Friday, November 26, 2010

con Miguel Trapaga

Spanish guitarist Miguel Trapaga came here on Nov. 16. He gave masterclasses on Nov 17 and 18 and had his concert at Instituto Cervantes de Manila on Nov. 19. It was his second time here in the Philippines.

Great Concert!

Accompanied by friend Roneil to Miguel Trapaga's masterclass on Nov. 18, 2010.

Mr. Trapaga riding a jeepney after his concert. 

Autographed CD.

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Watch and hear the UP Guitar Orchestra render your beloved carols on "A Song for Christmas"

Click poster to enlarge.

We will be playing:

Overture (For us a child is born) - J.S. Bach
The First Noel
Carol of the bells
Silent Night
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing - F. Mendelssohn
Joy to the World
O Holy Night
What Child is This?
Sentimental Sarabande from Simple Symphony - B. Britten
Simbang Gabi - Lucio San Pedro
Sleigh Ride - Leroy Anderson
Mga Awiting Pamasko and Ang Pasko ay Sumapit - Lucio San Pedro
Deck the Halls
Hallelujah - G.F. Handel

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

A Song for Christmas


Watch and hear the UP Guitar Orchestra render your beloved carols on "A Song for Christmas"

Click poster to enlarge.

We will be playing:

Overture (For us a child is born) - J.S. Bach
The First Noel
Carol of the bells
Silent Night
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing - F. Mendelssohn
Joy to the World
O Holy Night
What Child is This?
Sentimental Sarabande from Simple Symphony - B. Britten
Simbang Gabi - Lucio San Pedro
Sleigh Ride - Leroy Anderson
Mga Awiting Pamasko and Ang Pasko ay Sumapit - Lucio San Pedro
Deck the Halls
Hallelujah - G.F. Handel

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Missed me?


Hello! It's been a long time. I've been so busy with 2011 Philippine International Guitar Festival and Competition. But I will try very hard to post from time to time. And a lot of guitar events have been happening in the past weeks. I will catch up! I promise.

Right now, leaving you with my lunch: Ampalaya, Hipon, Tilapia and Nilaga from our Isda't Gitara? Guitar Camp in a very special plate. ;-)

Happy Birthday to my cousin Domini! =)

Sunday, October 10, 2010

UP Guitar Orchestra Repertoire

Albeniz, Isaac (1860-1909)
Berceuse
Cantos de España
-          Cordoba
Suite Española Op. 47
-          Cadiz
-          Cataluña (arr. Lester Demetillo)
-          Sevilla (arr. Lester Demetillo)

Anderson, Leroy (1908-1975)
Jazz Pizzicato (1938) (arr. Lester Demetillo)

Bach, Johann Sebastian (1685-1750)
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048 (arr. Lester Demetillo)
-          Allegro
-          Adagio
-          Allegro
Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B flat Major. BWV 1051 (arr. Lester Demetillo)
-          Allegro
-          Adagio ma non troppo
-          Allegro
Fugue in G Minor (The Great Fugue) BWV 542 (arr. Lester Demetillo)
Fugue in G Minor (The Little Fugue) BWV 578 (arr. Lester Demetillo)
Violin Concerto in E Major BWV 1042 (arr. Lester Demetillo)
-          Allegro assai (Rondo)

Bizet, Georges (1838-1875)
Carmen
-          Intermezzo
-          Jota Aragonaise
Les Pecheurs des Perles
-          Je crois entendre encore

Boccherini, Luigi (1743-1805)
Introduction and Fandango
Quintettino (arr. Lester Demetillo)

Britten, Benjamin (1913-1976)
Simple Symphony (arr. Lester Demetillo)
-          Boisterous Bouree
-          Playful Pizzicato
-          Sentimental Sarabande
-          Frolicsome Finale

Chobanian, Loris Ohannes (b. 1933)
Songs of Ararat
-          Yerzenga
-          Yeraz
-          Lepo-lele
-          Alakiaz
-          Shooshigi

Debussy, Claude (1862-1918)
Children’s Corner
-          Golliwogg's Cakewalk

de Falla, Manuel (1876-1946)
El Amor Brujo
-          Danza del juego de amor
El Sombrero de Tres Picos
-          Introduccion y Danza del Corregidor

Gershwin, George (1898-1937)
An American in Paris

González-Rubio, Jesus (1800's)
Jarabe Tapatío (Mexican Hat Dance) (arr. Lester Demetillo)

Gragnani, Filippo (1768-1820)
Trio en D Op. 12
-          Allegro
-          Theme and Variations
-          Minuetto

Händel, Georg Friedrich (1685-1759)
Solomon (arr. Lester Demetillo)
-          Arrival of the Queen of Sheba

Kaps, Hansjoachim (1942-2004)
Danza del Sur

Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-1791)
Serenade No. 13 in G Major K. 525 “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik” (arr. Lester Demetillo)
-          Allegro
-          Romanza
-          Menuetto
-          Rondo
Variations on “Ah vous dirai-je, Maman” K. 265/300e (arr. Lester Demetillo)

Pachelbel, Johann (1653-1706)
Canon in D Major

Piazzolla, Astor  (1921-1992)
Adios Nonino (1959)

Shaw, Lowell E.
Fripperies
-          Beguine
-          Medium Fast

Telemann, Georg Phillip (1681-1767)
Concerto in D Major TWV 40:202
-          Adagio
-          Allegro
-          Grave
-          Allegro
Tafelmusik II TWV 43:d1
-          Andante
-          Vivace
-          Largo
-          Allegro

Vivaldi, Antonio (1678-1741)
Concerto Grosso Op. 3 No. 8 RV 522
-          Allegro
-          Largo e spiritoso
-          Allegro
Concerto in G Major RV 532
-          Allegro
-          Andante
-          Allegro
Concerto No. 1 in E major, Op. 8, RV 269, "La primavera" (Spring)
-          Allegro (1st movement)


F I L I P I N O

Ryan Cayabyab (b. 1954)
Pahilaga
-          Pamulinawen
-          Salidumay

Cuenco, Ernani Joson (1936-1988)
Kalesa (arr. Solaiman Jamisolamin)

Filipino Traditional
Leron Leron Sinta

San Pedro, Lucio (1913-2002)
Sa Ugoy ng Duyan (arr. Solaiman Jamisolamin)

Santos, Rosendo Ejercito (1922-1994)
Tanging Dilag (arr. Lester Demetillo)

Toledo, Josefino
Huntahang Gitara


C H R I S T M A S

Adam, Adolphe (1803-1856)
O, Holy Night (arr. Monching Carpio)

Anderson, Leroy (1908-1975)
Sleigh Ride (arr. Lester Demetillo)

Gruber, Franz Xaver (1787-1863)
Silent Night (arr. Lester Demetillo)

Leontovych, Mykola Dmytrovyc (1877-1921)
Carol of the Bells (arr. Monching Carpio)

Mason, Lowell (1792-1972)
Joy to the World (arr. Lester Demetillo)

San Pedro, Lucio (1913-2002)
Simbang Gabi (arr. Lester Demetillo)

Traditional English Carols
The First Nowell (arr. Lester Demetillo)
What Child Is This? (arr. Lester Demetillo)

Monday, October 4, 2010

Brothers Burger 50% off and Cousin Jeff's Birthday

September 30, 2010. Went out to eat at Brothers Burger Tomas Morato after UP Guitar Orchestra rehearsal. The people I'm with enjoyed a good 50% off on their half-pound burgers. Of course, my burger was different since I couldn't eat beef.
Which sansrival to eat? Happy Birthday Cousin Jeff!
Let's unwrap them!
Half pound burgers for P97.50!!!

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

UPGO Concert at AILM's St. Andrews Chapel

All photos by Javen Liam

St. Andrews Chapel, Asia Institute for Liturgy and Music
The Ladies of the UP Guitar Orchestra. A Guitar Quartet soon!

Monday, September 27, 2010

Guitarra 2010

A very late post. Sorry. Here are some photos of Guitarra 2010, University of Sto. Tomas' First International Guitar Festival last August 2010.

Too bad I couldn't attend all the activities. I even missed one concert. Oh well, I'll do better next year. I love festivals!
with Monching and Franco at Guitarra 2010
Accompanied my friend Roneil for his masterclass with
Taiwanese guitarist Meng Feng Su
with Dr. Ace Agcaoili
Caught Agustin Castilla Avila having coffee at McDonalds
with Taiwanese Guitarist Meng Feng Su. I missed his
concert. I hope he comes back!
UST Guitar Ensemble

Saturday, September 25, 2010

September born guitaristas

Aside from March, September is the birthday month for a lot of guitarists. Here are some photos of the joint birthday celebration of my teacher Prof. Lester Demetillo, Luthier Armando Derecho and guitarist Noel Mendez.

Happy Birthday also to UPGO's Jeann Rufo, Phil Valdez, Tomonori Arai, Gregg Nestor and Dr. Ace Agcaoili. :-)

There were lots of food. Apparently, this is the only shot
we have. :-(
Another happy night with the guitarists.
Photo by Othello Caleon

Earlier that day, we went to see our friends from the Metropolitan Guitar Ensemble perform at the Ganda ng Pinas Photo Exhibit in Trinoma. =)

Photos from Franco's camera

Friday, September 24, 2010

UP Guitar Orchestra - W.A. Mozart SERENADE arr. by Lester Demetillo


Performances at the 2010 Philippine International Guitar Festival


W.A. Mozart - SERENADE: Eine Kleine Nacthmusik


W.A. Mozart - SERENADE: Romanze


W.A. Mozart - SERENADE: Minuet and Trio


W.A. Mozart - SERENADE: Rondo

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September 26, 2010
UP Guitar Orchestra
7PM St. Andrew's Seminary Chapel
Asia Institute for Liturgy and Music. Map HERE


Saturday, September 18, 2010

UP Guitar Orchestra - Telemann TAFELMUSIK II arr. by Lester Demetillo


Performances at the 2010 Philippine International Guitar Festival


Georg Philipp Telemann - Tafelmusik II: Andante


Georg Philipp Telemann - Tafelmusik II: Vivace


Georg Philipp Telemann - Tafelmusik II: Largo


Georg Philipp Telemann - Tafelmusik II: Allegro

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September 26, 2010
UP Guitar Orchestra
7PM St. Andrew's Seminary Chapel
Asia Institute for Liturgy and Music. Map HERE

Monday, August 16, 2010

Libation Ceremony for the drums of UP Kekeli

Libation Ceremony
Mr. Joseph Issifu giving a speech.
Performing for the Ghanaians.
UP Kekeli, Dr. Verne dela Pena, Dean Jose Buenconsejo with the
Ghanaians led by Mr. Joseph Issifu.

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Catch us, the UP Kekeli Ensemble and Dr. royal hartigan in a concert of WEST AFRICAN MUSIC and DANCE this August 20, 2010 at 7pm at the Abelardo Hall Auditorium of UP College of Music.

Free Admission!

Sunday, August 15, 2010

royal hartigan and friends


Check out super cool performances by one of my favorite teachers!!!

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Catch us, the UP Kekeli Ensemble and Dr. royal hartigan in a concert of WEST AFRICAN MUSIC and DANCE this August 20, 2010 at 7pm at the Abelardo Hall Auditorium of UP College of Music.

Free Admission!

Saturday, August 14, 2010

Sticky Rice with Mango


A thai friend was talking to me about sticky rice. And this popped into my mind.

When we were in Bangkok, one of my missions was to find and eat sticky rice with mango.

Why? It's all Gino's fault.

hehehe.

So how was it?

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Catch us, the UP Kekeli Ensemble and Dr. royal hartigan in a concert of WEST AFRICAN MUSIC and DANCE this August 20, 2010 at 7pm at the Abelardo Hall Auditorium of UP College of Music.

Free Admission!

Friday, August 13, 2010

UPGO at the 6th International Conference on Teacher Education

ICTED July 29, 2010 at SEAMEO Innotech.

Photo by Yvette Concepcion-Alcazar
After performance


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Catch us, the UP Kekeli Ensemble and Dr. royal hartigan in a concert of WEST AFRICAN MUSIC and DANCE this August 20, 2010 at 7pm at the Abelardo Hall Auditorium of UP College of Music.

Free Admission!

Thursday, August 12, 2010

UPGO Aug 6, 2010 performance


Photo by Sara Matsuura

UP Guitar Orchestra August 6, 2010 performance for the past and present Deans of UP College of Music: Dean Ramon Acoymo and Dean Jose Buenconsejo.

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Catch us, the UP Kekeli Ensemble and Dr. royal hartigan in a concert of WEST AFRICAN MUSIC and DANCE this August 20, 2010 at 7pm at the Abelardo Hall Auditorium of UP College of Music.

Free Admission!