PHILIPPINE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA VERSATILE: PPO 41st Concert Season Concert IV: “Triumph and Thanksgiving”

PRESENTED BY:
The Cultural Center of the Philippines

DATE / TIME / VENUE:
November 14, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Samsung Performing Arts Theater

DESCRIPTION:

The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of Maestro Grzegorz Nowak, presents Concert IV – Triumph & Thanksgiving. The program opens with Mozart’s Don Giovanni Overture, followed by Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73 “Emperor”, featuring distinguished British pianist Mark Bebbington. The evening culminates in Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition (arr. Gorchakov).

Mark Bebbington, acclaimed British pianist and featured soloist in the PPO UK Tour 2025, is celebrated for his expressive artistry and performances with leading orchestras worldwide.

Join us for an evening of musical brilliance. Reserve your seats now and experience the power of the PPO live!

PROGRAM:

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Don Giovanni Overture

Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73 “Emperor”

Mark Bebbington, piano

Modest Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition (arr. Gorchakov)

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 new 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.

MARK BEBBINGTON, Piano

Mark Bebbington is recognized as one of the UK’s most distinctive pianists, praised for his interpretations of British music and an extensive discography of over 30 acclaimed recordings. His work with the Somm and Resonus labels has garnered multiple 5-star reviews, Gramophone Award nominations, and ‘CD of the Week’ accolades. He has performed with leading orchestras, including the London Philharmonic, Philharmonia, and Royal Philharmonic, and has toured extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Notable appearances include his Carnegie Hall debut, performances with the Buffalo Philharmonic, and tours with the Czech National Symphony Orchestra. A dedicated advocate for contemporary music, he frequently features composers such as Takemitsu, Julian Anderson, and Pierre Boulez in his recitals. Mark studied at the Royal College of Music and later in Italy with Aldo Ciccolini. He was also one of the featured soloists in the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra’s UK Tour in May 2025. (photo by Rama Knight)