Diomedes Saraza Jr. to headline Re-formation with the Manila Symphony Orchestra

August 27, 2011, 8:00 PM

Philam Life Auditorium

UN Avenue, Manila

Featuring:

Diomedes Saraza Jr., violin

Manila Symphony Orchestra

Arturo Molina, conductor

Programme:

Felix Mendelssohn Symphony No. 5 in D major, Op. 107 Reformation
Antonino Buenaventura By the Hillside

Aram Khachaturian Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 46

Diomedes Saraza Jr. is no stranger to me and the rest of the Pinoy Violinist group. I, along with many members of the group remember fondly his memorable performance of the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto with the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra earlier this year and since then, we couldn’t wait to see one of the most promising young violinists in the country perform once again. And now, the time has almost arrived as Saraza Jr. performs with the Manila Symphony Orchestra in its 3^rd concert of its season entitled Re-formation to be held at the Philam Life Auditorium this August 27, 2011 at 8:00 PM. What makes me really interested in this concert is Aram Khachaturian’s Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 46 which remains to be the only violin concerto in my playlist that I have yet to see performed live.

Diomedes Saraza Jr.

The other pieces that the MSO under the baton of Arturo Molina has prepared for this evening are Antonino Buenaventura’s By the Hillside and Felix Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 5 which is also known as Reformation. This symphony is in keeping with the theme of the concert celebrating the 10^th year anniversary of the rebirth of the MSO after it disbanded for some years due to lack of support. So not only does the MSO continue the celebration of its 85^th year, but is also commemorates another milestone in its rich history. The previous concerts for this 2011 season had been very successful and I do believe that this upcoming concert continues the MSO’s streak.

The Manila Symphony Orchestra

Ticket prices:

P1000 Orchestra Center

P800 Orchestra Side

P500 Loge 

50% student discount

20% senior citizen discount

For inquiries:

MSO Secretariat 523-5712, (0917) 366-2651