Master pianist Sofya Gulyak returns to Manila for solo concert

May 31, 2014, 8:00 PM

Francisco Santiago Hall

South Tower, BDO Corporate Center

Makati

Featuring:

Sofya Gulyak, piano

Programme:

Richard Wagner transcribed by Franz Liszt Pilgrim's Chorus from Tannhauser, S. 443

Franz Liszt Transcendental Études No. 12 in B flat minor Chasse-Neige, S.139

Frédéric Chopin Andante spianato et grande polonaise brillante in E flat major, Op. 22

Modest Musssorgsky Pictures at an Exibition

Russian pianist Sofya Gulyak returns once again to Manila for another concert happening this May 31, 2014, 8:00 PM at the Francisco Santiago Hall located at the South Tower of the BDO Corporate Center in Makati.

In this concert, Sofya Gulyak will perform Franz Liszt’s transcription of Richard Wagner's Pilgrim's Chorus from Tannhauser, S. 443 and Transcendental Études No. 12 in B flat minor Chasse-Neige, S.139, Frédéric Chopin Andante spianato et grande polonaise brillante in E flat major, Op. 22, and Modest Musssorgsky Pictures at an Exibition

It’s been more than a year since Gulyak, the 2009 Leeds International Piano Competition winner last performed in Manila. This upcoming performance will be her third solo concert. She has performed both piano concertos of Brahms with the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra back in 2012 and 2013.

Ticket prices:

P1000 Orchestra

P600 Balcony

For inquiries:

ROS Music Center 440-1021, (0906) 523-2421

TicketWorld 891-9999

Spanish duo performs flamenco music at the CCP

 Pianist Rosa Torres-Pardo
and flamenco singer Rocío Márquez Limón

June 7, 2014, 7:30 PM

Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater)

CCP Complex

Pasay, Metro Manila

Featuring:

Rocío Márquez Limón, vocal

Rosa Torres-Pardo, piano

The Embassy of Spain in the Philippines and the Cultural Center of the Philippines present Suite Española (Spanish Suite), an original performance which combines classical music and flamenco singing in search of a common ground, on June 7 at 7:30 PM at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater), Cultural Center of the Philippines, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City. Admission is free.

In Suite Española, a classical pianist and a flamenco singer mix piano scores with flamenco songs in search of a better understanding of that evolution, exploring both worlds, looking for their roots and freely interpreting the compositions of Granados, Albéniz and Falla.

Suite Española is performed by flamenco singer Rocío Márquez Limón and classical pianist Rosa Torres-Pardo, two Spanish artists who have successfully performed the show in Spain and for the very first time in Asia, from Tokyo to Manila.

Rosa Torres-Pardo was born in Madrid, Spain. She received the Masterplayers Award in Lugano, Switzerland in 1986 and she successfully debuted at the Teatro Real de Madrid in 1987, performing Sergei Prokofiev´s Piano Concerto No. 3 in C major, Op. 26 with the Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra. She has worked with several orchestras such as the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the London Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with conductors such us Spivakov, Dutoit, Fournet, Vasary and Termikanov in auditoriums like Carnegie Hall and Alice Tully Hall in New York, the Kennedy Center in Washington, the Wigmore Hall and Sadlers Wells in London, the St. Petersburg Philharmonia and the Konzerthaus in Berlin and Knopf Music Halle in Hamburg.

Rocío Márquez Limón was born in Huelva, Spain in 1985. She began singing since she was a child but started receiving formal training at the age of 9. She has performed at the Olympia in Paris, the International Auditorium in Brussels, the Dusseldorf Opera House, the Sete Sóis Sete Luas Festival in Oeiras, Portugal, Mohammed V National Theater in Rabat, and the Silk Road Festival in Damascus. One of her latest projects is the recording of La Vida Breve (Short Life) of Manuel de Falla with the Spanish National Orchestra.

Ticket price:

Invitational

For inquiries:

Embassy of Spain in the Philippines' Cultural Department 817-9997, 817-6676, emb.manila.ofc@maec.es, emb.manila@maec.es

World champion Pockemon Crew dances the story of cinema

May 28, 2014, 8:00 PM

Samsung Hall

SM Aura Premier, Taguig

The Alliance française de Manille and SM Aura Premier, with the support of the Embassy of France, present Silence, on tourne ! And… Action!, the new performance of Hip Hop Dance World Champion Pockemon Crew on May 28, 8:00 PM at the Samsung Hall of the SM Aura Premier.

The Pockemon Crew returns to the Philippines with their newest creation with 9 dancers, exploring two worlds they love: Cinema and the origins of hip-hop movements. Silence on tourne! is also a glimpse of their home city, Lyon, where cinema was invented by the Lumière Brothers at the end of 19th century. The black and white cinema embellished by this colorful dance inspires this performance.

Through sets and costumes inspired by classical film studios, the dancers bring the audience in a dance and musical journey with impressive physical prowess. The show manages to convey the unifying power that made the success of American musical choreography during the time of Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, Vincente Minnelli or Stanley Donen. It features a series of acts accompanied by a soundtrack and a lighting stage design reminiscent of Broadway and the golden age of Hollywood musical films.

As a tribute to cinema and the journey towards modern times, this new creation looks back to the origins of Hip Hop in New York in the 40’s. Silence, on tourne ! is a performance that lives up to the reputation of the Pockemon Crew, a company in the constant quest for exploration and the discovery of new dimensions.

The Pockemon Crew began in 1996-1997, when the dancers were training at the plaza of the Lyon Opera. They performed as a professional group of break dancers for 15 years. Since then, they have won several Hip Hop Competitions at national and international levels: the French Champion in Hip Hop dance in 2003 and 2008, the European Champion in 2004 and 2012 and the World Champion in 2003 and 2006. Today, the Pockemon Crew is a resident dance company at the Opera of Lyon.

Silence, on tourne ! And… Action! is organized by the Alliance française de Manille and SM Aura Premier, with the support of the Embassy of France to the Philippines and our official media partner, Solar News Channel. This event is part of the yearly French cultural program, FrancoPhil, with events that include the 19^th French Film Festival, the Quatuor Parisii String Quartet concert, and the Fête de la Musique in June and the Tête d’enfant Modern Circus performance in October.

Ticket prices:

P500 Orchestra

P400 Balcony
-20% discount for AFM students and AFM members and groups of at least 20 persons

For inquiries:

Sabrina Durand, AFM Cultural Coordinator 895-7585, 895-7441, sabrina@alliance.ph

SM Tickets 470-2222

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