Expose yourself to some classical Korean music.
The Korean CulturalCenter in the Philippines and the NationalMuseum of the Philippines are delighted to present a mesmerizing musical event entitled “Cultural Crescendo: Phil-Kor Mini Concert,” which will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 3 at the historic National Museum of Fine Arts.
In a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity, two exceptional groups of young musicians, Haru from the Korea National University of Arts and Tugtugang Music Aystatika (TUGMA) from the University of the Philippines, will grace the stage and transport the audience on a musical journey that transcends borders.
Haru is best known for their innovative approach to traditional Korean music. They will be presenting a fusion Pansori experience entitled, “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” Pansori is a captivating traditional art form that melds the powerful vocals of a solo singer with rhythmic drum accompaniment, engaging the audience in an enchanting narrative through music.
Meanwhile, TUGMA will be showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines through their ensemble performance. Expect to hear the use of traditional Filipino instruments such as the kulintang and tongatong.
Both groups will then be performing the famous Korean folk song “Arirang” and “Salidummay,” a melodic Filipino folk song originating from the northern region of the Philippines. This cross-cultural exchange promises to create a harmonious convergence of two distinct musical worlds.
“Cultural Crescendo: Phil-Kor Mini Concert” is a free-admission event without registration, open to all who wish to immerse themselves in the beauty of traditional music, reimagined for the modern era.
More information about the event is available through the KoreanCultural Center in the Philippines’ Facebook and Instagram pages.
Immerse yourself in a virtual world of art.
The Cultural Center of the Philippines, through its Visual Arts and Museum Division, presents “Bisita Planeta,” an interactive generative audio composition that can only be listened to in its entirety online, via the 21st Century Art Museum (21AM) website. The exhibit will run until the end of the year.
It marks the second commissioned work for CCP’s 21AM, created by sound artist Tad Ermitaño who is a key figure in new media art in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. Starting his practice in the late 1980s, he co-founded the media collective Children of Cathode Ray (CCR), one of the first experimental sound art groups in the Philippines.
At its essence, “Bisita Planeta” serves as an artistic venture delving into the intricate interplay between human interactions and the auditory landscapes that manifest across both physical and digital worlds. This project encompasses a dual facet, physical and virtual.
The physical dimension comprises four musical instrument artworks that transmit sounds to the internet. As the instruments send live audio over online to the “Bisita Planeta” website, each instrument is hosted at a physical location that is open to the public. The automated instruments are placed in the CCP Blackbox Theater’s Bulwagang Roberto Chabet, the Parola UP Fine Arts Gallery at UP Diliman, the Alitaptap Art Café at the Alitaptap Artists Community (AAC) in Amadeo, Cavite, and the Linangan Art Residency in Alfonso, Cavite.
Visitors can explore the virtual worlds via their phones or laptops and discover information about the real-world locations of these sonic transmissions.
Follow the official CCP and CCP VAMD social media accounts in Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Visit the CCP website for more information on the center’s shows and productions.
21am.culturalcenter.gov.ph/en/exhibits