Musical Theatre Classics
Barocco Foundation invites you for a magical evening of live music at Gracy’s Art and Supper Club, Valletta, where art, music and gourmet delights come together for an unforgettable experience. This concert, which is the first of a number of recitals at this splendid venue, features versatile artist Rachel Fabri accompanied by well-known pianist Ramona Zammit Formosa, who will bring the magic of Broadway to life! This delightful evening will take place on Wednesday 23 October at 7pm. As you arrive, you will be welcomed with a welcome drink and a selection of exquisite canapés kindly provided by Gracy’s.
The intriguing programme opens with the soulful “Far from the Home I love” by Harnick and Bock, capturing the poignant emotions of musical theatre storytelling. This is followed by the timeless classic “Someone to Watch Over Me” by the legendary Gershwin, and the lively and spirited “Anything Goes” by Cole Porter, bringing a burst of energy and Broadway flair to the evening. Our talented performers will then bring you the heart-wrenching “I Dreamed a Dream” from the classical musical Les Misérables by Boublil and Schönberg. The performance then flows into a beautiful piano interlude from Ramona, Handel’s “Passacaglia,” masterfully arranged by Halvorsen.
This recital will continue with the beloved “The Sound of Music” by Rodgers and Hammerstein, a heartwarming classic that never fails to inspire, followed by the hauntingly beautiful “Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again” from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera. This will be followed by the touching piece “Feed the Birds” by the Sherman brothers from the movie Mary Poppins. The evening continues with a beautiful instrumental performance by the talented Ramona, featuring Yiruma’s evocative piece, “The River Flows in You” a contemporary classic that blends well with the theme of the night. The recital unfolds with the enchanting “Something Wonderful” by Rodgers and Hammerstein and with Bernsatein’s hauntingly beautiful “Somewhere” for West Side Story. To conclude this remarkable evening, we will serenade you with Gershwin’s timeless classic “Summertime”, a piece that captures the essence of summer.
Rachel is a versatile artist, having performed various leading musical theatre roles, as well as having performed in musical theatre and classical crossover concerts for several years. Whilst living and working in the UK, Rachel landed roles in Me and My Girl at the London Palladium, in Anything Goes at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford, the title role of Persephone in Persephone at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Cassie in the original musical Make Believe at the Henley Fringe Festival. She then formed part of the platinum-selling, classical crossover quartet All Angels, with whom she performed at Wembley Stadium for the Champions League Final 2011, as well as having done a tour across the UK at the 02 Arena, Manchester Arena, Sheffield Arena and Birmingham LG Arena. As part of All Angels, Rachel was invited to sing for HRH Earl of Wessex at Spencer House, at the House of Commons, Guildhall Cathedral, Cadogan Hall and the Royal Albert Hall. She also frequently performed for the Royal British Legion, the Inspiration Awards and the Salvation Army in the UK, Los Angeles, Spain and Crete. The quartet were also guests on BBC’s The One Show and on Channel 4. Rachel has performed alongside leading artistes such as Alexandra Burke, Katherine Jenkins, Lesley Garrett, Kim Criswell, Kerry Ellis, Adam Pascal, Judy Kuhn, Jon Robyns, Rob Houchen and Dame Shirley Bassey.
Musical Theatre Classics will be held at will be held at Gracy’s Art and Supper Club, Valletta on Wednesday 23 October 2024 at 7pm. Gracy’s is supporting the event. Entrance to the concert is at a suggested donation of €30. One can also opt to dine at Gracy’s after the concert. 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.