Voices in Harmony

Voices in Harmony On Tuesday, 14th January 2025, Barocco Foundation, in collaboration with Din l-Art Ħelwa, presents a captivating Voices in Harmony lunchtime concert at the stunning Our Lady of Victory Church in Valletta. This intimate recital will feature emerging soprano Bettina Zammit and mezzo soprano Lisa Baldacchino, alongside the talented tenor Tom Armitage, all accompanied by the gifted pianist Elaine Mercieca. Together, they will bring a diverse programme of operatic arias and art songs to life, showcasing both the individual talents and the collaborative spirit of these rising stars. The concert opens with a series of solo performances. The young singers will sing a string of inspiring songs such as Bellini’s passionate aria "Quella fiamma che m'accende", followed by Gabriel Faure`’s charming and delicate "La Pintade". Bettina Zammit will sing one of the most celebrated arias from Handel's “Giulio Cesare” "V'adoro, pupille”, before closing this section with Aaron Copland’s “Must the Winter come so Soon”. Following these solos, Bettina Zammit and Lisa Baldacchino join forces for the famous Lakmé Duet by Delibes. This exquisite duet is filled with lush harmonies and showcases the beautiful interplay between the two sopranos, creating a moment of ethereal elegance that is bound to captivate the audience. The second half of the concert features more solo performances, beginning with Lisa Baldacchino’s rendition of Richard Strauss’s "Zueignung", a piece that conveys deep longing and devotion. Tom Armitage will continue with "Sleep" by Benjamin Britten, a work that captures the serene quietude of sleep with gentle beauty. Bettina Zammit will follow with her second solo, "Chevaux de bois" by Duparc, a poignant and dreamlike piece that evokes childhood memories of merry-go-rounds and wistful nostalgia. The concert will culminate in a stirring trio performance of "Soave S'il Vento" from Mozart’s “Così fan tutte”. This beautiful aria brings together all three performers in a delicate and expressive moment of vocal harmony, providing a perfect conclusion to an afternoon filled with emotional depth and musical beauty. Voices in Harmony: will be held at Our Lady of Victory church, Valletta on Tuesday 14 January 2025 at 12:30pm. Entrance to the concert is at a suggested donation of €10. One can obtain the tickets prior to the concert from the venue itself or by email: baroccobookings@gmail.com/baroccomalta@gmail.com or phone 79680952.