“Rama
Hari,” the hit pop ballet musical based on the Indian epic Ramayana, is
returning to the CCP stage this November, with a powerhouse cast of the
country's best singers and dancers.
This
year's staging of “Rama Hari” will star Christian Bautista and Karylle
in the lead roles Rama and Sita, backed by an equally powerhouse cast of
the country's leading theater actors and singers: Robert Seña as the
demon Ravana, OJ Mariano (alternating as Rama), Kalila Aguilos
(alternating as Sita), Christian Rey Marbella, Noel Rayos, Lani Ligot,
Amparo Sietereales, and Brezhnev Larlar.
THE Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) through its Intertextual Division celebrates the 25th anniversary
of its literary journal by launching Ani 37, the Cleansing and Renewal
issue, on November 29, 2012 at the CCP Promenade at five in the
afternoon. Ani 37 contains 97 works of prose and poetry submitted by 66
authors written in English, Filipino and different Philippine languages,
representing Aklanon, Bikol, Chabacano, Ilokano, Iluko, Kankanaey, and
Pangasinan.
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The
Cultural Center of the Philippines opens its doors to theater artists,
practitioners and enthusiasts for the 4th National Theater Festival
(NTF) from November 8 to 18, 2012. Dubbed as “Ika-Apat na Tagpo, Ang
Bagong Yugto: The New Act”, this year's NTF offers performances, a
conference, exhibits and film screenings. The
NTF started in 1992 and 2012 marks the 20th anniversary of the
festival. This year's edition showcases the ever-growing achievements of
Philippine theater.
Love
- be it romantic, platonic or erotic - is beautifully defined in
Gantimpala Theater’s Sayaw ng mga SENIORITA, a dramatic - comedy play
written by Jose Javier Reyes, under the direction of Jun Pablo, which
will initially be shown during the National Theater Festival, presented
by the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the National
Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).
Celebrating
its 40th Anniversary, The Piano Teachers’ Guild of the Philippines
together with The Cultural Center of the Philippines, LYRIC and KAWAI
proudly presents "Forte@40" - a fund-raising concert to be held at the
Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo of the Cultural Center of the Philippines on
November 18, 2012.
This
children classic literary work will come to life on stage through
colorful sets, props and costumes; beautiful songs and music; and most
of all, the genuine portrayal of the professional theater kid actors
ages 7 to 13 years old. Hansel
and Gretel” is the musical play for children wherein Kids Acts
Philippines has incorporated every intelligence type in the specific
scenes to enable children appreciate and experience the total importance
of learning while performing on stage.
To
mark the 250th anniversary of the British Occupation of Manila and
Cavite, the Philippine Map Collectors Society (PHIMCOS) and the Embassy
of the United Kingdom have partnered to present an exhibit that sheds
more light on and draw lessons from this little known event in
Philippine history.
A grand celebration and gathering of
indigenous Filipino cultures will be mounted by the National Commission
for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), led by its chairman Felipe M. De Leon
Jr., in celebration of National Indigenous Peoples’ Month.
Organized by the NCCA’s Subcommission on
Cultural Communities and Traditional Arts (SCCTA), under Commissioner
Joycie Dorado-Alegre, and the provincial government of Bulacan, with
Joseph “Sonny” Cristobal as festival director, the Dayaw 2012:
Indigenous Peoples’ Festival will be held from November 27 to 29, 2012,
in Malolos, Bulacan.
The
Embassy of France, the Alliance Francaise de Manille and Rustan’s, in
partnership with PETA, present DUO, a performance by French juggler
Jérôme Thomas and French Accordionist Jean-François Baëz, on October 25.
In
honor of the Philippines’ second saint, Eastwood Mall proudly hosts the
Pedro Calungsod Art Exhibit on October 22 - 24 at the Eastwood Mall
Atrium. The
opening of the exhibit comes at the heels of Calungsod’s canonization,
which is scheduled on October 21. The exhibit collects over 60 paintings
and artwork from highly skilled Angono artists, who have interpreted
Calungsod’s likeness and showed him doing his missionary work in the
Marianas Islands.
The book "Guardians of Tradition, the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan,"
published by Adarna House, Inc., gets launched on Sept 14, 2012, during
the 33rd Manila International Book Fair.
This is the time of the year, CREAM Halloween Ball. Freedom
Music Presents “Bigfish Presents: Cream Halloween Ball 2012” on October
27, 2012 (Sat.) at the World Trade Center, the BIGGEST and LARGEST
dance costume party in the archipelago.
David Velez is
coming to Manila!. Catch him on November 4 (Sunday) as he rocks the
stage at the Meralco Multi-Purpose Hall, Ortigas Avenue. Registration
starts at 6:30PM. Party is from 7:30-9:00PM.
Get ready to dance, sweat aZumba nd have the time of your life. It's time to ditch the workout and join the party.
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While the Philippines (and the world!) hasn’t fully recovered with Carly
Rae Jepsen’s sensational hit ‘Call Me Maybe” just yet, a South Korean
singer by the name of PSY is catching up quickly with his new single
“Gangnam Style” -- possibly being ‘The Next Biggest Hit of 2012’.
Pole
dancing is fast gaining popularity in the Philippines and the rest of
Asia. What was once regarded as an attraction solely confined in strip
clubs, bars and gentlemen’s clubs has now gained recognition as a
serious sport and a kind of performance art. Pole
Academy Philippines, the country’s premiere school for pole dancing, is
part of a mission to elevate pole dancing’s reputation. The group is
preparing for their encore performance on October 20 entitled, “Jazz le
Pole 2012: The Repeat” named after the school’s original pole dance
syllabus.
Do you have
insecurities that make you feel unlovable? Njel de Mesa launches a
quirky but poignant single about learning to unconditionally love
someone - cracks and all, wrinkles and all.
This
intimate & experimental show will be at the NDMusic Studio at EGI
Taft Tower, Taft Ave., Manila (Oct 23, 2012, 7pm) and for the first
time, Njel will be fusing his music with the intimate theater plays of
his Koine Theater Foundation (featuring Subtext, Huling Ensayo Para Sa
Iyo, and I Laugh You).
A
Unique Dinner Theater Experience at Bistro Marinero, Intramuros
produced by St. Scho Manila HS Batch 88, A 2-Act Dinner Theater:
“Miracle of the Rain”, excerpt from Ora Et Labor and “Sino ang
Maghuhugas ng Pinggan?”
St.
Scho Manila HS Batch 88 presents a unique dinner theater experience
featuring a 2-act play, “Miracle of the Rain” an excerpt from Ora Et
Labora and “Sino ang Maghuhugas ng Pinggan?” by Filomena Colendrino
directed by Filomena Callo at Bistro Marinero in Intramuros.
ART
FLOOD, the annual art sale fundraiser where collectors offer well-loved
contemporary art, will be online from October 17-20, 2012. This
is the second year the beneficiary is the Sagip Buhay Medical
Foundation of the Philippine General Hospital. This is a perfect
opportunity for seasoned collectors, and new art lovers, to give back.
Pianists
are invited to attend the piano masterclass of Argentinian concert
pianist and chamber musician Emilio Peroni on Wednesday, October 31 from
9:30 AM to 12:30 noon at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little
Theater) of the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Limited slots are
available for masterclass participants. Observers are welcome to attend
the masterclass which is free of charge. The master class is a project
of the CCP Artist Training Division.
A yearly display of new works by the Bayanihan Folk Dance Company,
outcome of its continous study into Philippine materials transformed
into theater pieces then built into Bayanihan’s growing repertoire.
The 2012 National Theater Festival (NTF) dubbed as “Ika-apat na
Tagpo, Ikalawang Yugto” is the 4rth since 1992. It has always been
implemented with various component including a conference. This year,
the conference will focus on the premise that theater is part of the
dynamic and growing creative industry in the Philippines.
The
British Council in partnership with the Ayala Museum will have a 3 day
workshop on fashion film from 16 - 18 October at the Ayala Museum. Fashion
Film is a growing trend among fashion designers and an area of fashion
communication in which the UK has a leading position. It is an
alternative medium for fashion designers who would like to tell the
story of their collection apart from presenting their work in a catwalk
show.
Vista Land presents "JLo Dance Again World Tour" on November 26, 2012 8:00pm at Mall of Asia Arena. Dance
Again World Tour is the first headlining concert tour by American
recording artist and actress Jennifer Lopez. The tour began on June 14,
2012 in Panama City, travelling across Latin America before Lopez began
her co-headlining tour with Enrique Iglesias of North America on July
14. The tour will then continue with tour dates in Asia, Europe and
Australia.
Manila Contemporary is proud to present the first ever solo exhibition by veteran photographer and avid sportsman Bengy Toda.
Although
practicing for over 30 years, Toda has preferred to professionally
function behind the scenes as the owner of Studio 58 Lab 10, a
successful photographic production house.
Manila FAME - your top choice for sourcing design forward, high-quality, Philippine-made products with an artisanal touch.
Partnering
with the country’s major sourcing events - Manila Now, Cebunext and
Bijoux Cebu. Together the four event brands provide one convenient venue
for showcasing furniture & furnishings, holiday & gifts and
fashion.
Fierce songstress
Rachelle Ann Go is ready to bring forth her prowess as a singer and
dancer in the much-awaited concert, R.A.G Rise Against Gravity. The
'Search for a Star' champion has prepared enthralling and breathtaking
performances that would surely defy gravity and outbrave obstacles. So,
prepare for a full-blown and jaw-dropping concert by the one and only
Rachelle Ann Go.
CitruSnap
Photography Studio and Stanley Ong Photography will be facilitating a
studio lighting workshop on 27 October 2012, Saturday, from 8:00 am to
6:00pm. The
one-day workshop will cover a quick review of the basic photography
concepts, an introduction to studio equipment, and a discussion/
demonstration of basic studio lighting setups. Participants will also
have hands-on training as they try to setup their own shoot after the
discussions.
The
Artist Training Division of the Cultural Center of the Philippines
invites all double bassists to attend the Double Bass masterclass of
international concert double bassist Kurt Muroki on Tuesday, October 16
at 2 PM – 6 PM at the Silangan Hall, 4th Floor of the Cultural Center of
the Philippines.
For its second
offering this October, Concert at the Park presents the pride of
Malibay, Pasay City - the San Juan Nepomuceno Band, under the music
direction of Prof. Hermie Ranera, this Sunday, October 14, 2012,
starting at 5:00 o’clock in the afternoon. Ms. Minette Padilla is
program host.
Wilson Phillips
will perform live at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on October 12, 2012,
8pm. Watch the groundbreaking female vocal trio: Wendy Wilson, Carnie
Wilson and Chynna Phillips as they serenade their fans with their iconic
hits Dedicated To The One I Love, and other Mamas & The Papas
landmark singles like California Dreamin’, Monday Monday, and Got A
Feeling.
The Linearity of
the Ifugao Dance, an exhibition by artist Wahoo Guerrero opening on
October 13, 2012, 4:00pm at the Print Gallery of the Bencab Museum. In
this exhibit, Guerrero aims to capture the merging lines of the Ifugao
dance with the landscape
of the mountain province honoring the Ifugao people's intimate
relationship with their landscape which they have been cultivating from
generation to generation for more than 2,000 years.
It is said that love can start a million wars, but it is
also with love that we end all of which we’ve started.”The Cultural
Center of the Philippines and Dulaang UP team up in bringing back
to the stage the critically-acclaimed blockbuster production of “Orosman
at Zafira” for the 4th National Theater Festival set on Nov. 17, (8 pm)
and Nov. 18 (3 pm) at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino, Cultural Center
of the Philippines.
Dulaang Kalay and
Word of Mouth Theater Philippines proudly present the gala premiere of
‘The Woman in Black’ on October 19 and 20 at Teatrino.
Lauded
as “one of the best horror stories you will ever see on the stage”,
‘The Woman in Black’ is based on Susan Hill’s highly regarded 1983 novel
of the same name. In 1989, ITV produced a made-for-television film
adaptation of the novel. Directed by Herbert Wise, the film earned four
BAFTA awards: Best Design, Best Film Sound, Best Make-Up and Best
Original Television Music.
In 1565, a trade route between the Spanish East Indies (the Philippines)
and New Spain (Mexico) started with the discovery of the ocean passage
by Andres de Urdaneta.
The trade route
became the passage way of what would later be known as the Galleon
Trade. The Manila Galleon, one of the most important trading systems at
that time, was a great source of income for the colonies (Philippines
and Mexico) and Spain. It facilitated the transfer of goods among Europe
and Asian and Latin American colonies. In addition to the goods, it
facilitated the exchange of peoples and their ideas, customs and
lifestyle among the participating economies.
After the successful run of its stage play, “Walang Kukurap”,
Tanghalang Pilipino (TP) pays tribute to the stage artists of
yesteryears through its 3rd theater season offering entitled
“Stageshow”, a grand musical play slated on October 10-21, 2012, 3pm and
8pm, at the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Tanghalang Aurelio
Tolentino (CCP Little Theater) .
The
University of the Philippines Madrigal Singers was organized in 1963 by
National Artist Professor Andrea O. Veneracion. The group is composed
of students, faculty and alumni from the different colleges of the
University of the Philippines (UP). The choir is one of the world’s most
awarded, having consistently won all the top prizes in most of the
world’s prestigious choral competitions: Arezzo and Gorizia in Italy,
Marktoberdorf in Germany, Spittal in Austria, Neuchatel in Switzerland,
Tours in France, Varna in Bulgaria, Debrecen in Hungary, Cantonigros,
Tolosa and Torrevieja in Spain. They hold the distinction of being the
first choir in the world to win the European Grand Prix for Choral
Singing twice (1997 and 2007).
THE Cultural
Center of the Philippines (CCP), together with its officers, staff and
members of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra surprised the
pre-departure crowd at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA)
Terminal 3 with a “flashmob” performance on October 3, 2012. The
performance was held in celebration of the CCP’s 43rd anniversary.
Through this “random act of culture”, the CCP brings performance out of
its Roxas Boulevard venue to a public space to exemplify its vision of
“making art matter to the life of every Filipino.” The said project is
made possible in cooperation with the NAIA.
The University of
the Philippines Vargas Museum presents Cityzening, one of the major
exhibitions of Project Glocal 2012 BKK-HK-MNL-SG. It opens on October
11, Thursday, 6:00PM at the Lobby, West Wing Gallery and Basement of
the museum.
Head to Newport Performing Arts Theatre on October 22, 2012 and catch "LIVE, Laugh and Sing: Jim Paredes Solo Concert". Watch
and experience one of the most creative, most innovative, and most
exciting Filipino singer-composers our country has ever seen, with
Special Guests: Yeng Constantino, Noel Cabangon, Jett Pangan and Ebe
Dancel.
This October, the
Filipinas Heritage Library (FHL) invites budding photographers to attend
its longest-running photography workshop, Digital Photography 101. Through
the two-day workshop, to be held on October 13 and 20, from 9:00.a.m.
to 4:00 p.m., participants will learn the basics of perspective,
composition, lighting, exposure, and more, so they can make the most out
of their digital cameras.
The UP Vargas Museum opens the exhibit Handumanan on 11 October at the 3F South Wing Gallery. A
Visayan word synonymous with keepsake, memory, and remembrance,
Handumanan evokes images, sites and places, people, and stories of the
Visayan region through a diverse gathering of works by contemporary
artists from the Visayas, ranging from drawings and paintings, to
photographs and video works.
Experience immense
laughter as students from the University of the Philippines-Diliman
showcase one of Moliere's masterpieces, "The Miser" on October 9, 7 p.m.
at the Teatro Hermogenes Ylagan, Faculty Center, UP Diliman, presented
to you by Laugh or Lose Theatre Company.
Filfest Cultural
Foundation and Insular Life with Faith Academy presents Giuseppe
Andaloro in a concert featuring Chaconne by Bach-Busoni, the Three
Preludes for Piano by Olivier Messiaen and the Concerto No. 5 in E flat
Major (Emperor) by Ludwig Van Beethoven and special participation of Hae
Won Shin (Flautist) with the Manila Symphony Orchestra under the baton
of Prof. Arturo Molina.
Giuseppe
Andaloro is a winner of several international competitions including
the Hong Kong International Piano Competition in 2011; the Bolzano
Ferruccio Busoni Competition (Italy) in 2005; the London World Piano
Competition (UK) in 2002, and other prestigious international
competitions in Asia and Europe.
He has performed with
internationally acclaimed orchestras and chamber groups, including
London Mozart Players, London Philharmonic Orchestra, NHK Symphony
Tokyo, Philharmonische Camerata Berlin, Hong Kong Philharmonic
Orchestra, Singapore Symphony Orchestra, the LCO Chamber Group, Czech
Philharmonic orchestra, Symphonic Orchestra National of Porto, Orchestra
Sinfonica del Teatro Massimo di Palermo, and Orchestra Sinfonica del
Teatro San Carlo di Napoli. Among the famous conductors that he has
worked with include Vladimir Ashkenazy, Gianandrea Noseda, Tomasz Bugaj,
Alberto Martini, and many others.
An active chamber musician,
he has collaborated in duos and ensembles with various distinguished
artists, including Sarah Chang, Giovanni Sollima and Sergej Krylov. He
has an ongoing collaboration with the Italian cellist-composer Giovanni
Sollima. His performances have been broadcast in several countries and
he has a number of recordings to his credit. Giuseppe Andaloro has
served on juries for international piano competitions, and given
international master-classes.
He is also active as a composer and conductor.
Ticket Prices: Orchestra - P350 Balcony - P200
Venue: CADD Theater
Contact Details:
For ticket inquiries, please call (63 2) 651-7100 or (63 918) 306-4449.
Head to EDSA Shangri-La, Manila on October 9, 2012 and catch "Rock Legends: Bobby Kimball & Kenny Cetera".
Bobby Kimball (Original Toto Lead Singer) Featuring
the hits Rosanna, Africa, Georgy Porgy, 99, I Wont Hold You Back, I'll
Be Over you, Lea, Hold The Line and Stairway to Heaven
October will usher
in a colorful and unique celebration at the Shrine of St. Therese,
located in Barangay Villamor, Pasay City. It’s almost time for the
Talulot Festival once again.
The
Military Ordinariate of the Philippines (MOP) and Magnificat Ventures
Corporation (MVC), in partnership with the City of Pasay, Barangay
Villamor, Resorts World Manila and the Newport City Estate
Administration will bring you this vibrant festival of music, dance and
wholesome entertainment.
The Mind Museum,
the first world-class science museum in the Philippines, celebrates
Space Month with an out-of-this-world line up of talks and workshops.
With a vision to become the center for the public understanding of
science, the museum organizes “MindBurst” events to show that Science is
fun, engaging and accessible to all.
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