Marcelo Adonay’s works brought to life at the CCP

Marcelo Adonay

November 30, 2011

1:30 PM Talk

Tanghalang Manuel Conde (CCP Dream Theater)

3:00 PM Concert

Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater)

CCP Complex

Pasay, Metro Manila

Featuring:

Philippine Madrigal Singers

Mark Carpio, piano

Greg de Leon, bass

Nita Abrogar-Quinto, piano

Chona Noble, violin

UP Cherubim and Seraphim

Elena Mirano, choirmaster

UP Orchestra

Edna Marcil Martinez, conductor

Programme:

Marcelo Adonay

     La Marieta

     La Julita

     Pequeña Balse

     Meditacion Lugubre

     Salve Regina

     Libera Me Domine

     Gozos a la Santisima Virgen (a Nuestra Señora de la Consolacion)

     Villancico a Belen Pastores

     Kyrie and Gloria from Pequeña Misa Solemne

I’ve often wondered why there is a dearth of performances featuring works by local composers. Because of this, I am not as knowledgeable regarding our local composers and their works as I would like to be. Thankfully, the Cultural Center of the Philippines through its Arts Education thrust will remedy just that by presenting the music of renowned 19^th century Filipino composer Marcelo Adonay happening this November 30, 2011 3:00 PM at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater). And there will also be an informal talk about Adonay happening at 1:30 PM at the Tanghalang Manuel Conde (CCP Dream Theater) before the concert.

Bringing to life the music in this concert entitled Adonay, the Maestro from Pakil will be the Philippine Madrigal Singers led by Mark Carpio, bass soloist, Greg de Leon, pianist Nita Abrogar-Quinto, violinist Chona Noble, the UP Cherubim and Seraphim, conducted by Elena R. Mirano, and the UP Orchestra under the baton of Prof. Edna Martinez. Performances will include include La Marieta, La Julita for solo piano; Pequeña Balse, Meditacion Lugubre for violin and piano; Salve Regina, Libera Me Domine, Gozos a la Santisima Virgen (a Nuestra Señora de la Consolacion), Villancico a Belen Pastores, and two movements (Kyrie and Gloria) from the Pequeña Misa Solemne.

I absolutely have no idea how these works sound so I am grateful that I will be having the opportunity to see and hear for myself the compositions of Adonay who lived and worked in what was called as The Golden Age of Filipino Music. Incidentally, a book entitled The Life and Works of Marcelo Adonay by Elena Mirano, Corazon Dioquino, Melissa Mantaring, Edna Martinez, Ma. Patricia Silvestre, Inigo Vito and Patricia Lopez was also published by UP Press back in 2009.

Ticket price:

P500

50% student discount

20% senior citizen discount

For inquiries:

CCP Music Division at 832-1125 loc. 1604

CCP Box Office 832-3704

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