Clarion Chamber Ensemble opens 2014 season with Beyond the Shadow of Beethoven

March 20, 2014, 8:00 PM

Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater)

CCP Complex

Pasay, Metro Manila

Featuring:

Dino Decena, violin

Renato Lucas, cello

Hyun Joo Lee, piano

David Jerome Johnson, flute

Reynato Resurreccion, oboe

Ariel Sta. Ana, clarinet

Noel Singcuenco, bassoon

Jay-Ar Mesa, horn

Rommel Cruz, double bass

Programme:

Louis Spohr Nonet in F major, Op. 31, IV. Finale

Robert Schumann Quartet in E flat major, Op. 47

Johannes Brahms Serenade No. 1 in D major, Op. 11

The Clarion Chamber Ensemble presents pieces that go Beyond the Shadow of Beethoven in their first concert in the 2014 season happening this March 20, 2014, 8:00 PM at the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater).

The concert program for this evening consists of the Finale of Louis Spohr’s Nonet in F major, Op. 31, Robert Schumann’s Quartet in E flat major, Op. 47 and Johannes Brahms Serenade No. 1 in D major, Op. 11.

Clarion members are violinist Dino Decena, cellist Renato Lucas, pianist Hyun Joo Lee, flutist David Jerome Johnson, oboist Reynato Resurreccion, clarinetist Ariel Sta. Ana, bassoonist Noel Singcuenco, horn player Jay-Ar Mesa, and double bassist Rommel Cruz. 

Pianist Hyun Joo “Julia” Lee and flutist David Jerome Johnson formed Clarion Chamber Ensemble in December 2001. Members of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra and the Old San Miguel Orchestra joined the two founders to create a core group of nine ensemble members. Other local and international musicians collaborate with the ensemble as the music demands.

The strength of the Ensemble lies in the diversity and flexibility of instrumental combinations and repertoire that embraces 18th to 21st century works. Clarion Chamber Ensemble has also worked with Opera singers and jazz and tango dancers in the service of the chamber music repertoire and the cause of various charities and non-profits, including the Macabata Children's Foundation and 98.7 DZFE. Clarion’s series of season concerts have been housed at BDO’s Santiago Hall, Makati, and Philam Life Theater, Manila and their regular University outreach concerts presented at Far East University, the University of Santo Tomas and the Philippine High School for the Performing Arts.

Beyond the Shadow of Beethoven is a production by Clarion Chamber Ensemble and the Cultural Center of the Philippines, and co-presented by 98.7 DZFE The Master's Touch.

Ticket price:

P500

-50% student discount

-20% senior citizen discount

For inquiries:

CCP Box Office 832-3704

Clarion Chamber Ensemble 890-8840

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Sam Concepcion set to shatter limitations in comeback concert

March 15, 2014, 7:00 PM

Music Museum

Greenhills Shopping Center

San Juan

Singer/actor Sam Concepcion taps into the power of youth as he embarks a return to the concert stage with No Limitations happening this March 15, 2014, 7:00 PM at the Music Museum in San Juan.

Sam Concepcion

Produced by Hills & Dreams Events Concepts Co. and line produced by STAGES, No Limitations is a unique endeavor as it has assembled a relatively young and yet promising team for this concert: stage director Paolo Valenciano who has earned raves for his directorial stint with Sponge Cola’s Maximum Capacity and his dad, Gary V’s On Higher Ground, choreographer Kevin Intal and the La Salle Dance Company-Street aiming to showcase Sam’s peerless dancing skills, and musical director Marvin Querido.

Sam announced during the concert’s press conference that KZ Tandingan and Tippy Dos Santos will be joining him on stage but he has remained tight lipped when asked about who else might make an appearance on that night. With Tippy on board, fans can expect the two to perform Panalangin from I Do Bidoo Bidoo and Dati, the winning song from the 2013 Philippine Popular Music Festival which was also a breakout hit from last year. These two tunes join No Limitations and Mahal Na Mahal, which are Sam’s latest hits that came out from his current album Infinite.

And as an ultimate teaser, Sam said that there will be a big announcement at the concert itself. I remain clueless as to what nature this announcement could be but it’s something that Sam’s fans have to see for themselves at the concert.

Ticket prices:

P1680 Orchestra Center

P1120 Orchestra Side

P560 Balcony

For inquiries:

Music Museum 721-6726

SM Tickets 470-2222

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Conductor Apo Hsu, oboist Wan-Chen Hsieh perform in March PPO concert

Conductor Apo Hsu

March 14, 2014, 8:00 PM

Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater)

CCP Complex

Pasay, Metro Manila

Featuring:

Wan-Chen Hsieh, oboe

Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra

Apo Hsu, conductor

Programme:

Carolyn Yarnell Yosemite and the Range of Light

Bohuslav Martinů Concerto for Oboe and Small Orchestra, H. 353

Sergei Prokofiev Symphony No. 5 in B flat major Op. 100

Taiwanese conductor Apo Hsu leads the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra this March 14, 2014 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater) along with guest artist, oboist Wan-Chen Hsieh. They will perform Carolyn Yarnell’s Yosemite and the Range of Light, Bohuslav Martinů’s Concerto for Oboe and Small Orchestra, H. 353 with Hsieh as the soloist and Sergei Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5 in B flat major Op. 100.

Oboist Wan-Chen Hsieh

Apo Hsu is the Orchestra Director of the National Taiwan Normal University, a post she has held since 2003.  She is also a guest faculty member at The Conductor's Institute at Bard College in New York. Other past appointments include Music Director and Conductor of the Springfield Symphony in Missouri, Artistic Director of The Women’s Philharmonic in San Francisco and as Music Director and Conductor of the Oregon Mozart Players in Eugene, Oregon after completing a three-year tenure as Affiliate Artist/NEA Assistant Conductor of the Oregon Symphony. She has served on the faculty for the American Symphony Orchestra League Conducting Workshops, National Youth Orchestra Festival 2000, the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute 2002 and 2004, the 2007 All State Orchestra in New Mexico and the 2009 All State Orchestra in Colorado. She has been a Music Review Panelist for the National Endowment for the Arts, and Meet The Composers in New York City and serves as an Evaluation Committee member at the CKS Center in Taipei.

Guest appearances have taken Hsu all over the US as well as Russia, Asia, South America and Australia. More recent engagements include her residency at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music in January 2012, an appearance as guest conductor of the Barra Mansa Symphony Orchestra (OSBM) in Brazil in July 2012 and the 2013 OSBM Classical Brazil’s project, Brazil Classical 2013 season Orchestral Tour Brazil and Simone Leitao.

The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra

Oboist Wan-Chen Hsieh has appeared as soloist throughout Europe and Asia, including performances with the MDR Chamber Orchestra Leipzig, Schöneberg Chamber Orchestra, Adlershof Chamber Orchestra Berlin, National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) Taiwan, Taipei Symphony Orchestra, Kaohsiung City Symphony Orchestra, Taipei Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, Taipei National University of Arts Orchestra, and C.Y.C. Wind Orchestra. She performs with the Taiwan Connection Music Festival Chamber Orchestra, established by violinist Nai-Yuan Hu from New York, and gives concerts with other TC musicians through Taiwan annually since 2009. Her first classical recording “Bel Canto” won the “Best Classic CD” in the 19th Golden Melody Awards in Taiwan, and first crossover recording “Capriccio Pine Breeze” was published by Wind Music in fall 2007. Wan-Chen lives in Taiwan and works not only as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Taipei National University of Arts, but also as the Music Director in the CHEW’s Culture Foundation. She organizes performances for the contemporary music group SpringAutumnMusic, and the series of family concerts “C.I.M. Concerts in Museum”.

Ticket prices:

P1500 Orchestra Center

P1200 Orchestra Side

P800 Extreme Orchestra Side

P500 Balcony I Center

P400 Balcony I Side

P300 Balcony II

-50% student discount

-20% senior citizen discount

For inquiries:

CCP Marketing Department 832-1125 local 1806

CCP Box Office 832-3704

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Cherie Gil stars in stylish one woman play Full Gallop

March 14-23, 2014

Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium

RCBC Plaza, Makati

Legendary actress Cherie Gil portrays fashion icon Diana Vreeland in Full Gallop which will have a limited run from March 14 to 23, 2014 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium at the RCBC Plaza in Makati. MyOwn Mann Productions, Inc. and Actor’s Actors Inc. present this one woman play under the direction of Bart Guingona.

Never before staged in the Philippines, Full Gallop, written by Mary Louise Wilson and Mark Hampton, focuses on Diana Vreeland, one of the fashion movers in America during her time. She served as the editor of Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue magazines and was a member of the International Café Society. Full Gallop aims to introduce Vreeland to Filipino audiences whether or not they’re into the world of fashion.

Bart Guingona, Cherie Gil, Giselle Töngi, Ruben Nazareth and Rajo Laurel

This one woman play is a monumental task for Cherie Gil, one of the most well known villainesses in the Philippine entertainment industry owing to her memorable performance in Bituing Walang Ningning during the early 1980’s. She has also recently ventured into producing films with last year’s Sonata, directed by Peque Gallaga. During the 2000’s, Cherie Gil started to showcase her acting chops on the live stage starring in productions such as Doubt, Nine and Masterclass wherein she earned rave reviews in her portrayal of yet another icon, soprano Maria Callas.

Full Gallop will also feature the special participation of Giselle Töngi. The creative team is composed of Director Bart Guingona, Set Designer Joey Mendoza, Lighting Designer John Batalla, Costume Designer Rajo Laurel and Hair and Makeup by Ruben Nazareth.

The play opens with a Gala Night Premiere on March 14 with proceeds going to the Virlanie Foundation as they build houses in Negros affected by the super typhoon Yolanda.

Bart Guingona, Cherie Gil, Giselle Töngi, Ruben Nazareth and Rajo Laurel

Full Gallop is co-presented by Inquirer Lifestyle, Look Magazine, and The Peninsula Manila in cooperation with Antonio’s Tagaytay, Facial Care Center, The Love Garden, Businessworld, HerWord.com, WhenInManila.com, and Rappler.com.

The play is presented by special arrangement with Josef Weinberger Plays Limited, London.

Ticket prices for March 14, 2014, 8:00 PM Gala Night:

P3000 Orchestra Center

P2000 Orchestra Side/Loge

P1000 Balcony

*Inclusive of cocktail and wine by Antonio’s Tagaytay

Ticket prices for regular nights:

P1500 Orchestra Center

P1000 Orchestra Side/Loge

P600 Balcony

For inquiries:

215-0788, (0917) 537-8313

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