Vancouver based Filipino pianist Ross Salvosa in concert

July 23, 2014, 7:30 PM

Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater)

Cultural Center of the Philippines

CCP Complex

Pasay, Metro Manila

Featuring:

Ross Salvosa, piano

Programme:

Franz Schubert Piano Sonata in A minor, D. 784

Joaquín Turina

     5 Danzas Gitanas, Series 2, Op.84, II. Circulos rítmicos

     Mujeres Españolas, Series 1, Op.17, II. La andaluza sentimental (monólogo)

     5 Danzas Gitanas, Series 2, Op.84, IV. Danza rítmica

Frédéric Chopin Piano Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 35

Igor Stravinsky/Guido Agosti Firebird

Vancouver-based Filipino concert pianist Ross Salvosa kicks off the 2014 edition of the CCP Special Concert Series this July 23, 2014, 7:30 PM at the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater).

In this concert, Salvosa performs Franz Schubert’s Piano Sonata in A minor, D. 784, Joaquín Turina’s Circulos rítmicos and Danza rítmica from 5 Danzas Gitanas, Series 2, Op.84 and La andaluza sentimental (monólogo) from Mujeres Españolas, Series 1, Op.17, Frédéric Chopin’s Piano Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 35, and Guido Agosti’s arrangement of Igor Stravinsky’s Firebird.

Ross has been performing in concert venues around the world as orchestra soloist, solo recitalist, collaborative artist and chamber musician.  He was a prize winner of national and international piano competitions.  A very versatile artist with a wide range of solo, concerto and chamber music repertoire, Ross frequently performs and premieres contemporary works. A winner of the National Music Competitions for Young Artists, he was under the tutelage of Filipino pedagogues Mauricia Borromeo, Reynaldo Reyes, Emilio de Rosario and aunt Ruby Salvosa.

Pianist Ross Salvosa

Ross is currently a doctoral candidate in Musical Arts majoring in Piano Performance at the University of British Columbia under the guidance of legendary pianists Sara Buechner and Corey Hamm. He received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees on full scholarship graduating magna cum laude at the Conservatory of Music at Lynn University under the tutelage of Roberta Rust and Philip Evans.  Ross is Vancouver’s one of the most sought after piano pedagogues. His students have won numerous national and international competitions, and have performed as orchestral soloists. He is renowned for developing prodigious talents from early formative ages to young professionals.  He has adjudicated numerous international competitions.

The other featured artists of the Special Concert Series are Italy-based Filipino flutist Sarah Mae Gabuyo, on August 15, 2014 and double bass player Jiovanni Tabada on September 24, 2014. Both concerts start at 7:30 PM at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater).

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

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

Soprano Katrina Saporsantos performs at the CCP’s Special Concert Series

Soprano Katrina Saporsantos

Concert

August 29, 2012

Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater)

CCP Complex

Pasay, Metro Manila

Masterclass

September 1 & 4, 2012, 1:00 PM

MKP Multi-Purpose Hall

CCP Complex

Pasay, Metro Manila

Featuring:

Katrina Saprosantos, soprano

Augusto Espino, piano

Programme:

Joaquín Turina Tres Poemas, Op. 81

Richard Wagner Wesendonck Lieder, WWV 91

Ernest Chausson Chanson perpétuelle, Op. 37

Giuseppe Verdi Stornello, Perduta ho la pace, and Deh, pietoso, oh Addolorata

William Bolcom Selections from Caberet Songs 1 and 2

I first heard soprano Katrina Saporsantos perform during CCP President Dr. Raul Sunico’s birthday celebrations that was held at the main lobby of the Cultural Center of the Philippines. I was very impressed by the projection of her voice that somehow managed to fill up the whole lobby. I also thought at that time that her voice could've been heard even from the fourth floor as well. Music lovers will now also have the chance to be impressed by this young soprano when she performs at the second concert of the CCP’s Special Concert Series on August 29, 2012 at 7:30 PM at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater). Pianist Augusto Espino accompanies Katrina in the concert. Aside from the concert, she will also be giving a voice masterclass on September 1 and 4 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at the CCP MKP Multi-Purpose Hall. 

It’s no wonder that Katrina Saporsantos has an impressive voice considering that she has completed a Professional Studies Certificate at the Manhattan School of Music (MSM), and a Master of Music degree in Classical Voice Performance under the studio of American soprano Ashley Putnam. Also add to that a Bachelor of Music degree in Voice and a Diploma in Creative and Performing Musical Arts, under tenor Ramon Acoymo at the University of the Philippines.

As mentioned earlier, this event is the second of three solo concerts by young outstanding Filipino musicians entitled the Special Concert Series. The series opened with the performance of pianist Charisse Baldoria last July 11, 2012 which I unfortunately missed. On September 26, 2012, cellist Antoni Josef Inacay will close the series with his solo concert.

Ticket prices:

P800 Orchestra Center

P600 Orchestra Side

-50% student discount

-20% senior citizen discount

For ticket inquiries:

CCP Marketing Department 832-1125 loc. 405/1406

TicketWorld at 891-9999

For masterclass inquiries:

CCP Artist Training Division 832-1125 loc. 1605