MANILA, Philippines - The Cultural Center of the Philippines — in cooperation with the Gilopez Kabayao Foundation Inc. — presents two outstanding Filipino pianists, Rene Dalandan and Marites Fernandez in “Danzas: A Duo Piano Concert” on Aug. 23, 7:30 p.m., at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino, CCP Little Theater.
Dalandan and Fernandez will give the premiere performance of the three major works in the program: Points of Jazz: A Ballet by Dave Brubeck, Symphonic Dances from West Side Story by Leonard Bernstein, arranged by John Musto, and Symphonic Dances, Op. 45 by Sergei Rachmaninoff.
Rene Dalandan completed his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Piano at the Manhattan School of Music and gave his solo debut recital at Carnegie Hall as winner of the 1984 Artists International Competition in New York. The New York Times praised Dalandan’s “technical command,” where his “playing brought heady excitement, realized with sensitivity and spontaneity.”
Marites Fernandez earned Masters of Music in Piano at the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore, Maryland, studying with Walter Hausig and Ellen Mack. While still at Peabody, Marites was awarded the Austin Conadi Piano Scholarship. Fernandez has been praised by The Review for her “great display of technical skill and endurance” as well as “mesmerizing” performance.
Proceeds will benefit the Aida Sanz Gonzalez Memorial Fund to preserve and promote the legacy of a committed and dedicated piano mentor to the present and future pianists and teachers, thru sponsorships of scholarships, workshops and the production of a book on piano pedagogy based on her teachings.
Tickets are available at P500 and P1,000.
For inquiries, call Cora at 0917-8327292 or Liene at 0917-3000755, 0998-5414531.