The University of Santo Tomas Conservatory of Music, in cooperation with the Foundation for the Musical Filipino, will present the First UST International Guitar Festival from August 23-27, 2010.
As part of its artistic contribution to the forthcoming Quadricentennial celebration of the University of Sto. Tomas (UST), Guitarra 2010 will cover a week of concerts, master classes, lectures and ensemble concerts for all who are devoted to the country's most popular instrument.
Dr. Raul Sunico, Dean of the Conservatory of Music in UST, talked about the aim of the Guitarra 2010 event at its launch last July 28 at the CCP MKP Hall.
"We want the guitar to be known as a classical series instrument. Being portable, inexpensive, and quite easy to learn [as far as basics are concerned], most of us don't know that the guitar is actually an instrument capable of more complex, substantial, and interesting sounds than we are used to hearing," he said.
Also at the said launch, representatives of the local media were treated to a preview of what to expect, led by the acclaimed ang multi-awarded UST alumnus and Guitarra 2010 International Liaison, Angelito Agcaoili, and the UST Guitar Ensemble.
Festival Director of Guitarra 2010 is Ruben Reyes, concurrently coordinator for the guitar department at the Conservatory of Music of the University of Santo Tomas. Mr. Reyes teaches classical guitar in UST and is a holder of a Master's Degree in Music, summa cum laude, from the same institution.
The performances in the Guitarra 2010, as well as specialized topics and master classes, will feature internationally-renowned guitarists as well as the country's top performers and teachers.
The Philamlife concert schedule will include the ff:
- August 24 - Agustin Castilla-Avila (Spain) and Angelito Agcaoili
- August 25 - Ruey Yen (Taiwan) and Joseph Mirandilla
- August 26 - Meng-Feng Su (Taiwan) and Manuel Cabrera
- August 27 - UST Guitar Quartet and Festival Guitar Orchestra, consisting of faculty and students of the UST Conservatory of Music.
Meanwhile, here's a peek at the many performances, as well as specialized lectures and master classes (featuring internationally-renowned guitarists as well as the country's top performers and teachers) to look forward to at the Guitarra 2010: The 1st UST International Guitar Festival.
Monday, August 23:
UST Conservatory of Music
9 AM - 12 Noon - Registration (Recital Hall 2)
12:00 - 1:00 PM - Break
1:00 - 2:00 PM - General Assembly (Recital Hall 2)
2:00 - 5:00 PM - Master Classes:
-Angelito Agcaoili (room 515)
-Agustin Castilla-Avila (room 517)
-Dr. Ruey Yen (room 519)
-Meng Feng-Su (Recital Hall 1)
-Manuel Cabrera II (room 513A)
-Joseph Mirandilla (room 513B)
5:00 - 7:00 PM - Festival Ensemble Rehearsal (Recital Hall 2)
Tuesday, August 24:
UST Conservatory of Music
10:00 - 11:00 AM - Lecture (Recital Hall 2)
11:00 - 12:00 Noon - Lecture: "World Music and the Guitar" (Dr. Ruey Yen, Recital Hall 2)
12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM - Break
1:00 - 4:00 PM - Master Classes:
-Ruey Yen (room 515)
-Joseph Mirandilla (room 517)
-Meng Feng-Su (room 519)
-Manuel Cabrera II (room 513A)
4:00 - 6:00 PM - Festival Ensemble Rehearsal (Recital Hall 2)
Philamlife Auditorium
8:00 PM - Concert featuring Angelito Agcaoili and Agustin Castilla-Avila
Wednesday, August 25:
UST Conservatory of Music
10:00 - 11:00 AM - Lecture: "Philippine Guitar Music" (Dr. Angelito Agcaoili, Recital Hall 2)
11:00 - 12:00 Noon - Lecture: "Microtonal Music for the Guitar" (Agustin Castilla-Avila, Recital Hall 2)
12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM - Break
1:00 - 4:00 PM - Master Classes:
-Angelito Agcaoili (room 513A)
-Agustin Castilla-Avila (room 513B)
-Meng Feng-Su (room 515)
-Manuel Cabrera II (room 517)
4:00 - 6:00 PM - Festival Ensemble Rehearsal (Recital Hall 2)
Philamlife Auditorium
8:00 PM - Concert featuring Ruey Yen and Joseph Mirandilla
Thursday, August 26:
UST Conservatory of Music
10:00 - 12:00 Noon - Lecture: "Composing for the Guitar" (Agustin Castilla-Avila, Recital Hall 2)
12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM - Break
1:00 - 4:00 PM - Master Classes:
-Angelito Agcaoili (room 515)
-Agustin Castilla-Avila (room 517)
-Joseph Mirandilla (room 519)
-Ruey Yen (room 513A)
4:00 - 6:00 PM - Festival Ensemble Rehearsal (Recital Hall 2)
Philamlife Auditorium
8:00 PM - Concert featuring Manuel Cabrera II and Meng Feng-Su
Friday, August 27:
UST Conservatory of Music
10:00 - 12:00 Noon - Forum: "Teaching, Beginning Guitar" (Agustin Castilla-Avila, Recital Hall 2)
12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM - Break
1:00 - 4:00 PM -
Master Classes:
-Angelito Agcaoili (room 515)
-Agustin Castilla-Avila (room 517)
-Joseph Mirandilla (room 519)
-Ruey Yen (room 513A)
3:00 - 4:00 PM - Open Forum (Recital Hall 2)
5:30 - 7:00 PM - Festival Ensemble Rehearsal (Recital Hall 2)
Philamlife Auditorium
8:00 PM - Concert featuring UST Guitar Quartet/Ensemble and Festival Guitar Orchestra