CEBU, Philippines - Duo pianists Della Gamboa Besa and Anamaria Gregorio de Guzman were both music students at St. Scholastica’s College, Manila.
They were linked up to perform Foulenc’s Concerto for Two Pianos in 1973 at the school’s annual St. Cecilia’s Concert. It was then the beginning of a partnership that has lasted to the present.
They have performed in the country for so many times now, as well as concerts in key cities throughout the country and abroad, in San Francisco, Chicago, Washington DC, New York and New Jersey.
Today, August 20 at 7:30 pm, they will perform at the Marcelo B. Fernan Press Center (Cenewof Theater) in Sudlon, Lahug.
This event is made possible with the support of Primary Structures Corporation, Gold sponsor Emelie Benedicto Chioson, Silver sponsors Delmar Travel & Tours, Inc. and Rotary Anns of Cebu West. Bronze sponsors are Mr. & Mrs. Willie Puno, Mrs. Nancy Cuenco, Mrs. Charito Climaco, Rtn. & Mrs. Geronimo Sta Ana, Cebu Travel & Tours, Association, Rotary Club of Cebu West, Rotary Club of Cebu West Foundation; Anonymous Donor from Tucson, Arizona, U.S.A., Rtn. & Mrs. Gregorio Escario, Pioneer Life. Other donors are Dr. & Mrs. Abdias Villamor, The Yellow Movement of Cebu, Mrs. Marian Aboitiz, Rtn. & Mrs. Carlos Santos, and Mr. & Mrs. Antonio Montinola.
This concert is organized in cooperation with the Rotary Club of Cebu West and the Cebu Arts Council for the renovation of the “HOME FOR THE BLIND” at Kinasang-an Pardo, Cebu City.