In less than three years, the Old Sacristy tucked behind the more than four centuries-old San Bartolome Church in Malabon has become the surprise classical music performance venue in Metro Manila. Through the invaluable support of the Diocese of Kalookan, the city government, and the Malabon residents themselves led by Atty. Mochet Lucas, musicians have found an intimate space where they can perform for the public rarely programmed chamber music.
The latest recital featured the Pressivos wind quintet, with members Raymond Sarreal (flute), Franz Ramirez (oboe), Hernan Manalastas (clarinet), Lester Pascua (bassoon), and Earvin Rosacay (French horn) presenting an all-French chamber music program.
The quintet, composed mainly of UP College of Music alumni, performed Jacques Ibert's Trois Pièces brèves, Adolphe Deslandres' Trois Pièces en quintette, and Claude Debussy's Petite Suite, L 65. and going local with Eduardo Parungao's Philippine Airs Medley for their encore with oboist Ramirez giving brief annotations to familiarize the various instruments and pieces to an audience, majority of whom are Malabon residents, who do not frequent the concert halls.
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| Raymond Sarreal, Hernan Manalastas, Earvin Rosacay, Lester Pascua, and Franz Ramirez |
The recital was short and sweet but it transported the audience to the tranquil and serene spots in France, a welcome change after the torrential rains and high tides that have flooded the city the week before.
The Pressivos' performance marked the third of the four planned recitals at the Old Sacristy. The fourth and final recital of the year is scheduled for late November.
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