Darrell Ang returns to MSO
INTERNATIONAL conducting superstar Darrell Ang returns to Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO) for Pas De Deux, the MSO 2019-2020 Season Gala Concert, on Nov. 16, 4 p.m., at the Meralco Theatre, Ortigas Ave., Pasig City. Mr. Ang teams up with MSO’s Concertmaster, Juillard-trained violinist Diomedes Saraza, Jr., and Korean cellist Kim Yeonjin, in a program featuring Brahm’s Double Concerto as well as well-loved ballet scores from Tchaikovsky. Tickets — which range in price from P500 to P1,600 — are now available at TicketWorld. Call 891-9999 for inquiries and reservations. For information call the MSO office at 8523-5712, 0915-441-5294 or e-mail info@manilasymphony.com.
Dexter Sy’s Bloodline
DEXTER SY’s solo show, Bloodlines, goes on view at the 1335MABINI Gallery in Karrivin Plaza, Makati on Oct. 19. It will run until Nov. 16. Sy’s work deals with the cultural peculiarities that arise as a Filipino with Chinese roots. Sy does not show classic family portraits in his works — he consciously uses the stylistic device of family portraits and alienates them in an ironic as well as grotesque way in order to irritate the viewer in his accustomed way of looking at things. The title of the show is a continuation of the artist’s project, to which he has devoted himself in an artistic way since 2015. Sy’s grandfather immigrated to the Philippines, having been forced to leave China because of an epidemic. 1335MABINI is found at C1B Karrivin Plaza, Chino Roces Ave. Ext., Makati.
Ramilo at MO_Space
MO_SPACE presents flight, Christina Quisumbing Ramilo’s first solo exhibition with the gallery. The artist tackles one of the most iconic forms of design — the stairs, presenting a series of maquettes in varying sizes, devoid of all elements, bringing directo focis to structure and surface material. She positions stairs in multiple configurations for the exhibit. The maquettes are based on various existing stairs that she has encountered in her journeys, from Aztec ruins in Mexico, to the Scala Santa in Rome. Also opening at Gallery 2 is A Surface, an exhibit of works by Celine Lee. She works with aluminum, etched to print an image onto abaca paper, which is then beaten to make a carbon copy on rice paper, and cast using a combination of both papers. Both flight and A Surface open at MO_Space on Oct. 19 and will run until Nov. 17. The gallery — at the 3rd level of MOs Design, Bonifacio High Street, BGC, Taguig — is open daily, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Re-Connections
ROBINSONS GALLERIA host another art exhibit that features 15 artists from Angono. Dubbed as Re-Connections by Grupo Sining Angono, this will be held from Oct. 18 to 31 at the Level 3, Veranda at Robinsons Galleria. Grupo Sining Angono’s members are: Carlos “Totong” Francisco II, Jovito Andres, John Flora, Frederick Sausa, Berny Supsupin, Herbert Pinpiño, Charlie Val, Orville Tiamson, Alvin Delas Alas, Edberth Roan; Tristan Tiamson, Allan Alcantara, Aaron Bautista, Dolpee Alcantara, and Kristine Costo. Re-Connections will feature pieces that unites the work of Angono’s culturally diverse contemporary artists who were inspired by the town’s cultural and artistic diversity.
Cultural fair
AS OCTOBER is National Indigenous Peoples’ Month, Shangri-La Plaza mall will be holding “People’s Pride: A Cultural Fair,” on Oct. 24 to 27 at the mall’s East Atrium. It will be held in collaboration with Great Women.
