After a series of performances showcasing technical mastery and global artistry, the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) continues its 41st season with\u00a0CONCERT IV: TRIUMPH AND THANKSGIVING\u00a0on November 14, 2025, 7:30 p.m., at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Makati City.<\/p>\n
With the passionate Maestro Grzegorz Nowak at the helm, PPO\u2019s Concert IV promises an evening of sweeping emotions and classical brilliance, highlighting the timeless works of master composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Modest Mussorgsky.<\/p>\n
A timeless repertoire for the world-class orchestra<\/strong><\/p>\n The November concert opens with the drama of Mozart\u2019s\u00a0Don Giovanni Overture,\u00a0one of the composer\u2019s most celebrated operas. The opera follows the legendary character Don Juan as he seduces women while roaming around Spain with his trusted servant Leporello. Their daring escapades are set to Mozart\u2019s enthralling music.<\/p>\n As it balances sharp wit with the impending consequences of Don Juan\u2019s actions,\u00a0Don Giovanni Overture\u00a0displays Mozart\u2019s ingenious ability to weave contrasting elements into one captivating piece.<\/p>\n The program continues with Beethoven\u2019s\u00a0Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat Major, Op. 73. Titled\u00a0Emperor, this monumental piece embodies the German composer\u2019s interpretation of heroism, as seen through his student and patron Archduke Rudolf. Composed in 1809 when Vienna was under siege by the French, the \u201cEmperor\u201d\u00a0ultimately shows the triumph of the human soul.<\/p>\n PPO\u2019s Concert IV:\u00a0Triumph and Thanksgiving\u00a0concludes the night with Sergej Gorchakov\u2019s orchestral arrangement of Mussorgsky\u2019s\u00a0Pictures at an Exhibition. The composition vividly takes its listeners on a walk through a gallery, inviting them to reflect on the works of Viktor Hartmann. The Russian painter and architect who had died young was a dear friend to Mussorgsky.<\/p>\n Originally written as a piano suite, Gorchakov\u2019s lush orchestration beautifully transforms\u00a0Pictures at an Exhibition\u00a0into a gallery of sound.<\/p>\n Bringing classical elegance to life on the piano<\/strong><\/p>\n Coming back to the country to bring to life the classic masterpieces, internationally recognized pianist Mark Bebbington will perform Beethoven\u2019s\u00a0Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat Major, Op. 73.<\/p>\n A certified champion of British music, Bebbington has emerged as one of Britain\u2019s innovative pianists. He had also toured with the London Philharmonic, Philharmonia, and Royal Philharmonic orchestras. His prowess in performances and recordings promises to illuminate Mozart and Beethoven\u2019s majestic passages.<\/p>\n Carrying musical sensitivity, Bebbington previously joined the PPO in its nine-concert tour across the United Kingdom. He was declared a \u201chidden gem\u201d by the orchestra\u2019s concertmaster and artist-in-residence violinist Diomedes Saraza Jr.<\/p>\n Offering gratitude with melodies<\/strong><\/p>\n In revisiting a classical repertoire, the PPO underscores its own evolution as a dynamic and world-class ensemble in its 41st concert season. The fourth installment bears the theme \u201cTriumph and Thanksgiving,\u201d reflecting the celebration of artistic excellence and appreciation.<\/p>\n Through Concert IV, the PPO also offers heartfelt gratitude to its audiences who continue to support the orchestra\u2019s mission of bringing classical music closer to every Filipino. Slated on November 14, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater, expect an evening of enchanting melodies with the nation\u2019s premier orchestra.<\/p>\n Tickets for PPO concerts are priced at Php3,000, Php2,500, Php2,000, and Php1,500, available at TicketWorld. For an exclusive 20 percent discount, be a PPO subscriber. Email\u00a0salesandpromotions@culturalcenter.gov.ph<\/a>\u00a0or call the CCP Box Office at +63931-033-0880 to purchase a PPO\u2019s 41st concert season subscription.<\/p>\n