Manila Symphony Orchestra, one of the
oldest orchestras in Asia, will be in Iloilo on August 25 to 26. This 55-piece
world-class ensemble conducted by Prof. Arturo Molina, is set for two
performances with a diverse repertoire in its premiere with the Iloilo crowd.
On August 25, the orchestra will present
“Sweet Symphonies: Bach vs. Beatles” at Molo Church while the concert dubbed as
“Soundtracks and Symphonies” is scheduled on August 26 at the Iloilo Convention
Center. Ilonggos will have an inspiring
experience of orchestral music that features soundtracks from American and
Filipino hit movies.
“Iloilo was once the center of culture and the
arts in the Philippines. We have started promoting our visual arts and now, we
will focus on the performing arts,” according to Sen. Franklin Drilon, an
Ilonggo senator who is a major catalyst in the on-going rapid developments in
the city and province.
This musical treat of international
standards aims to spark the interest of the local talent pool and a move
towards a grander vision for Iloilo and the Ilonggos. It collaborates with the
advocacy of the MSO as a vital contributor to the appreciation and enjoyment of
music by people from all walks of life.
Manila Symphony Orchestra was established
in 1926 by Viennese conductor Alexander Lippay, and, to this day, continues to
enrich the Filipino’s vibrant cultural life through fine music.
Free Music Workshop for Students
Manila Symphony Orchestra will also hold a
half-day workshop in Iloilo City on August 26, 2017. The free musical workshop
is exclusive for a pre-selected group of 100 students from Iloilo City.
Jeffrey Solares, Executive Director of the Manila
Symphony Orchestra said the students were highly recommended by their schools
based on their musical aptitude and the level of performance in playing their
choice of musical instruments.
“This workshop will enhance the students’
stock knowledge of orchestral music and hopefully, through this brief exposure,
they will find enjoyment and appreciate a different genre of music,” Solares said.
The local budding artists will have an
MSO-experience to upgrade their approach on strings, percussions, and wind
instruments.
“We have a rich pool of talent in music and
arts as proven by our world-renowned Ilonggo performing artists like violinist
Mr. Gilopez Kabayao and tenor Othoniel Gonzaga.
By bringing the likes of Manila Symphony Orchestra to the local
audience, we are enhancing the creativity of our artists and ensuring Iloilo as
a premiere center of performing arts,” according to Sen. Franklin Drilon. The
Ilonggo senator is one of the patrons of the 2-day performances.
Inquiries about the free, by-invitation
only concert of the Manila Symphony Orchestra as well as the workshop may be
directed to the Secretariat c/o Iloilo Economic Development Office (33)
335-0333 and 337-8341.
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