As I sat all ears at a classical music concert I attended recently in Valletta, I was hit like a bolt out of the blue by the captivating beauty of the oboe. I felt as if I had never savoured this sound before. As if I were re-discovering the charm of this sirenic instrument.

The musician playing Albinoni’s concerto morphed into a magician bewitching the audience, and challenging my heart to switch to a slower beat and help me lie back even more.

It’s unreal to think that such a heavenly sound was produced by a human being. The oboe made of wood and metal keys is clear as a bell. Warm and vibrant. I had almost forgotten how alluring the notes it produced were. Going to the opening concert of the Malta International Organ Festival in Valletta triggered a flood of memories.

The experience was even better with my eyes closed. Shutting down all my senses bar hearing. Taking in the elegance and the delicacy. Which brought tears to my eyes, three times. Even though I previously been an oboist myself, I felt a new sensation.

The performance by the soloist reached its peak thanks to a wind section of the orchestra and the acoustics of the Jesuits Church in Merchants Street.

I went to this concert almost accidentally. It was a Saturday and I was still unsure what to do for the day. I ended up booking my seat on impulse. Going to a cultural event on my own could be a good idea, I thought. In fact, it turned out to be a rewarding experience.

If you’d like to hear what an oboe sounds like why not listen to Albinoni’s Oboe Concerto Op. 9 no. 2?

Not having yet discovered the joy of classical music doesn’t mean one cannot enjoy it. Music raises the curtain on joyful vistas. Not to mention spiritual emotions.

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In spite of the ongoing pandemic, Seba’ Visti will be launching this Saturday 23^rd May at 3:30 PM as a digital publication available on Issuu via their socials (Instagram & Facebook). The digital launch will feature a number of artists to keep everyone who tunes in entertained whilst checking out the magazines. This is the line-up the team has planned (with some last-minute surprise guests to be announced as well!)

1. Sam Christie 3:30-4:30
2. David Cuschieri 4:30-5:30
3. Stef 5:30-6:30
4. Debrii 6:30 -7:30
5. BAK  8:30-9:30
6. Dela 9:30-10:30

Each artist will go live on the Seba Visti’ Facebook page for  1 hour starting from 3:30 pm. A link (of the magazine) will be pinned to the live stream. Each artist will have a separate live stream and different music genres will be on offer, from techno, to pop to more chill vibes.

The team behind the publication interviewed seven different individuals from all walks of life. The goal was to represent Maltese youth as thoroughly as possible. The publication narrates these diverse stories all tied together under the question of what Maltese youth do on a Saturday night.

No one probably ever wondered what a nun, a stuntman, or a farmer do on their Saturday night. What was their life like? What choices did they take to end up in their respective situations? Seba’ Visti answers all of these questions, giving a never-before-seen perspective on Maltese youth.

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