CCP celebrates the flute with Flutopia

Flutist Jin Ta

July 6-7 2013

July 7, 2013, 7:30 PM Gala Concert

Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater)

CCP Complex

Pasay, Metro Manila

The flute will be at the forefront as the Cultural Center of the Philippines presents Flutopia: A Flute Celebration at the CCP to be held on July 6-7, 2013 at the CCP’s Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater). This two day event aims to raise public awareness and appreciation of flute music, products and services in the country, and to strengthen ties with Singapore.

Performances, masterclasses, workshops, lectures, exhibits and other flute services are some of the activities to look out for in Flutopia. The performance highlight of this event is the Gala Concert by Jin Ta, principal flutist of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, happening on July 7, 2013, 7:30 PM at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater). Joining him will be David Johnson, Kiko Candelaria, Marie Poblete, Hercules Santiago, Gary Silangcruz and Olivier Ochanine. Jin Ta will also conduct flute masterclasses on July 6-7, 2013 at the Little Theater stage area.

Music educator Lin Shumei

A series of mini-concerts can also be seen held at the CCP Little Theater Lobby. Performances happening on July 6, 2013 at 9:00 AM, 1:00 and 4:30 PM will feature the Philbanda Wind Orchestra, David Johnson, the PPO Woodwind Quintet, Olivier Ochanine, Adolfo Mendoza, Jina Suh, Dr. Sonny Yangco and Raymond Sarreal. The mini-concert happening on the next day, July 7, 2013 at 3:00 PM, will feature UST Conservatory of Music and UP College of Music students, the MPO Woodwind Quintet, flutists from community bands, the Philbond Trio, and the Candelarius Flute Quartet.

Woodwind technician Sean Tan

A flute maintenance workshop will be given by Sean Tan, a woodwind master technician at WindWorks & MusicGear Pte Ltd and also a regular performer with The Philharmonic Winds in Singapore. Lin Shumei, current head of the Flute and Music Academy Pte Ltd in Singapore will give a talk on Exploring Mozart’s Flute Concerto in G major. Both talks by Sean Tan and Lin Shumei will be held at the Little Theater stage area.

Flute specialist Hirofumi Tamamitsu

Flute specialist Toshifumi Watanabe

Flute specialist Shota Yamamoto

Hirofumi Tamamitsu, Toshifumi Watanabe and Shota Yamamoto, flute specialists from Muramatsu Flute, the top flute maker in Japan will be attending the event providing technical consultation and flute repair service. The minimal cost will be P500 per repair, covering adjustment/alignment and replacement of a maximum of four pads. A product exhibit and trade show will be among the attractions of Flutopia as well where flute accessories and music sheet will be available for purchase at reasonable prices.

For inquiries:

Ms. Nila Bondoy 832-1125 local 1609-1610, (0920) 273-7718

Marie Poblete (0915) 779-3017, (0922) 843-5809