THE MANILA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CELEBRATES ITS 91ST YEAR

The Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO) is on its 91^st year.

As Asia’s first symphony orchestra, founded in 1926 by Dr. Alexander Lippay and reorganized in 2001 by its longtime concertmaster, the late Prof. Basilio Manalo, until the present under the baton of Professor Arturo Molina, it produces a broad, year-round program that celebrates its legacy of performing the masterpieces while reaching out to new audiences across space and time. Steadfastly, it remains true to its mission

“to enrich the Filipino’s vibrant cultural life through fine orchestral music and to enable more people to experience the power of music”

The essence of each of this orchestra’s 60 musicians and staff is fueled by the interest of the Filipino listener.

The theme for this year is Leadership & Creativity, and will be demonstrated in each of the five MSO’s Gala Season Concerts by means of an original composition to prelude the main works.

Leadership & Creativity are essential elements in any successful undertaking. In the orchestra, the conductor exemplifies leadership, whose interpretation of the music performed must be accepted willingly by the musicians. Creativity then lies in the work of the composer, who harnesses the energetic force of ideas and concepts yet unrealized until his ink graces the empty score.

The MSO is the proud product of the Manila Symphony Orchestra Foundation—a non-profit, private organization—whose members participate in the cultural life of the country as teachers at the MSO Music Academy in Makati and Manila, soloists, music arrangers, chamber music performers, entrepreneurs, bandmasters, and choir conductors.

The Manila Symphony Orchestra would like to thank its sponsors for Season 2017-2018 "Leadership & Creativity."

Metrobank Foundation

First Metro Investment Corporation

Ayala Malls

Auto Nation Group

Orix Metro Leasing & Finance Corporation

First Metro Securities Brokerage

First Metro Asset Management

Philippine Airlines

And Avida Land (for Rush Hour Concert Series)

With Media Sponsors

The Far East Broadcasting Co. DZFE 98.7 "The Master's Touch"

Agimat.net

Community Connect

Manilascope

Para sa Sining

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WhenInManila.com
SEASON CONCERTS 2017-2018

“LEADERSHIP & CREATIVITY”

   

Season Concert #1: Director’s Choice
Maestro Arturo Molina continues to demonstrate his mastery of the world’s symphonic repertoire with romantic and classical classics.	Nonong Buencamino: Taimis, for cello and orchestra (World Premiere) Rachmaninov: Symphony No.2 Sibelius: Swan of Tuonella	June 3, Saturday, 8PM Power Mac Center Spotlight (PMCS) Circuit Makati June 4, Sunday, 6PM Irwin Theater, Loyola Heights, Quezon City
Season Concert #2: Guest Experience
Guest conductor Darrell Ang (SG) returns to lead the MSO to perform Edouard Lalo’s “Spanish Symphony” with the MSO and guest soloist Iskandar Widjaja (GER) on violin.	Nilo B Alcala: World Premiere Lalo: Symphonie Espagnole Dvorak Symphony No.8	August 5, Saturday, 8PM Irwin Theater August 6, Sunday, 6PM PMCS
Season Concert #3: Masterworks
Guest conductor Christoph Poppen (GER) comes to the MSO family again, this time in an all-Brahms evening, with guest soloist Ingrid Sala Santamaria on piano.	Jude Edgard Balsamo: World Premiere Brahms: Symphony No.4 Brahms: Piano Concerto No.2	October 14, Saturday, 8PM Bonifacio Arts Center
Season Concert #4: Holiday Feature
In this holiday concert, we present the rare Cello Concerto by Victor Herbert, performed by friend of the orchestra, Dr Kimberly Patterson (USA).	Joshua Cardeña: World Premiere Herbert: Cello Concerto Enigma Variations	December 9, Saturday, 8PM PMCS December 10, Sunday, 6PM Irwin Theater
Season Concert #5: Season Finale: MSO 92nd Anniversary
Perpetuating the tradition of the gigantic Season Finale, the MSO augments its sound with a 100-member chorale in the presentation of the iconic Carmina Burana.	Alejandro Consolacion: World Premiere Carl Orff: Carmina Burana	January 20, Saturday, 2018, 8PM The Theatre at Solaire