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

TicketWorld 891-9999

An Evening of Chamber Music opens the 2012 Cultural Arts Events Organizer concert season

February 25, 2012, 8:00 PM

Philam Life Auditorium

UN Avenue, Manila

Featuring:

Gina Medina, violin

Wilfredo Pasamba, cello

Mary Anne Espina, piano

Quartetto Espressivo

     Joseph Brian Cimafranca, violin

     Sara Maria Gonzales, violin

     Rey Casey Concepcion, viola

     Gary Graham Gonzales, cello

Programme:

Anton Arensky Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 32

Ernest Chausson Concerto in D major for Piano, Violin and String Quartet, Op. 21

The Cultural Arts Events Organizer invites all music lovers to An Evening of Chamber Music slated on February 25, 2012, 8:00 PM at the Philam Life Auditorium, United Nations Ave., Manila.

The concert features two (2) of the most beautiful but rarely played chamber music compositions  during the Romantic Period– the Anton Arensky’s fiery First Piano Trio in D minor, Op. 32 and the heartwarming Ernest Chausson’s Concerto in D major for Piano, Violin and  String Quartet, Op. 21.  These masterpieces will be performed by seven (7) of the country’s distinguished musicians namely, pianist Mary Anne Espina, violinist Gina Medina, cellist Wilfredo Pasamba and Quartetto Espressivo of the Manila Symphony Orchestra.

Pianist Mary Anne Espina

Known for her “impeccable musicality and sensitivity”, Espina is one of the most sought after chamber musicians in the country today.  A 2008 Aliw awardee, Espina continues to team up with outstanding local and international artists in major concert and recital venues in the country. 

Violinist Gina Medina

As a distinguished violinist, soloist and chamber performer, Medina has gained a vital seat in the Philippines’ classical music circle.  Her commanding musical techniques and precarious abilities never cease to awe her audiences.

Cellist Wilfredo Pasamba

Pasamba, considered one of the finest Filipino cellists today, is a graduate of Moscow Conservatory of Music. He has performed in all major music centers in the world.

Quartetto Espressivo

Quartetto Espressivo, the resident string quartet of Manila Symphony Orchestra, consists of Joseph Brian Cimafranca, violin; Sara Maria Gonzales, violin, Rey Casey Concepcion, viola and Gary Graham Gonzales, cello – all graduates of St.Scholastica’s College School of Music.

Don’t miss this musical coup. This concert is made possible in partnership with Vision Classic, Lyric Piano and Organ, BusinessWorld, Nethal Marketing and TIEZA.

Ticket prices:

P1000 Orchestra Center

P800 Orchestra Sides

P600 Loge Center

P500 Loge Sides

For inquiries:

Cultural Arts Events Organizer 781-7164, (0918)347-3027

MCO Foundation 750-0768, (0920)954-0053

TicketWorld 891-9999