ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra debuts Spotlight Series with The Music of Ryan Cayabyab

May 3, 2014, 3:00 & 8:00 PM

Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater)

CCP Complex

Pasay, Metro Manila

The ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra unveils its first ever Spotlight Series by paying tribute to one of the Philippine music industry’s icons, Mr. Ryan Cayabyab. Entitled The Music of Ryan Cayabyab, this concert takes place on May 3, 2014, 3:00 PM matinee and 8:00 PM evening show at the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater).

The concert that also celebrates Ryan Cayabyab’s 60^th birthday not only features the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Gerard Salonga but also some of the country’s notable performers like Celeste Legaspi, Basil Valdez, Hajji Alejandro, Mitch Valdez, Martin Nievera, Ogie Alcasid, Piolo Pascual, Noel Cabangon, Bugoy Drilon, Baihana, Ryan Cayabyab Singers, Mass Appeal, and the Ateneo Chamber Singers.

The Music of Ryan Cayabyab is the inaugural concert of the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra's, Spotlight Series, a chain of concerts that will feature masterpieces from world renowned composers, performers and music masters.

This show also ushers in Mr. C at 60, A Musical Celebration, a festival of various productions featuring Ryan Cayabyab’s compositions. Upcoming events include Rise: Rebuilding from the Ruins, which highlights his sacred music taking place on June 11, 2014 at the Manila Cathedral, Conversing with Mr. C , a talk back with the maestro himself happens on October 22, 2014 at the CCP Little Theater, Noli Me Tangere, The Concert , reuniting cast members from various runs of the musical with libretto by National Artist for Literature Bienvenido Lumbera on October 23-24, 2014 at the CCP Main Theater, Ballet Philippines’ La Revolucion Filipina, a ballet about Apolinario Mabini on July 25-27, 2014 at the CCP Main Theater; the Philippine Madrigal Singers’ The Grand Chorale Recital , the culminating concert of group’s Hands On Choral Workshop on October 25, 2014 at the CCP Main Theater, and lastly, the release of Simfonia Filipiniana: Philippine Symphonic Airs CD, a recording by the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra of Filipino folk songs reinvented by Ryan Cayabyab on November 14, 2014.

Ticket prices:

P3500 Premium Orchestra Center

P2500 Orchestra Center

P2000 Orchestra Side

P1000 Extreme Orchestra Side

P1000 Balcony I Center/ Lower Box

P640 Upper Box

P800 Balcony I Side

P500 Balcony II

-20% student discount on Matinee shows only

For inquiries:

Karlo Cea 415-2272 local 2409

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