Rockestra, a rock concert by the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra is being organised by the Malta Community Chest Fund to raise funds.
The concert, under the music direction of Sigmund Mifsud will be including works by groups such as Queen, Beach Boys, Eagles, Led Zepplin, Beatles and Deep Purple amongst others. Besides a number of instrumental pieces performed by the orchestra, a number of local artists will be having a unique experience by performing popular pieces together with 65 musicians of the philharmonic orchestra.
Local artists include: The Riffs, Jotham Saliba of Scream Daisy, Sopranos Maria Abela and Claire Caruana, Alex Bezzina, Raquela, Neville Refalo, Daniel Cauchi, Ruben Zahra, Paul Borg Bonaci of Fakawi and DJ Owen.
One of the main attractions will be the High Power Projections by Ross Ashton, who is known to the Maltese public island for designing the spectacular projections and images on Fort St. Angelo as part of Malta’s celebrations following its accession to the European Union in 2004. During the concert, those present will be able to assist to a fantastic experience of video images and projections enhancing the versatile rock music programme.
The concert is being held under the patronage of the President and Mrs Abela. Tickets at €10, are available from www.rockestra.org , the Embassy Cinema Box Office (Level 2) and the Millennium Stand Ta’ Qali. Children under 12 enter free if accompanied by adults.