24 December, Wednesday | 1930
Amahl and the Night Visitors
Make your Christmas Eve a night at the opera!
United Evangelical Church of the Philippines invites you to a presentation of Amahl and the Night Visitors, the one-act opera by Gian Carlo Menotti in a production directed by Jaime del Mundo.
Venue is the United Evangelical Church of the Philippines, 1170 Benavidez St., Sta. Cruz, Manila. For details call 251-1621.
14 December, Sunday | 1830
John Rutter’s Magnificat at Union Church of Manila
UCM Chancel Choir with guest choirs, other artists
Union Church of Manila in cooperation with the British Council of Manila presents the Magnificat by of John Rutter.
Performing are the Choirs of Union Church of Manila, Asian Seminary for Christian Ministries, New Covenant Singers, Central United Methodist Church, Marikina United Methodist Church, and United Evangelical Church of the Philippines under the baton of Eudenice Palaruan.
They will be joined by the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra under Rodel Colmenar.
Soloists are Alejandro Consolacion II (organ), Jane Banta (harp), and Aileen Cura(soprano).
Other featured artists are Himig Singhaya conducted by Mary Katherine Trangco, and students of the U. P. College of Music.
In the second half are Christmas carols from many nations.
Union Church of Manila is located at Rada corner Legaspi St., Legaspi Village, Makati City. For inquiries, call 812-6062. Admission is free.
04 & 05 December, Thursday & Friday | 1900
Christmas for Christ Messiah
FEBIAS Campus, Valenzuela City
FEBIAS College of Bible through the Student Missionary Fellowship, presents: Christmas for Christ Messiah on December 4 and 5, 700PM, Vision Chapel, FEBIAS College of Bible Compound, Karuhatan Road, Valenzuela City.
The performance features FEBIAS College of Bible Chorale, FEBIAS College of Bible Alumni Chorale, and Coro Cantabile.
This concert is for the benefit of the The Orphanage and Technical School of Grace Christian Mission, Incorporated.
For inquiries, please call at 445-5951, 291-8029 or 445-5947
10 December, Wednesday | 1930
3rd Manila Cathedral and Basilica Pipe Organ Festival Gala Concert
Manila Cathedral, Intramuros
The Manila Cathedral-Basilica of Intramuros commemorates the 50th year of its pre-war reconstruction, and the inauguration in 1958 of its Pipe Organ.
Highlight of the 3rd Manila Cathedral and Basilica Pipe Organ Festival is the Gala Concert to be held on December 10 at 730PM featuring the Austrian organist Dr. Johann Trummer, in works by J.S.Bach, Lemmens, Wolfgang Oehms, Schubiger and Lefébure-Wély.
The concert will also feature the Las Piñas Boys Choir, which recently captured the first place in the Children’s Choirs category during the 5th World Choir Games held in Graz (Austria), under the guidance of Prof. Armando Salarza.
The choir will perform international Christmas carols, accompanied at the organ by Alejandro Consolacion II.
For more information, call Jade at tel. 527 3889 or 528 3876.
08-12 December, Monday to Friday | 1800-1900
Philamlife Christmas Treats
Philamlife Lobby, UN Ave.
Now on its 13th year, Philamlife Christmas Treats is a nightly serenading and gift-giving treat for the under privileged children in Metro Manila.
Children under the care of SOS Children’s Village, UST Parish Church, and the Dominican (Brothers) Studentate will be serenaded by the country’s top choral groups—the UP Madrigal Singers with the Kilyawan Boys’ Choir (December 8), Philippine Normal University Chorale (December 9), UP Singing Ambassadors (December 10), UE Chorale (December 11), and the UP Concert Chorus (December 12).
Philamlife Christmas Treats will be held at the lobby of the Philamlife Building, on UN Avenue, Manila.
The nightly concerts are also free and open to the public.
07 December, Sunday | 1930
The Vienna Connection
Rudolf Golez (piano), Mary Ann Espina (piano)
Francisco Santiago Hall, Makati City
Travel to the opulent world of old Vienna: The Vienna Connection presents pianists Rudolf Golez and Mary Ann Espina in some of the most beautiful music written by Mozart, Schubert, Brahms and Schoenberg. This concert marks the first collaboration between the two artists.
For tickets, please call the Cultural Arts Events Organizer at 535-5915 or (0918) 347-3027, Ticketworld 891-9999 or MCO Foundation 750-0768, 572-8065 or (0920) 954-0053.
2 December, Saturday | 800 PM
If It Aint’ Baroque Don’t Fix It: Yuletide Jubilation
Clarion Chamber Ensemble
Francisco Santiago Hall, Makati City
Welcome the Christmas Season with Joanna Go (soprano), Ruben Reyes (guitarist), Graham Dwyer (harpsichord), Dino Decena (violin), Glober Calambra (trumpet) and David Johnson (flute).
Program includes —
J.C. Bach: Quintet in F major for Flute, Oboe, Violin ,Viola and Continuo
J.S. Bach: Cantata # 51 “Praise God in all Lands” Soprano Voice,Trumpet and Strings
Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto in C major for Guitar and Strings
Luigi Boccherini: Introduction and Fandango for Guitar and Harpsichord
J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto #5 in D major for Harpsichord, Violin and Flute
Venue is Francisco Santiago Hall, BDO South Tower, HV de la Costa St, Makati City.
For details, please call Clarion: 637-0443 or 0915-367-3800.
06 December, Saturday | 1500
Come to the Stable 8
The Baritones (Joseleo Logdat, John Ocampos, Lawrence Jatayna, Marvin Gayramon)
Dr. Raul Navarro (piano)
The “Come to the Stable Concerts”, mounted by Martin Lopez, raise awareness and funds for charitable organizations that serve, primarily, special children. Beneficiary of this year’s concert is the White Cross Orphanage; a portion of the funds will support the childrens’ training in music and dance.
Featured performers are The Baritones: Joseleo Logdat, John Ocampos, Lawrence Jatayna and Marvin Gayramon, assisted by award-winning choir director, Dr. Raul Navarro.
White Cross Orphanage is located at 276 Santolan Road, San Juan City, off of P. Guevara and by the Post Office, Fire and Police Stations.
For details, send e-mail to Martin Lopez at malopez@feu.edu.ph.
December 5 to 14
Tatlong Kwento ni Lola Basyang
Aliw Theater, CCP Complex
“Noong unang panahon sa isang malayong kaharian…” Ballet Manila presents “Tatlong Kwento ni Lola Basyang” (Three Tales of Lola Basyang), with prima ballerina Liza Macuja-Elizalde. Choreography by Tony Fabella and Osias Barroso. Original music by Ryan Cayabyab, Joey Ayala and Mon Faustino.
For tickets, call Ballet Manila at 400-0292 or visit www.balletmanila.ph.
05 December, Friday | 8PM
Bravo España
Rudolf Golez (piano)
The Philippine Madrigal Singers, et al.
The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra/ Cristobal Halffter (guest conductor)
—PROGRAM—
Juan Crisostomo Arriaga: Los Esclavos Felices
Manuel de Falla: El sombrero de tres picos (segunda suite)
Manuel de Falla: Nuits dans les jardins d’Espagne for piano and orchestra
Ruperto Chapi: Preludio de La Revoltosa
Cristobal Halffter: Preludio para Madrid 92 for choir and orchestra
The 25th Season of the PPO is Transymphonia: The World In Concert. An immersion in the music of various countries, the 25th season of the PPO will guide you around the globe in one transymphony. Eight musical explorations spanning oceans, each evening will plunge into a country’s history, landscape and people.
All PPO Season concerts are at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater).
For ticket inquiries, please call the CCP Box Office 832-3704 or Ticketworld at 891-9999.