Flutist Mark Kenedy Fortunado Rocas, pianist Dingdong Fiel in Manila Pianos Artist Series recital

Manila Pianos Artist Series presents flutist Mark Kenedy Fortunado Rocas and pianist Michelle Nicolasora in The Enchanter's Wand on February 25, 2023, 6:00 PM at the Manila Pianos Showroom at Paseo de Magallanes, Makati

Rocas, currently the assistant principal flute of the UP Symphony Orchestra, will perform Paul Taffanel's Fantasie on Themes from "Der Freischütz", Franz Schubert's Arpeggione Sonata in A minor, D.21, and Carl Reinecke's Flute Concerto in D Major, Op. 283.

The recital will also serve as a fundraiser for his upcoming studies abroad.

Tickets are priced at P800 each with discounted tickets at P500 for PWDs, seniors, students, and faculty available also. Reservations can be made via GCash payment to 0917-4158876 under the name of Richard S. After paying, send confirmation, along with payer's name and number of tickets to the same number. Reserved tickets can be claimed at the gate on the day of the performance.

Rare double bass concert with Jiovanni Tabada at the CCP

September 24, 2014, 7:30 PM

Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater)

Cultural Center of the Philippines

CCP Complex

Pasay, Metro Manila

Featuring:

Jiovanni Tabada, double bass

Michelle Nicolasora, piano

John Paul Bermudez, double bass

Emman Ongleo, double bass

Gerry Gonzalez, cello

Programme:

David Ellis Sonata Op. 42 for Unaccompanied Double Bass

Serge Koussevitzky Double Bass Concerto, Op. 3

Gioachino Rossini Duetto in D major

Paul Hindemith Double Bass Sonata

Angel Peña Suite for Three Double Basses

A rare double bass concert featuring the Netherlands-trained double bassist Jiovanni Tabada wraps up the 2014 CCP Special Concert Series this September 24, 2014, 7:30 PM at the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater).

The evening will consist of performances of works like David Ellis’ Sonata Op. 42 for Unaccompanied Double Bass, Serge Koussevitzky’s Double Bass Concerto, Op. 3, Gioachino Rossini’s Duetto in D major, Paul Hindemith’s Double Bass Sonata, and Angel Peña’s Suite for Three Double Basses. Guest artists include accompanying pianist Michelle Nicolasora, double bassists John Paul Bermudez and Emman Ongleo, and cellist Gerry Gonzalez.

Jiovanni Tabada received his basic music training in double bass in 1996 at Salvador and Pilar Sala Foundation, Inc., an orchestra development program initiated in Cebu by concert pianist Ingrid Sala Santamaria. Four years later, he was awarded a full grant to study in one of the best conservatories in Europe, the Royal Conservatory in The Hague, Netherlands.  In 2009, Jiovanni graduated from the Royal Conservatory with a Master of Music degree,   major in Double Bass, with distinction. He has performed with the Sinfonia Rotterdam Chamber Orchestra, the Holland Sinfonia, and the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra. He now resides in his hometown Cebu, and is contributing to its growing music scene. He is currently the Program Director of Sistemang Pilipino, a program based in Cebu, dedicated to providing world-class music education and performance opportunities for Filipino children and youth, with special focus in those from underserved communities.

Double Bassist Jiovanni Tabada

On September 25, 2014, 1:00 PM, Jiovanni Tabada will give a double bass masterclass at the MKP Multi-Purpose Hall of the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

Ticket prices:

P800 Orchestra Center

P600 Orchestra Side

-50% student discount

-20% senior citizen discount

For performance inquiries:

CCP Box Office 832-3706

For masterclass inquiries:

CCP Music Division 832-1125 local 1604, ccp.artist.training@gmail.com