PHILIPPINE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA “MODULATIO” – The PPO’s 42nd Concert Season Concert I: “Da Capo”

PRESENTED BY:

The Cultural Center of the Philippines

DATE/TIME/VENUE:

September 25, 2026 | 7:30 PM
CCP @ Samsung Performing Arts Theater

DESCRIPTION:

DA CAPO marks the beginning of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra’s 42nd Concert Season, MODULATIO – a season exploring the art of musical transformation.

The opening concert brings together a world premiere by Jeffrey Ching, Beethoven’s iconic “Emperor” Piano Concerto featuring acclaimed pianist Martin Garcia Garcia, and the Asian premiere of Carl Czerny’s Symphony No. 6. Led by Maestro Grzegorz Nowak, DA CAPO invites audiences to hear familiar musical traditions anew while discovering works rarely heard on the concert stage.

Featured soloist Martín García García is an acclaimed Spanish pianist and First Prize winner of the 2021 Cleveland International Piano Competition and Third Prize winner of the 2021 International Chopin Piano Competition. He has performed with leading orchestras across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, establishing himself as one of the outstanding pianists of his generation.

Join us and experience the power of PPO live! Reserve your seats now and be part of an unforgettable evening with the PPO.

PROGRAM:

Jeffrey Ching                         “What Happens in Every Classical Piece Explained in 15 Minutes”
                                              (Sinfoniettina on G-C for Mozart Orchestra) – World Premiere

Ludwig van Beethoven         Piano Concerto no.5, op. 73, E flat Major  “Emperor”

           Martin Garcia Garcia, piano

                  INTERMISSION

Carl Czerny                         Symphony no. 6, G minor (Asian Premiere)

       Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra
             Grzegorz Nowak, conductor

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ABOUT THE PHILIPPINE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA:

The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra is the country’s leading orchestra. It was established in 1973 as the CCP Philharmonic Orchestra, which was originally intended to accompany performing artists at the CCP Main Theater. In 1979, it was reorganized through the efforts of former First Lady Imelda R. Marcos together with Maestro Oscar C.  Yatco. The PPO has since collaborated with renowned Filipino and foreign artists either as soloists or conductors. It continues to promote music appreciation among Filipinos through its regional outreach concerts and workshops. The PPO is now headed by its new Music Director and Principal Conductor, Maestro Grzegorz Nowak.

ABOUT THE CONDUCTOR:

GRZEGORZ NOWAK
Music Director and Principal Conductor

Polish conductor Grzegorz Nowak is the Music Director and Principal Conductor of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra. A much-sought-after conductor with a long career in opera and concerts, Maestro Nowak is a highly-esteemed Permanent Associate Conductor of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London. He was the music director of the Polish National Opera in Warsaw, Poland, from 2017 to 2020, and other orchestras in Poland, Germany, Switzerland, and the USA. For years, he was able to record orchestral music in over 80 CDs that have received awards and 5-star ratings.

Grzegorz Nowak’s career propelled to international level after he won various prestigious awards and prizes. He has performed alongside many of the most widely respected soloists of our time, including Martha Argerich, Yefim Bronfman, Nigel Kennedy, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Mstislav Rostropovich, Gil Shaham and Krystian Zimerman, and has worked with such singers as Janet Baker, Kathleen Battle, Marilyn Horne, Gwyneth Jones, Sherrill Milnes and Anja Silja.

ABOUT THE SOLOIST:

MARTIN GARCIA GARCIA, piano

Martín García García is an acclaimed Spanish pianist celebrated for his artistry, musical depth, and captivating performances on prestigious stages across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. A First Prize winner of the 2021 Cleveland International Piano Competition and Third Prize winner of the 2021 International Chopin Piano Competition, where he also received a special award for Best Concerto Performance, Martín has performed with leading orchestras including the Warsaw Philharmonic, NHK Symphony Orchestra, Seoul Philharmonic, and Tokyo Philharmonic. Trained at the Reina Sofía School of Music and New York’s Mannes School of Music, he has established himself as one of the leading pianists of his generation, bringing passion, integrity, and a profound sense of purpose to every performance.