Maltese Singers 24 - Manuel Casha: Fort Ricasoli (Malta)

This is a medley of Maltese Folk music arranged and played by Manuel Casha, a Maltese living in Melbourne, Australia.

Fort Ricasoli occupies the promontory known as Gallows Point that forms the eastern arm of Grand Harbour, and the north shore of Rinella Creek. Together with Fort St. Elmo and Fort Tigné it commands the approaches to Grand Harbour and Marsamxett Harbour.

It was designed by the Italian military engineer Antonio Maurizio Valperga, as part of Grand Master Nicholas Cottoner's extensive fortifications around Grand Harbour. It is named for the knight who financed a large part of the works, Fra Giovanni Francesco Ricasoli.

The Fort continued to be an active military installation throughout the British period.

It was the scene of a mutiny in 1807 when Sicilian soldiers of the Froberg Regiment revolted and shut themselves up in Fort Ricasoli. Despite attempts at negotiation they eventually blew up the powder magazine. The mutiny was quashed by loyal troops, and 30 mutineers were condemned to death by court martial.

Fort Ricasoli was active in the defence of Malta during the second world war. Structural alterations and additional gun emplacements on the seaward bastion bear witness to its continued use and evolution as a military installation.

The fort has suffered significant damage from enemy action in the siege of Malta during World War II, when much of the internal structure was badly damaged. The gate has been rebuilt, but the internal buildings including the Governor's House have been lost.

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[ShirleyJean1000]

What a beautifully put together video Alfred. The sounds of the crashing waves, the cries of the gulls, the marching feet, the air-raid sirens and bombardment all accompanied by the haunting music. 5***** for this one.

[malpen04]

@ShirleyJean1000 Thanks Shirley.  Our friend Manuel Casha plays extremely well and he put together some old folk music in his arrangements. Fort Ricasoli is at the entrance to our magnificent Grand Harbour and it's very historic.

[hasbeensinger]

beautiful music and beautiful scenery. Thanks for sharing. Jim

[malpen04]

@hasbeensinger Thanks Jim and glad you enjoyed it.

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@lolita1735 Thank you Lolita - glad you enjoyed it.

[lolita1735]

great music and scenery.!!!



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Great choice of photos, brilliant photography.