Aegis, PPO to rock classical, contemporary music in concert

Popular Filipino rock band Aegis and the Philippine Phil­harmonic Orchestra (PPO) will perform together for the first time in a concert, titled Aegis in Symphony, Symphonic Aegis, at the Tanghalang Ni­canor Abelardo (Main The­ater) of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) on November 13 at 6 p.m.

Directed by Ariel S. R. Yonzon, Aegis in Symphony, Symphonic Aegis shall show­case the fusion of classical music and the original Fili­pino rock music composed by Aegis. While the PPO, under the baton of Maestro Herminigildo Ranera, adds a classical flavor to the band’s music, Aegis shall entertain audiences with a crossover performance of classical numbers. Guest tenor Arman Ferrer will perform a special number during the concert.

Formed in the 1990s, Aegis is composed of sisters Juliet, Mercy and Ken Su­not on vocals; Rey Abenoja on guitars; Stella Pabico on keyboards; Rowena Pinpin on bass; and Vilma Goloviogo on drums. The group is known for its hit singles “Luhà” (“Tears”), “Halík” (“Kiss”), and “Basáng-basâ sa Ulán” (“Drenched in the Rain”).

The concert is present­ed by the CCP Complex Employees Organization (CCPCEO), with the sup­port of the CCP in cooper­ation with SSI Group Inc., Rustan Marketing Corp., and Harbour Square. It is a fundraising project of the CCPCEO for its health and wellness programs, and oth­er projects for the welfare of its members.

The CCPCEO is led by its board of directors, made up of Gemma Marco, Romeo Yan, Jocel Pacada, Maria Arlene Asis, Ramil Austria, Ma. Judith Peña, Avel Griar, Joselle Calizo, Arlin Balles­teros, Edgar Laganas, Ronald Rosas, Teresa de Guzman, Ferdinand Sevilla, Jorge Joy Sababan, and Andrew Baldo­nado.

Concert tickets are available at P1500, P1300, P1000, P700, P500, and P300. For details, call the CCP Box Office at (632) 832-3704 or Ticketworld at 891-9999, or visit www.cul­turalcenter.gov.ph.