07/09/2018
	Manila, Philippines

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Crossing the Rice Terraces’’ was inspired by the quality and the authenticity of Banaue people . It includes elements from the culture,the habits and the nature of life in Banaue.

Walking through the magical landscape different kinds of rhythms and melodies fulfill the beautiful seeing image.Charming music “battles” take place and intend to captures the interest of the audience.

Through music the visitor of Rice Terraces comes in touch with the culture of Banaue. Charmed from the beauty of the simplicity that characterizes the place, a music triumph is taking place at the end of the music work that implies Banaue’s predominance and greatness in composer’s conscious…

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Crossing the Rice Terraces (2018)

For Symphonic Orchestra [3-2-2-2 / 4-3-3-1/ Pno. / Timp. + 3 Perc. / Str. 12-10-8-6-5]

Duration ~ 13′:50″

Premiered September 7, 2018 at Manila Great Concert Hall, Philippines

To Farm Symphony Orchestra, Chino Toledo, Conductor

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