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MMCO chases barlines at 10

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

30 July, Friday | 1900
Chasing Barlines
Marian Auditorium, Miriam College, QC

The Metro Manila Concert Orchestra opens its Tenth Season with an anniversary concert, Chasing Barlines. The event combines the celebration with the grand launching of Koro Filipino, a 200-voice choir.

The evening begins with a photo exhibit at the auditorium lobby showcasing the orchestra’s activities since its inception. Three soloists from the orchestra will perform a movement from a concerto: Jonathan Tapac in Mendelssohn’s Violin Concert in E minor, Gilbert Asuque in Creston’s Marimba Concertino and Crystal Milarose Rodis in Chaminade’s Flute Concertino.

Koro Filipino joins the MMCO in choral pieces. Interspersed within the program are the two entries to Music Underconstruction V.

For tickets and further inquiries, please call 426-1822 and 580-5400 loc. 3850.

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Hola! from UP College of Music

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

22 July, Thursday | 1900
Viva España!
UP College of Music Abelardo Hall, QC

Viva España! is a showcase of Spanish culture and arts. The UP Guitar Orchestra and Nuevo Flamenco Manila Dancers perform; there will be Spanish poetry reading by the UP Euro-Filipino Understanding and Relations Organization (UP EURO); UP Fine Arts Students add to the visuals.

For inquiries and ticket reservations, contact (0916)643-7920 or send e-mail to cmusc1011@gmail.com.

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1st Philippine International Guitar Festival

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

January 28 to 31
1st Philippine International Guitar Festival
Cultural Center of the Philippines

For the first time in the Philippines, disciples of the guitar gather as one. Pedagogue and performer Jose Valdez is director of the Festival.

The roster of festival performers will include Steve Lin, Michael Dadap, Perfecto de Castro, Sixto Roxas, and Florante Aguilar. Groups include the Kasilag Guitar Trio, Tabs, UP Guitar Orchestra, and winners of the NAMCYA 2009 Guitar Category. The festival will also feature the Fundacion Centro Flamenco.

Master classes and lectures will be offered on a variety of topics. Talks include:
Building a Performing Career
Flamenco
A Guitarist’s Pain
Jazz Improvisation
Ensemble Playing
Musicality, Intelligence and Technique

The Festival will also feature booths and displays by luthiers and guitar manufacturers.

For more information, please contact Jose Valdez, Festival Director (0917) 5266-377, Phil Valdez (0920) 498-2720, Jenny de Vera at (0915) 921-3440 or send e-mail to visit email philguitarfest@gmail.com. Details are also available at http://philguitarfest.blogspot.com.

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Tatlong Kompositor

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

07 September, Friday | matinee & 1930
3K: Tatlong Kompositor
Philamlife Auditorium, Manila

The Filipino Society of Authors, Composers and Publishers (FILSCAP), through its Socio-Cultural committee, presents the works of three of the country’s major composers, who were also founding members of FILSCAP — Alfredo S. Buenaventura, Jerry A. Dadap and Francisco F. Feliciano.

3K was conceived to honor these composers and to raise funds for the composers’ scholarship program.

There will be a matinee and 1930 gala performance.

Artists for the evening include sopranos Stella Cristobal and Bettina Dadap; violinist Alfonso “Coke”Bolipata; pianist Mary Ann Espina; La Consolacion Choir, the UP Madrigal Singers; the Andres Bonifacio Choir; the UST Symphony Orchestra and the Rizal Technological University Rondalla.

For more details, please contact Dr. Feliciano at 383-2495 or Joy at 439-0538.

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Santa Isabel Tribute

Friday, July 17th, 2009

24 July, Friday | 1900
Tribute
Philamlife Auditorium, Manila

The Santa Isabel College Music Department presents Tribute, a concert to open to a year-long celebration of the department’s 80th anniversary.

The concert will feature performances by musical groups affiliated with the college including the Faculty-Alumni-Students Chorale, the College Chamber Orchestra, the Keyboard Philharmonic, the College Singers and the Guitar Quartet.

Moreover, key individuals who have contributed significantly to the department will be awarded and recognized.

Admission to the concert is free of charge. For details, please call 524-9723.

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