Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra performs most requested Four Seasons in January concert

Violinist Jonathan Livioco

January 17, 2014, 8:00 PM

Meralco Theater

Ortigas Avenue

Pasig City

Featuring:

Joanna Ruth Livioco, violin

Jonathan David Livioco, violin

Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra

Olivier Ochanine, conductor

Programme:

Antonio Vivaldi Le Quattro Stagioni (The Four Seasons)

                      Concerto No. 1 in E major, Op. 8, RV 269, La primavera (Spring)

                      Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 8, RV 315, L'estate (Summer)

                      Concerto No. 3 in F major, Op. 8, RV 293, L'autunno (Autumn)

                      Concerto No. 4 in F minor, Op. 8, RV 297, L'inverno (Winter)

Antonín Dvořák Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95, B. 178, From the New World

The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra welcomes 2014 with a concert billed as The Four Seasons happening this January 17, 2014, 8:00 PM at the Meralco Theater. The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi is the most requested piece according to the orchestra’s principal conductor and music director Olivier Ochanine.

Violinist Ruth Livioco

Sharing solo violin duties for this piece are Joanna Ruth Livioco and Jonathan David Livioco. Ruth is currently the Assistant Concertmaster of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra while her brother Jonathan is the Concertmaster of the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra. Also included in the lineup for this evening is the very popular Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95, B. 178 by Antonín Dvořák. This piece, also known as From the New World Symphony features probably the most popular English horn part ever written.

The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra

Ruth Livioco’s exposure in music started when she studied playing the piano (at age 6) and the violin (at age 10) through the Extension Program of the College of Music of the University of the Philippines. She pursued BM Violin degree at the College of Music, University of the Philippines under the tutelage of Prof. Arturo Molina where she earned the UP Extension Program Scholarship. A consistent College/University Scholar, she graduated cum laude in 2009 and was inducted to the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. As a violinist, she has performed both as soloist, chamber, and orchestra musician both in the Philippines and abroad playing at an early age with the Metro Manila Community Orchestra (2000-2002), the Manila Symphony Orchestra (2002-2012), the Asian Youth Orchestra -- 6 week music camp and Asian concert tour (2010 and 2011), and with the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (2012-present). Ruth was also featured soloist in Paco Park concert series (2009). Ruth won 3rd place, Violin Category C, in the National Music Competition for Young Artists (NAMCYA) in 2008. She has undergone workshops and masterclasses such as the NAMCYA Special Summer Camp under Mr. Coke Bolipata (2001), UP Extension Program Summer Workshop under Prof. Sergio Esmilla, Jr. (2002), and the Starling-DeLay Symposium in Juilliard School (2003) among others.

Conductor Olivier Ochanine

Jonathan started playing the violin at the age of 8, at the Extension Program of the UP College of Music under Ferizal Midoro. He went on to finish his Bachelor’s Degree in Violin Performance, cum laude, also in UP, under Prof. Arturo Molina. Jonathan, commonly known as Jondee, has also participated in several music festivals and competitions, both here and abroad. Among these include the Asian Youth Orchestra, where he served as the 2nd Violin Principal in 2009, the Starling-Delay Symposium on Violin Studies as a participant, and the NAMCYA Special Summer Camp in 2001, where he took violin lessons with Prof. Sergio Esmilla. In 2008 and 2011, Jonathan was a prize winner in the Violin Category of the National Music Competition for Young Artists. Prior to joining the ABS-CBN Philharmonic, Jonathan was the 2nd Violin Principal with Manila Symphony Orchestra. Currently, aside from his orchestra performances and some teaching duties, he continues his violin studies under the tutelage of esteemed Filipino Violinist, Joseph Esmilla.  

Ticket prices:

P1500 Orchestra Center/Loge Center

P1200 Orchestra Side/Loge Side

P500 Balcony

-50% student discount

-20% senior citizen discount

For inquiries:

CCP Marketing Department 832-1125 local 1806

CCP Box Office 832-3704

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