MANILA, Philippines - Filfest Cultural Foundation opens its 6th Concert Season Series 1 with “String Connections†on April 6, 8 p.m., at the Insular Life Auditorium, Insular Life Building Filinvest Corporate City.
A merger of the talent of guitarist Ramoncito Carpio and the artistry of the Manila Symphony Orchestra, the concert is a musical interaction of string sounds, composers and artists.
Ramoncito Carpio, a prize winner of numerous national and international guitar competitions (Philippines & Singapore in 2011, Thailand in 2010 & 2012, and Taiwan in 2012), will perform Astor Piazzolla’s Primavera Porteno, Francisco Tarrega’s Fantasia on themes from La Traviata, Agustin Barrios’ La Catedral and Carlo Domeniconi’s Koyunbaba. The much-admired Concerto de Aranquez by Rodrigo will be performed with the Manila Symphony Orchestra.
The Manila Symphony Orchestra performs Respighi’s Airs and Dances No. 3 for Lute transcribed for string orchestra, Erik Satie’s Gymnopedies 1 & 2 for Orchestra and Guitar with dance interpretation.
The show is supported by San Miguel Corporation, 98.7 dzFE, Vivere Hotel, Conti’s Pastry Shop & Restaurant, Mary Grace, Modern Epicurean Kitchen, Alba, Rayomar Management Inc., Museo Walo and Tollways Corporation.
For ticket inquiries, call Marie at 0917-8177261, 0918-9419472, or 585-3823.