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While historically Malta attracted the prevailing super-powers of every epoch to exploit the island’s strategic importance, today it acts like a magnetic springboard to leading musicians of all types, from ageing rock groups, Jazz legends, chart-topping singers and the raging pop DJ networks to operatic singers, orchestras and choirs from the four corners of the world.
What used to be a central military stronghold is today a major beacon for music-lovers who either happen to be in Malta for business and pleasure or travel purposely to the island for the many and varied concerts that take place throughout the year. From Elton John, Sting and Simply Red to Viennese string quartets, American blue grass groups and the cream of Europe’s opera circuit, one is bound to fill his musical niche.
Every July a popular jazz festival enlivens the 16th-century UNESCO World Heritage Site of Valletta for three summer nights. The festival attracts world-renowned jazz musicians. Past performers include The Alan Parsons Live Project, Bill Brufords's Earthworks featuring Tim Garland, Diana Krall, Chick Corea, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Wayne Shorter, Ian Ritchie, Yellow Jackets, Bill Bruford and Percy Jones. Concerts of local talent are also on for most of the year, again catering for all musical genres.
The Maltese musical calendar is replete with concerts by home-grown rock and pop groups, choirs and opera companies, while the many village and town brass bands traditionally offer yet another musical alternative.
Pride of place is taken by the National Orchestra which was formed in the immediate post-independence period of the 60s. The Orchestra's extensive programme of events consists mainly of symphonic concerts at the Manoel Theatre, also known as the National Theatre, the Mediterranean Conference Centre and other venues apart from opera productions in Malta and Gozo.
The National Orchestra is frequently invited by the President of the Republic of Malta to perform in State concerts in honour of visiting Heads of States. Hotels and travel agencies as well as the constellation of Malta-related websites offer on-line and personal pre-bookings for most concerts.
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NnG Promotions. This is one of Malta’s leading concert organisers and promoters. They have brought over numerous top acts and international superstars. To find out what they have coming up next visit www.nngpromotions.com
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