Another original composition of multi-awarded Angeleรฑo song writer Conrado โTitusโ Del Rosario was performed this time by multi-awarded clarinetist Franz Jensen Andra at a concert held recently at Malacaรฑang Palace.
This performance comes at the heels of the Del Rosarioโs original โMahalโ, which was debuted by the Manila Symphony Junior Orchestra during their recent homecoming concert at the Ayala Museum.
Andra played Del Rosarioโs piece โTerakanโ (Kapampangan for โdancingโ or โdance gatheringโ) at โSibolโ, a concert which is part of the of the Goldenberg Concert Series. Andra performed with another multi-awarded young talent, pianist Aidan Ezra Baracol, during the concert.
The concert which also featured works by Gershwin, Sarasate and other Filipino composers, was received by a standing ovation from an enthusiastic crowd with First Lady Liza Marcos, Mme. Imelda Marcos, Mrs. Irene Marcos Araneta, CCP President Kaye Tinga and other notable people.
Conrado del Rosarioโs composition Terakan was commissioned by NAMCYA the National Music Competitions for Young Artists Foundation in 2023 as a competition piece for the finals in the woodwind category.
Del Rosarioโs โ Zupfโ for Symphonic Rondalla was performed by the Kuwerdas Filipinas Symphonic Rondalla on September 14 in Dumaguete City, on September 17 in Silay City and September 21 at Tagum City.
Meanwhile, his composition โMahal for String Orchestraโ will be presented on October 1 at the Grand Heritage House MiraNila in Quezon City.