Rare double bass concert with Jiovanni Tabada at the CCP

September 24, 2014, 7:30 PM

Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater)

Cultural Center of the Philippines

CCP Complex

Pasay, Metro Manila

Featuring:

Jiovanni Tabada, double bass

Michelle Nicolasora, piano

John Paul Bermudez, double bass

Emman Ongleo, double bass

Gerry Gonzalez, cello

Programme:

David Ellis Sonata Op. 42 for Unaccompanied Double Bass

Serge Koussevitzky Double Bass Concerto, Op. 3

Gioachino Rossini Duetto in D major

Paul Hindemith Double Bass Sonata

Angel Peña Suite for Three Double Basses

A rare double bass concert featuring the Netherlands-trained double bassist Jiovanni Tabada wraps up the 2014 CCP Special Concert Series this September 24, 2014, 7:30 PM at the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater).

The evening will consist of performances of works like David Ellis’ Sonata Op. 42 for Unaccompanied Double Bass, Serge Koussevitzky’s Double Bass Concerto, Op. 3, Gioachino Rossini’s Duetto in D major, Paul Hindemith’s Double Bass Sonata, and Angel Peña’s Suite for Three Double Basses. Guest artists include accompanying pianist Michelle Nicolasora, double bassists John Paul Bermudez and Emman Ongleo, and cellist Gerry Gonzalez.

Jiovanni Tabada received his basic music training in double bass in 1996 at Salvador and Pilar Sala Foundation, Inc., an orchestra development program initiated in Cebu by concert pianist Ingrid Sala Santamaria. Four years later, he was awarded a full grant to study in one of the best conservatories in Europe, the Royal Conservatory in The Hague, Netherlands.  In 2009, Jiovanni graduated from the Royal Conservatory with a Master of Music degree,   major in Double Bass, with distinction. He has performed with the Sinfonia Rotterdam Chamber Orchestra, the Holland Sinfonia, and the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra. He now resides in his hometown Cebu, and is contributing to its growing music scene. He is currently the Program Director of Sistemang Pilipino, a program based in Cebu, dedicated to providing world-class music education and performance opportunities for Filipino children and youth, with special focus in those from underserved communities.

Double Bassist Jiovanni Tabada

On September 25, 2014, 1:00 PM, Jiovanni Tabada will give a double bass masterclass at the MKP Multi-Purpose Hall of the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

Ticket prices:

P800 Orchestra Center

P600 Orchestra Side

-50% student discount

-20% senior citizen discount

For performance inquiries:

CCP Box Office 832-3706

For masterclass inquiries:

CCP Music Division 832-1125 local 1604, ccp.artist.training@gmail.com

String quartet Quartetto Espressivo caps MCOF Chamber Music Series 2013

April 17, 2013, 7:00 PM

Ayala Museum

Makati Avenue corner De La Rosa Street

Greenbelt Park, Makati

Featuring:

Quartetto Espressivo

     Christian Tan, violin

     Sara Maria Gonzales, violin

     Rey Casey Concepcion, viola

     Gerry Graham Gonzales, cello

Programme:

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky String Quartet No. 1 in D major, Op. 11

Giuseppe Verdi String Quartet in E minor

The Manila Chamber Orchestra Foundation (MCOF) and the Ayala Museum present a date with string quartet Quartetto Espressivo this April 17, 2013, 7:00 PM at the Ayala Museum as the MCOF Chamber Music Series 2013 winds down for this season.

Violinist Christian Tan

Quartetto Espressivo will be performing Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s String Quartet No. 1 in D major, Op. 11 and Giuseppe Verdi’s String Quartet in E minor, the only piece of music he ever wrote for a string quartet. The Tchaikovsky piece is said to have brought the great Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy to tears when it was performed at a tribute concert for him. The Verdi piece on the other hand is a surprising work from a composer known for his operas. This piece of chamber music came into being during his idle time when the Milan/Naples production of Aïda got delayed due to soprano Teresa Stolz’s illness.

Violinist Sara Maria Gonzales

Making their debut at this concert is a new Quartetto Espressivo composed of violinists Christian Tan and Sara Maria Gonzales, violist Rey Casey Concepcion and cellist Gerry Graham Gonzales. The quartet has won at the National Competition for Young Artists in the Chamber Music Category. Each of the members who are also regular members of the Manila Symphony Orchestra, are also NAMCYA prize winners in their respective categories as well.

Violist Rey Casey Concepcion

The MCO Foundation is a non-stock, non-profit organization established in 1985 and is dedicated to the promotion of the classical arts. This concert is made possible through the support of Ayala Museum together with MCOF’s valued partners Lyric Piano and Organ, BusinessWorld, Manila Diamond Hotel, HighLife, HerWord and DZFE.FM 98.7.

Cellist Gerry Graham Gonzales

Ticket price:

P600

For inquiries:

MCOF 750-0768, (0920) 954-0053

Allan 782-7164, (0918) 347-3027

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