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UE Chorale in Tenuto

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

30 April, Friday | 2000
UE Chorale: Tenuto
Philamlife Auditorium, Manila

The University of the East Chorale celebrates 10 years of existence in TENUTO, a performance of all the winning pieces that have catapulted the group to world acclaim.

The concert will feature the world premiere of My Treasure by John August Pamintuan, and will culminate in performances of selected alumni of the Chorale.

This will also serve as the send-off concert as the group prepares for their North American tour this coming May. The group will be conducted by Anna Tabita Abeleda-Piquero.

TENUTO will be on April 30, at the Philamlife Auditorium, UN Avenue, Manila. For ticket reservations pls text or call (0927) 744-4942.

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New PPO director debuts

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

15 April, Thursday | 2000
PPO Season 09-10: Ochanine
CCP Main Theater

The new music director of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra makes his debut in the final concert of the season. After a protracted selection process, the baton has passed to 30-year-old French-born American conductor Olivier Ochanine, who trained as a flutist before pursuing studies in orchestral conducting.

— PROGRAM —

Shostakovich: Festive Overture in A major
Massenet: Le Cid (Ballet Music)
Barber: Adagio for Strings
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 57.

The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) billed its 27th Concert Season 2009-2010 “The PPO Signature Series: Tour de Force Performances with 8 Maestros”, highlighting a series of guest conductors which culminates with the incoming Music Director.

For inquiries please call the CCP Marketing Department at 832-1125 loc. 1806, or the CCP Box Office 832-3704.

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Chopin Bicentennial in Manila

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

Chopin Manille 2010 Poster

This March and April, the French Embassy, Alliance Francaise and Bösendorfer Pianos have organized a series of concerts, with an exhibit, on the life and music of Chopin, by way of a bicentennial celebration here in Manila. Events are as follows:

Rudolf Golez (piano)
01 March, Monday | 2000
Philamlife Auditorium, Manila
Chopin: 4 Scherzi
Chopin:2 Nocturnes
Chopin:Barcarolle, Op. 60

Dana Ciocarlie (piano)
19 March, Friday | 2000
Philam Life Auditorium, Manila
Chopin:Rondeau a la Mazur in F major, Op. 5
Chopin:Mazurkas, op. 59
Chopin:Polonaise n°7 in A-flat major, opus 61 “Polonaise-Fantaisie”
Chopin:Nocturne in D-flat major, Op. 27/2
Chopin:Nocturne in E minor, Op. post.
Chopin:Ballade No. 2 in F
Chopin:Valse, Op. 64/1 “Valse du petit chien”
Chopin:3 Grandes Valses Brillantes, op. 34

Raul Sunico (piano)
24 March, Wednesday | 2000
Philam Life Auditorium, Manila
Chopin:Scherzo in B minor, Op. 20
Chopin:Scherzo in C-sharp minor, Op. 39
Chopin:Scherzo in E Major, Op. 54

Cecile Licad (piano)
27 March, Saturday | 2000
Philam Life Auditorium, Manila
Chopin:4 Scherzi
Chopin:24 Preludes

Cecile Licad (piano)
29 March 29, Monday | 2000
Philam Life Auditorium, Manila
Chopin:Piano Concerto No. 2

Cristine Coyiuto (piano)
08 April, Thursday | 2000
BDO Francisco Santiago Hall, Makati City
Chopin: Preludes, Op. 28
Schumann: Scenes d’enfants, Op. 15
Liszt: Etude d’execution transcendante d’apres Paganini No. 2
Etude d’execution transcendante No. 10

The Chopin Exhibition will be open to the public from March 20 to April 20 at the CCP.

Tickets are available through Ticketworld 891-9999 and ROS Music Center (0917) 507-7343. For inquiries, please contact Rej at ROS Music Center.

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