Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Philippine premiere of Sarmientos' marimba concerto opens Filfest's 2014 Season


May 31, 2014, 8:00 PM
Insular Life Auditorium
Insular Life Tower
Filinvest, Alabang

Featuring:
Dena Fernandez, marimba
Manila Symphony Orchestra
Ruggero Barbieri, conductor

Programme:
Giacomo Puccini La tregenda from Le Villi
Joaquín Turina Orgía from Danzas fantásticas, Op. 22
Jorge Sarmientos Concerto for Marimba and Orchestra No. 1, Op. 20
Antonín Dvořák Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95, B. 178, From the New World
Camille Saint-Saëns Bacchanale from Samson and Delilah, Op. 47
Nino Rota Symphonic Suite
Arturo Márquez Danzón No. 2
Nicanor Abelardo Mutya ng Pasig

The Filfest Cultural Foundation and Insular Life opens its 2014 season with the Philippine debut performance of a marimba concerto featuring marimbist Dena Fernandez and the Manila Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Ruggero Barbieri happening on May 31, 2014, 8:00 PM at the Corporate Centre Auditorium of Insular Life Tower in Filinvest, Alabang.

The marimba concerto to be premiered in this concert was composed by Guatemala’s National Artist Jorge Sarmientos, considered as one of the most important composers hailing from South America. Aside from the marimba concerto, the evening’s program also includes Giacomo Puccini’s La tregenda from Le Villi, Joaquín Turina’s Orgía from Danzas fantásticas, Op. 22, Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95, B. 178, From the New World, Camille Saint-Saëns’ Bacchanale from Samson and Delilah, Op. 47, Nino Rota’s Symphonic Suite, Arturo Márquez’ Danzón No. 2, Nicanor Abelardo’s Mutya ng Pasig.

This concert is presented by Filfest Cultural Foundation and Insular Life in cooperation with San Miguel Corporation, Rustan’s, Vivere Hotel, Contis and Philippine Italian Association.

Ticket prices:
P1000 Orchestra Center
P800 Orchestra Side

For inquiries:
Marie (0917) 817-7261, (0918) 941-9472, 585-3823

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