MANILA, Philippines - Ten grand pianos will be used in a special performance by faculty, alumni and students of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Conservatory of Music at a concert this Sunday, February 27, 7 p.m. at the Cultural Center of the Philippines Main Theater.
Dubbed "Sampung Mga Daliri atbp", the concert will also feature the Conservatory's Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Band, Jazz Band, Rondalla, Guitar Ensemble, USTEmundo Ethnic Ensemble, Vocal Ensemble and the choruses.
The different ensembles will be conducted by Profs. Herminigildo Ranera, Renato Lucas, Arnel Feliciano, Ruben Reyes, Michael Jacinto, Ricardo Calubayan and Teresa Montes.
They will perform classical favorites such as “Egmont Overture” by Beethoven, “Carnival of the Animals” by Saint-Saens, “Carmen Fantasy” by Bizet, “Die Fldermaus” by Strauss, Jr., and "Malaguena/Andalucia” by Lecuona.
They will also perform Filipino melodies and kundiman arranged by Raul Sunico, and hits from the 50’s and 60’s arranged by Emi Munji.
The concert, to be held in celebration of UST's quadricentennial (400th) anniversary, will also feature the UST quadricentennial song "Ako'y Tomasino" by Gerry de Leon.
The grand finale will be "Aida" of Verdi to be performed by the 10-piano group, a large chorus and the orchestra.
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