An Evening of Chamber Music opens the 2012 Cultural Arts Events Organizer concert season

February 25, 2012, 8:00 PM

Philam Life Auditorium

UN Avenue, Manila

Featuring:

Gina Medina, violin

Wilfredo Pasamba, cello

Mary Anne Espina, piano

Quartetto Espressivo

     Joseph Brian Cimafranca, violin

     Sara Maria Gonzales, violin

     Rey Casey Concepcion, viola

     Gary Graham Gonzales, cello

Programme:

Anton Arensky Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 32

Ernest Chausson Concerto in D major for Piano, Violin and String Quartet, Op. 21

The Cultural Arts Events Organizer invites all music lovers to An Evening of Chamber Music slated on February 25, 2012, 8:00 PM at the Philam Life Auditorium, United Nations Ave., Manila.

The concert features two (2) of the most beautiful but rarely played chamber music compositions  during the Romantic Period– the Anton Arensky’s fiery First Piano Trio in D minor, Op. 32 and the heartwarming Ernest Chausson’s Concerto in D major for Piano, Violin and  String Quartet, Op. 21.  These masterpieces will be performed by seven (7) of the country’s distinguished musicians namely, pianist Mary Anne Espina, violinist Gina Medina, cellist Wilfredo Pasamba and Quartetto Espressivo of the Manila Symphony Orchestra.

Pianist Mary Anne Espina

Known for her “impeccable musicality and sensitivity”, Espina is one of the most sought after chamber musicians in the country today.  A 2008 Aliw awardee, Espina continues to team up with outstanding local and international artists in major concert and recital venues in the country. 

Violinist Gina Medina

As a distinguished violinist, soloist and chamber performer, Medina has gained a vital seat in the Philippines’ classical music circle.  Her commanding musical techniques and precarious abilities never cease to awe her audiences.

Cellist Wilfredo Pasamba

Pasamba, considered one of the finest Filipino cellists today, is a graduate of Moscow Conservatory of Music. He has performed in all major music centers in the world.

Quartetto Espressivo

Quartetto Espressivo, the resident string quartet of Manila Symphony Orchestra, consists of Joseph Brian Cimafranca, violin; Sara Maria Gonzales, violin, Rey Casey Concepcion, viola and Gary Graham Gonzales, cello – all graduates of St.Scholastica’s College School of Music.

Don’t miss this musical coup. This concert is made possible in partnership with Vision Classic, Lyric Piano and Organ, BusinessWorld, Nethal Marketing and TIEZA.

Ticket prices:

P1000 Orchestra Center

P800 Orchestra Sides

P600 Loge Center

P500 Loge Sides

For inquiries:

Cultural Arts Events Organizer 781-7164, (0918)347-3027

MCO Foundation 750-0768, (0920)954-0053

TicketWorld 891-9999