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Held at the Oratory inside the historic St John’s Co-Cathedral, Valletta Resounds strings together the Caravaggio masterpiece with theatrical storytelling & timeless classical music.

Highlights

• Music, theatre, and art at the Oratory of St. John's Co-Cathedral
• Viewing of the Beheading of St John the Baptist with concert
• Caravaggio Masterpiece with unique light experience, live music and theatre

Description

Valletta Resounds elegantly strings together the Caravaggio masterpiece, The Beheading of St John the Baptist with theatrical storytelling and timeless classical music. Critically acclaimed Maltese musicians under the musical direction of Jacob Portelli are at the helm of the site-specific performance, bringing to life the works of Baroque Masters such as Handel and Bach along with the sound of sacred Maltese music by composer Francesco Azzopardi and more. Sung to perfection by some of Malta’s most esteemed sopranos, Dorothy Bezzina, Hannah Tong and Dorothy Baldacchino, the music is beautifully brought to life on Baroque Harp, Baroque Violin, Baroque Cello and on the Psaltery. This auditory delight is woven harmoniously with tales of the Oratory narrated by the ever-charming and regal character of Fra Bartolomeo performed by Jeremy Grech. The 40-minute concert starts at 18:30 with access to the Cathedral at 18:00 and can be accessed from main door in St John Street. Patrons may also opt to go on an exclusive guided tour right before the performance! This VIP Package offers the rare chance to explore Malta’s most visited historic church without the hustle and bustle of crowds. Discover the Cathedral's unique qualities to those who choose a visiting experience far from the daytime rhythms. The tour will be conducted in English by a professional Tourist Guide. NB Patrons may still opt to visit the Cathedral at 18:00, 30 minutes prior to the concert outside of the tour. Upgrade to our VIP experience with an exclusive tour of the Cathedral and front row seats to the concert by following this link: https://www.getyourguide.com/valletta-l1195/exclusive-tour-of-st-john-s-co-cathedral-with-concert-t956274/?preview=UA4ANO10DRJCRHE92DZA742RAY2R2LL3

Includes

40-minute performance with classical music, theatre, and Caravaggio's masterpiece St. John's Co-Cathedral may be viewed without a tour guide, 30 minutes before the start of the performance.

Important Information

• Arrive at the main door on St John Street for entry. The concert starts at 18:30, but access to the Cathedral is from 18:00 Note: Artists will be performing on different dates & the programme may be subject to slight changes. The performance and the tour are both in English.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund