The Manila Symphony Orchestra bring on The Titan at their season finale concert on January 30, 2019, 8:00 PM at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo).
Joining the MSO in this concert are pianist Victor Asuncion and conductor Marlon Chen. The season finale concert will also mark the debut of Diomedes Saraza,Jr. as the MSO's new concertmaster. Members of the Manila Symphony Junior Orchestra will also fortify the orchestra's ranks on this night.
Pianist Victor Asuncion |
Victor Asuncion has been hailed by The Washington Post for his “poised and imaginative playing.” He has appeared in concert halls in Brazil, Canada, Ecuador, France, Italy, Germany, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, Spain, Turkey and the USA, as a recitalist and concerto soloist.
Conductor Marlon Chen |
Marlon Chen on the other hand is
considered one of the most versatile and dynamic conductors of his generation,
he is equally at home conducting opera, ballet, and the symphonic repertoire
The music lined up for this
concert are Maurice Ravel’s Piano
Concerto in G major, M. 83 with Victor Asuncion as the featured soloist and will be
followed by Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No.
1 in D major ‘Titan’ capping MSO’s Year
of the Titans season.
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