The Cultural Center of the Philippines presents trombonist Ricson Poonin for the second installment of the Special Concert Series 2022 happening on October 20, 202, 7:30 PM at the CCP's Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez (Black Box Theater).
Ricson's program includes Joseph Guy Marie Roparts' Piece in E flat minor, Jacques Castérède's Sonatine for Trombone and Piano, Carolina Calvache's Trombonsillo, Vicente Marqueses' Milagros, Leopoldo Silos, Sr.'s Lagi Kitang Naalala, and the world premiere of Herminigildo Ranera's Pandemic Concert Piece for Trombone and Piano. Pianist Madeline Jane Banta will be the evening's collaborating artist.
The Pandemic Concert Piece was specifically composed by Ranera, Ricson's long time mentor, for this concert.
“Sir Hermie has been a big influence in my career,” Poonin said. “As my mentor, I would like to pay tribute to him by featuring his work here."
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| Trombonist Ricson Poonin |
Ricson is currently teaching trombone at St. Scholastica's College and at the University of Santo Tomas.
He also took part at the International Trombone Association's performance that set a Guinness Book of World Records for most number of trombone players performing at a single event at the Lincoln Center in New York.
A day prior to the concert, Ricson will conduct a Trombone Masterclass on October 19, 2022, 2:00 - 6:00 PM to be held also at CCP Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez. For inquiries on the Masterclass, email artist.training@culturalcenter.gov.ph or call at 8832-1125 local 160.
