MANILA, Philippines - Appassionata is an exciting collaboration of paintings and sculptures among five artists with diverse styles and backgrounds. Individually, they are well-known stars in the Philippine art world and they have participated in international exhibitions. Collectively, they are a prestigious power group - Rosario Bitanga, Imelda Cajipe-Endaya, Lenore RS Lim, Susan Fetalvero-Roces and Marivic Rufino.