprisoned princesses. The Russian folklore theme continues as highly acclaimed South Korean violinist Bomsori Kim joins for Tchaikovsky’s beloved Violin Concerto, a work imbued with poignant melodies culminating in a brilliant finale of folk-like dance motifs. This concert is part of the Reaching the Stars scheme through which young Gozitans may benefit from a 75% discount on tickets. More info: https://mgoz.gov.mt/en/Pages/Other/Reaching-the-Stars.aspx An exclusive Shuttle Service will be provided for patrons at a nominal fee of €2. The service will run from the Mġarr Ferry Terminal following the arrival of the 6:15PM Gozo Channel ferry. The return leg leaves at the end of the concert. Pre-booking is required on events@maltaorchestra.com Health Protocols: in accordance to the Standards for safer organised controlled events taking place in an enclosed area Pregnant persons need to present a negative rapid test result done within 24 hours or a negative PCR within 72 hours from start of event. Attendees shall be subject to temperature checks at entrance. Masks to be worn at all times.
SERGEY SMBATYAN Conductor
Igor Stravinsky The Firebird Suite
Admittance shall be exclusively on presentation of a valid vaccination certificate and ID card.
LOCATION: Teatru Aurora, Victoria