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Projects - Classic Route

Sinfonija BHU

Time: 7:30pm | Location: Pjazza Teatru Rjal

For this year’s Notte Bianca, the 20-piece Brass House Unit joins forces with a 15-piece string orchestra and Kor Malta – Malta’s National Choir for a spectacular one-night performance. The concert will feature some of the most prolific and timeless classical choir pieces – but with a twist.

BHU will reimagine these masterpieces, transforming them into fresh, unexpected genres ranging from electronic soundscapes to powerful pop and beyond. The result is a daring fusion of tradition and innovation: a celebration of Malta’s musical heritage pushed into new, uncharted territory.

Eku mill-Passat Malti - Opera Interattiva

Time: 7pm & 8:30pm | Location: Sala Isouard, Teatru Manoel

Eku, a middle aged Maltese farmer has unlocked a way to explore his ancestors' past. But he needs your help! "Eku mill-Passat Malti - Opera Interattiva" invites you to shape Eku's journey of rediscovery through interactive memory lights which will reveal moments from Malta's vibrant history and culture, brought to life through music by local composers and the spirits of his ancestors. Choose a light, uncover a story, and immerse yourself in Malta's legacy with Eku.

Opera Bianca

Time: 7:30pm & 9pm | Location: Sala Isouard, Teatru Manoel

Step into an evening of opera with Opera Bianca, created especially for this year’s Notte Bianca. Mezzo-soprano Raisa Marie Micallef and tenor Giosuè Agius, joined by pianist Nicholas Conrad, bring warmth and charm to a programme of beloved arias and duets. From Bizet’s fiery "Habanera" to Verdi’s unforgettable "La Donna è Mobile", the night celebrates passion, beauty, and the timeless magic of the voice.

Gregorian Strings

Time: 7:15pm & 8:15pm | Location: St Paul of the Shipwreck Church

This performance will present works by Pierre Luigi di Palestrina an iconic composer for Polyphonic Sacred Music. These marvellous works will be transformed from voices to six string instruments highlighting the beauty of the melodies themselves.

Notre Dame

Time: 7:30pm & 9pm | Location: Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

In this concert, Notre Dame bring together sacred masterpieces and beloved hymns that echo both faith and humanity’s longing for peace, freedom, and joy. This is The People’s Voice, a voice of prayer, of freedom, and of joy, sung across generations and lifted together in harmony.

Arji Sagri

Time: 7:30pm, 8:15pm & 9pm | Location: Basilica of St Dominic

Celebrate the new organ at St Dominic's Basilica with a concert of sacred favourites. Baritone Joseph Lia and organist Natalia Rakhmatulina will perform Sacred Arias by Rossini, Verdi, Mendelssohn, much loved Ave Marias, and powerful solo organ works.

Sagru Kontemporanju

Time: 7:15pm & 8:15pm | Location: St Ursola Church

Vox Dulcis Chorale explores choral repertoire composed by contemporary composers, writing in a variety of genres. The programme includes works by Dilworth, Wilby, MacLeod, Archer and numerous other contemporary composers. The choir is directed by John Anthony Fsadni and accompanied by Petra Magri Gatt.

Tota Pulchra

Time: 7pm, 8pm, 9pm | Location: St Francis of Assisi Church

Enjoy a musical concert by the Tota Pulchra Choir of Cospicua, presenting a programme of sacred and inspirational themes. The performance features selections from beloved musicals.

Mill-Gallarija tal-Każin

Time: 8:30pm & 9:30pm | Location: King's Own Band Club

Strauss Soirée

Time:  7:30pm | Location: Malta Chamber of Commerce

In 2025, the world is celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Johann Strauss II, the brilliant Austrian composer known as “The Waltz King.” His music is being celebrated in theatres around the world through various concerts, particularly in Vienna, where his waltzes and polkas delight audiences. During the Strauss Soirée concert, the audience will have the opportunity to experience the elegance of Viennese life through various musical works by Strauss. Among the vast repertoire that will be played during the evening, the audience can enjoy famous pieces such as “Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka” and the famous piece “The Blue Danube,” among others.

Kitarra u Klarinett

Time: 7pm - 10pm | Location: The Ministry for Culture, Lands & Local Government

Join classical guitarist Evan Plumpton and clarinettist Noel Beck for an evocative evening of music that transcends borders and genres. This unique program features works inspired by the passionate rhythms of Astor Piazzolla, the lush Brazilian landscapes of Heitor Villa-Lobos, and the hauntingly beautiful film scores of Ennio Morricone.

St Paul Metropolitan Orchestra

Time: 7:30pm & 9pm | Location: St Paul's Pro-Cathedral

The SPMO will be participating as an ensemble of 26 musicians accompanied by a Tenor Charles Vincenti and Soprano Rosabelle Bianchi and will be performing a selection of popular and all time favourite arias from operas, operettas and musicals, including "O Mio Babbino Caro", "I Could Have Danced All Night", "Non ti scordar di me", the "Intermezzo" from Cavalleria Rusticana, Morricone's "Nella Fantasia", Verdi's "Brinidisi" from La Traviata and many more.

Kruż

Time: 7pm, 8pm & 9pm | Location: Malta Society of Arts

Join young musicians Matthew Zammit and Amy Borg as they take you on a short musical cruise around the Mediterranean, departing from the magnificent Palazzo de la Salle. In just half an hour, they will be showcasing repertoire for piano and violin from Italy, France, Spain, Greece, Türkiye, and, of course, Malta.

Strauss, Reimagined

Time: 7:30pm, 8:30pm & 9:30pm | Location: Malta Society of Arts

To celebrate the 200th birthday of Johann Strauss II, this half-hour piano programme revives the Waltz King’s most celebrated works. Themes such as The Blue Danube and Voices of Spring are transformed through improvisation and modern textures, offering audiences the chance to encounter Strauss’ music from a fresh perspective.