from: http://www.clickthecity.com/events/details.php?id=7072
The Philippine Association for the Gifted (PAG) will present violinist Joaquin Maria "Chino" Gutierrez in a concert .
He will be performing works of Bach, Schumann, Ysaÿe, Tchaikovsky, Kabayao, and Vieuxtemps, accompanied by pianist Mary Anne Espina.
This event marks the return of Gutierrez to the concert stage after several years of absence. Nineteen-year old Gutierrez is a former violin prodigy who trained in Germany with the renowned pedagogue Jens Ellermann at the prestigious Hochshule für Musik und Theater München (Academy of Music and Theater in Munich).
He began playing the violin at 7 and ½ years old under the tutelage of Alfonso "Coke' Bolipata. At 9, he won second prize at the NAMCYA (National Music Competitions for Young Artists), grade school division, and three years later, won first prize also at the NAMCYA, high school division. At 12, he was the youngest competitor in his category.
Gutierrez had his orchestral debut at age 10 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, playing Lalo's Symphonie Espagnole with the Metro Manila Community Orchestra, under the baton of Josefino "Chino" Toledo. He also gave his first solo recital at 10. He has performed in numerous critically acclaimed performances both here and in Germany. His last major performance was in 2006 as soloist of the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of Oscar Yatco.
Gutierrez, who has been a member of the PAG since 1995, has many equally impressive achievements outside the field of music. His outstanding talents in math, science, and languages have earned for him recognition both in the Philippines and in Germany, where he spent his high school years. While pursuing violin studies at the Hochschule, he won the State math competitions in Bavaria. Also, because of his linguistic abilities, he was tapped to co-author a book on etymology in 5 languages. After Germany, he received a full scholarship for a double degree program in music and physics at Bard College, New York. He was also offered a scholarship at the Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University.
At present, he is studying at the University of the Philippines, in a special program for gifted students, taking up higher math and science courses, while working with Gina Medina on his pieces and happily indulging his love for the violin.
Tickets to the concert are at P1000, P700, and P500, with 50% discount for students and 20% discount for senior citizens.
Contact Details:
For ticket inquires, please call Bernadette of the PAG secretariat at (63 2) 687-1122 or (63 915) 680-0753. Tickets also available at the gate.
Philamlife Auditorium
Manila
Philamlife Bldg.,
United Nations Ave. cor. Ma. Orosa St.,
Ermita,
Manila,
Metro Manila,
Philippines
Saturday February 6, 2010 7:30 PM
for everyone
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