This evening, the St. Joseph Band held its annual concert of religious music which included a mixture of funeral marches and other works related to the Holy week. The event was held at the St Anthony's Church dressed in its traditional red “damask”, was packed for the evening, which concluded with a reception at the youth centre.

The band was conducted by Director Mro Sunny Galea A.L.C.M. and assisted by Mro. Frankie Debono. Throughout the concert, Fr. Joseph Magro ofm shared some spiritual thoughts for religious reflections. Notary Josepha Xuereb was compère for the evening.

The event opened with 'Innu lill-Madonna tad-Duluri' composed by Sunny Galea. Other pieces included 'Al Mio Migliore Amico' composed by local Bandsman Anthony Galea, 'Dall' Opera Mose' by G. Rossini and 'La Forza del Destino' by G. Verdi. Meanwhile, Mro Frankie Debono directed 'In a Monastery Garden' from A.W. Keelbey and 'Pilgrim's Chorus' by R. Wagner. Mro Debono directed the last piece of music composed by himself,  'L' Ultimo Respiro' which features prominently in the Sul Calvario Album.

The pieces were played at an astonishing level of virtuosity which rightly brought those present to their feet to acknowledge with applause.

The event was broadcasted live on Radju Lauretana. Those who missed the event can listen to the recorded podcast by clicking here