Pianist Aidan Ezra Baracol, flutist Mark Kenedy Rocas, violinist Adrian Nicolas Ong, and soprano Lizzie Bett Estrada – collectively known as the CCP Young Music Scholars – take the center stage in the new edition of PPO Young People’s Concert, an evening of captivating repertoire, virtuosity, and passion.

Produced by the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), the concert aims to create a deeper appreciation for classical music by introducing diverse audiences to the various orchestral instruments and classic masterpieces by renowned composers.

By showcasing the talents of these young musicians, the concert aims to inspire and educate the next generation of artists and music lovers, while making classical music accessible and engaging to a wider audience.

Designed to inspire and educate, the youth concert brings the vibrant sounds of the PPO to young audiences. Through an entertaining lecture-demonstration format, the PPO will introduce young listeners to classical music and the various instruments of the orchestra in a fun and enjoyable way.

Slated on July 27, 5 pm, at the Rizal Park Open Air Auditorium, the young music scholars will perform with the Philippine premier orchestra under the baton of Maestro Herminigildo Ranera.

The program for the concert is: Franz Schubert’s Rosamunde Overture D644, Sergie Rachmaninoff’s Concerto no. 1, op.1 F-sharp minor Vivace; Carl Reinecke’s Flute Concerto in D major, Eugène Ysaÿe’s Caprice d’après l’etude en forme de valse de Saint-Saëns, Antonio Molina’s Hatinggabi, Gaetano Donizetti’s E’lindo e civetti..Van la casa e l’albergo from Rita, Richard Strauss’ Meinem Kinde, Op. 37 No. 3 and Cäcile, op. 27 no.2, and a Medley from Walt Disney.

The concert is open and free to the public.