Europe is much more than a purely economic purpose to the community. The also want to the Federal Ministry of Finance with its concert series “sounds of Europe” show – this time with sounds from the island of Malta.
Appearance of the singer Katarzia from Slovakia in “the sound of Europe” in November of 2016
In the course of his 8. Edition of the concert series “sounds of Europe” welcomes the German Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) in Berlin on 16. May Malta – the country that currently holds the EU presidency. With a range of classical to folk, Jazz to Pop is likely to be something for every taste. Only rarely are so many different tips are unites artists of the country under one roof and experience.
For the past four years, there is the music event, indicating the half-cycle is always about two and a half hours to the sound of the BMF. “Europe” sounds, both the diversity as also the unity of the European Union is to sound up to the same. And in Malta there is plenty of variety on offer.
Varied Program
The Tenor Cliff Zammit Stevens, and baritone Joseph Lia votes classic tones. Michael Gumbo & Ensemble, as well as Jo, Mike Agius & Ensemble present the typical singing of the island nation, Ghana. The Valletta International Baroque Ensemble (VIBE) brings with music by Maltese composers of the Baroque new life.
The melancholic Pop Band “The Travellers”, which is especially known in Malta, is also involved and carries their Songs in English and Maltese, the two official languages of Malta. Furthermore, there are also “Live painting” by the artist Anthony De Giovanni.
A musical journey through Europe
By the various artists involved on the event “Europe” sounds, will be presented the musical traditions of a country. In addition, the public support for the arts in the 19 Euro countries.
The Maltese Finance Minister Edward Scicluna has, therefore, in the context of a panel discussion with the Federal Minister of Finance Wolfgang Schäuble in the Erzberger hall of the Federal MINISTRY of Finance over what the countries of the EU unites cultural and how the cultural exchanges of the different member States can be promoted.
The series of events “sounds like Europe” has been held since 2013 and has already presented music and culture from Estonia, Latvia, Greece, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Slovakia and the Netherlands. The choice of the countries is mostly in connection with the presidency of the EU, or with a fiscal occasion.
Event Partner Deutsche Welle
Peter Limbourg, Director General of Deutsche Welle, “Europe” sounds as a media partner, supports, praises the series as “a successful, great and very educational event.”
“Music has for centuries been an excellent Ambassador for Europe in the world. From classical to Pop, from traditional folk music to Techno European music is heard. Europe’s fascinating diversity and its rich cultural Tradition, reflected in his music. In every country in Europe sounds different.”