Guest conductor Olivier Ochanine and Filipino violinist Diomedes Saraza Jr.
By MANILA TIMES
Embarking on the illustrious journey towards its centennial milestone, the Manila Symphony Orchestra joyously commemorates its 98th anniversary with a captivating concert gala that will bring together the elegant and graceful sound of the violin and the majestic but lyrical timbre of the MSO.
Titled "Peña, Nielsen, & Tchaikovsky: The MSO 98th Anniversary Concert," this performance is scheduled on January 31 at 7 pm at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium in RCBC Plaza.
Headlining the concert is esteemed Filipino Violinist, Diomedes Saraza, Jr., a distinguished Juilliard graduate and the first Filipino violin soloist to grace Carnegie Hall. Saraza currently serves as the concertmaster of the MSO.
Guiding the orchestra with expertise is guest conductor Olivier Ochanine, the acclaimed winner of the 2015 Antal Dorati International Conducting Competition in Budapest, Hungary. Ochanine is also recognized as the former musical director of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, which previously performed at Carnegie Hall alongside Saraza. The event promises to be an exciting and memorable musical experience that will leave concert-goers enthralled.
The repertoire for the evening includes Angel Peña's "Trinity," Carl Nielsen's Symphony No. 1, and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto No. 1, all masterpieces poised to elevate the senses and transport the audience to new musical heights.
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