Sound Kaleidoscope: A One of a Kind Concert Experience
March 13, 2015
A few days before Valentine's Day, I won two Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra Sound Kaleidoscope concert tickets from Lotus Biscoff and Certified Bloggers. It was the first raffle that I won this year! Having no winner's luck was not an excuse! Those tickets were really meant for me. I was so lucky!
Instead of me watching with Papa to make it as our Valentine's date, I decided to make it as a Father and Son Date instead. I was so sure that Kuya would really appreciate it. He had no experience watching concerts or stage plays at Cultural Center of the Philippines. Exposure to an orchestra concert would also give him more inspiration to pursue his passion in playing drums. By the way, he is currently a member of his school orchestra where he plays other percussion instruments aside from drums.
Watching the concert would surely make Kuya very, very happy. Papa deserved to unwind too. He's been stressed out due to the demands of his further studies and work. It would be a breather for him.
Watching the concert would surely make Kuya very, very happy. Papa deserved to unwind too. He's been stressed out due to the demands of his further studies and work. It would be a breather for him.
As instructed by Mommy Sol Razo, the Head Administrator of Certified Bloggers, my boys claimed the tickets from Miss Christine Reyes at the Lotus Biscoff booth on February 13, the day of the concert itself.
Papa said that Kuya's eyes were twinkling as they entered the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater). They were escorted right in front of the stage where Kuya saw his orchestra instructor who was about to perform with the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra. He was so delighted to see him. It made him more excited to witness the show!
What they watched was CONCERT 6. Olivier Ochanine, music director and principal conductor of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, led the orchestra in performing the works of
Sibelius, Dvorak and Haydn. Pei-Sian Ng, principal cellist of the
Singapore Symphony Orchestra was guest soloist.
It was indeed a night to remember. Papa and Kuya went home with lots of stories to tell and fond memories to keep. They were oozing with good vibes! They enjoyed and loved the concert so much!
They said that the long trip was worth it. They also told me to encourage you to watch either of the two remaining Sound Kaleidoscope concerts:
CONCERT 7
March 20, 2015 | Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater)
Yoshikazu Fukumura, Conductor
Rossini: Overture to Semiramide
Haydn: Symphony No. 82 ("The Bear")
Ravel: Ma Mere l'Oye
CONCERT 8
April 24, 2015 | Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater)
Part- Fratres
Buenaventura- Mindanao Sketches
Ravel- El Alborado del Gracioso
Respighi- Pini di Roma
Tickets are very affordable for such a world class concert. Ticket prices are PHP1,500/ 1,200/ 800/ 500/ 400/ 300. For inquiries and subscriptions, please call the CCP Marketing
Department (832-1125 loc. 1804), the CCP Box Office (832-3704), or
Ticket World at National Bookstore (891-9999). Discounts and subscriptions available for students, senior citizens, and groups.
The two boys guaranteed that you'd enjoy the concert as much as they did!
Thank you, Lotus Biscoff and Certified Bloggers, for this wonderful opportunity!
The two boys guaranteed that you'd enjoy the concert as much as they did!
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