ROMANCING THE CLASSICS
Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo, CCP, Manila
February 16, 8:00 p.m.
Guest conductor from Spain David Gomez Ramirez leads the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra on its sixth concert featuring Bedrich Smetana’s Die Moldau (Vltava) No. 2 from “Má vlast (My Country),” Manuel De Falla’s Interlude and Spanish Dance from “La Vida Breve,” and Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5. Op. 47. Call (02) 832-1125 local 1806 for inquiries.
LOVE IT AND LEAVE IT
Arete, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City
February 18
The inaugural exhibition of ADMU’s art gallery will feature the Ateneo Art Gallery’s collection from various donors. It will be divided into decades featuring works from post-war Philippine modern art, Socialist Realist Art (‘70s and ‘80s), and contemporary art. Email [email protected] or call (02) 426-6488 for more information.
SENA AT BORLONGAN: BASIC DRAWING
Metropolitan Museum of Manila, Manila
February 24, 1:30 p.m.
Learn the basic principles in drawing from two of the most celebrated artists in the country: the “Father of the Philippine Workshop,” Fernando Sena, and contemporary artist Elmer Borlongan—whose over 200 paintings and drawings are currently on display at the MET. Email [email protected] or call (02) 708-7828 for more details.