Jazz Meets Classical with the MSO

February 15th, 2012

18 February 2011, Saturday | 2000
Manila Symphony Orchestra: Jazz Meets Classical
BDO Francisco Santiago Hall, Makati

Call 523-5712 for details and reservations.

Verdi’s La Traviata at CCP this March

February 13th, 2012

2 & 3 March, Friday, Saturday, | 2000
4 March, Sunday | 1700
Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata
CCP Main Theater, Pasay City

The CCP, in cooperation with the Daejeon Opera Company of Korea, will be presenting the well-loved Italian opera La Traviata of Giuseppe Verdi. An opera in three acts, La Traviata, which translates as “Fallen Woman”, or more literally, “The Woman Who Goes Astray”, was composed by Giuseppe Verdi, set to an Italian libretto by Francesco Maria Piave.

The title roles of Violeta, Alfredo, and Germont will be alternately performed by a Korean stellar cast led by multi-awarded Yun-Kyoung Yi and local stars Rachelle Gerodias, Andrew Fernando, and La Scala tenor Arthur Espiritu. Supporting roles will beplayed by Ronan Ferrer, Thea Perez, Eugene de los Santos, Noel Azcona, Jun Francis Jaranilla, Raymond Roldan, Jade Riccio, and Micah Galang. The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Prof. Jae-Joon Lee will provide the orchestral accompaniment, while the internationally awarded UST Singers will render the choral support. Direction is by Floy Quintos.

Tickets are available from the CCP 832-3704 or Ticketworld 891-9999.

 

Beethoven + Hovhaness + Enescu

February 13th, 2012

23 February, Thursday | 2000
BEET-HOV-EN
Insular Life Auditorium, Alabang

24 February, Friday | 2000
BDO Francisco Santiago Hall, Makati City

German pianist Rolf Dieter Arens concert & workshop

January 30th, 2012

23 February 2012, Thursday | 2000
Piano Concerto: Prof. Rolf Dieter Arens
Philamlife Auditorium, Manila

27-29 February 2012, Monday-Wednesday | 900-1700
Piano Workshop with Prof. Rolf Dieter Arens
UST Conservatory of Music Recital Hall 2, UST, Manila

Tribute to Angel Peña

January 30th, 2012

11 February 2012, Saturday | 2000
A Tribute to Angel Peña
Insular Life Corporate Center Auditorium, Filinvest, Alabang

“A Tribute to the Maestro” to feature both classical and jazz compositions of Peña, including Manalig Ka Sinta for cello and piano (premiere performance), Arigato Guzaimasu (Quartet for  violin, cello, piano and double bass); Peace Beyond, RoTo, Café Espresso and GABE. Participating artists include Renato Lucas (cello), Gina Medina (violin), Jonathan Coo (tenor), Sheryl Ann de Dios (piano), Rommel Cruz (bass), the Kasilag Guitar Trio, and the Asosasyon ng Musikong Pilipino Big Band directed by Mel Villena.

 

Classic meets Jazz features Israeli artists & MSO

January 27th, 2012

18 February 2012, Saturday | 1900
Classic Meets Jazz
Francisco Santiago Hall, Makati

“Classic Meets Jazz” features The Manila Symphony Orchestra under Israeli maestro Yaron Gottfried, alongside Israeli artists Yonatan Oleiski and Tal Gamlieli.

 

Tutti Flutti

January 27th, 2012

2 February 2012, Thursday | 1830
Tutti Flutti
UP Abelardo Hall Auditorium, QC

Tony Maigue (flute) performs with Michel Rabaud (piano).

Villancicos ng Paskong Pilipino

December 5th, 2011

06 December, Tuesday | 1930
Villancicos ng Paskong Pilipino
San Agustin Church, Manila

“Villancicos ng Paskong Pilipino” is a concert that hopes to bring back the traditional and festive music of early Philippine Christmas celebrations in the context of 19th century Intramuros Manila. It will feature three choirs: The Tiples de Sto. Domingo and The Sto. Domingo Male Choir with Eugene de los Santos (conductor), and UP’s Novo Concertante with Arwin Tan (conductor). Admission is free.

Festive Program at the Peninsula

November 29th, 2011

 

Song of Joseph at CCP

November 29th, 2011

1 December, Thursday | 1500 & 1930
Song of Joseph
CCP Little Theater, Pasay City

A musical presentation on the life of St. Joseph, with music by Raymond and Jeannelle Roldan, libretto by Fides Cuyugan Asensio. Produced by Fr. Rony Alkonga, OSJ (Oblates of St. Joseph) in collaboration with Music Theater Foundation Philippines for the 100th year anniversary of the Oblates of Joseph in the Philippines.