Hotel Sogo extends help to communities in CamSur

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Hotel Sogo continues to care as it ramped up its effort in helping the country’s indigent communities by reaching out to several communities in Luzon. Recently, it donated school supplies to over 300 school children in Triangulo Elementary School - Diversion Road, CBD II, Barangay Triangulo, Naga, and Oroc-Osoc Elementary School - Oroc-Osoc, Caramoan, Camarines Sur. Hotel Sogo also distributed long sleeve shirts and black out tarp cover from Hotel Sogo’s collateral materials for use as cover for tourist and fishing boats to 200 fisherfolks from Brgy.Paniman, Caramoan Camarines Sur. For more information about Hotel Sogo, check out  https://www.hotelsogo.com.
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Classical Nouveau: The New Faces of Classical Music

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proudly presents



Six of the most outstanding and refreshing
classical musicians and vocalists of today’s generation!


 
Debuts in selected retail stores June 17



Also available on
iTunes.com 


Introducing:

ANDREAS OTTENSAMER
Be captured with the singular beauty of tone from his Viennese clarinet.
From opera to jazz, “Portraits” shows the endless musical variety
of the clarinet as much as its player.
[Andreas Ottensamer – Portraits EPK] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm-Ak_uyXyw
[Andreas Ottensamer - Gershwin's Three Preludes No. 1 Live Performance] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZFR6hr0khs

HAYLEY WESTENRA
Her captivating voice creates a soothing experience to fans of this young classical diva.
“Hushabye” features timeless tunes that reach beyond the realm of lullabies.  
[Hayley Westenra - Twinkle, Twinkle Album Clip] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGGDfc9gerQ   
[Hayley Wesntenra - Sleep On Lyric Video] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GR1Xq3tB_B8

DAVID GARRETT
Be amazed as he shows through his violin how it is to combine
different musical worlds of classical, rock and pop like no other artist of our time.
“Music” illustrates David’s artistic sense beyond limits.
[David Garrett – Music EPK] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wn_Zp6Inlhw  
[David Garrett – Human Nature] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o-QZhBERtA  
[David Garrett – Viva La Vida] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7vU990EnwE

NICOLA BENEDETTI
A talented violinist, Nicola has captivated audiences and critics alike with her musicality and poise.
“The Silver Violin” includes some of the greatest contemporary film scores ever written.

[Nicola Benedetti – The Silver Violin EPK]  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0Fc3WKHnuU
[Nicola Benedetti – Por Una Cabeza Music Video]  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOY2NQdFHuc  
[Nicola Benedetti – Schindler’s List Live! at The BRIT Awards]  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iLplzcCmxI   



MILOS
Miloš redefines the classical guitar as a contemporary instrument with a potentially limitless repertoire.
“Latino” features a selection of solo works and new arrangements for solo guitar and string orchestra,
such as the classic piece Libertango and the folk hit Quizás, Quizás, Quizás.
[MILOS – Latino EPK] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_0Dx3zh0hw
[MILOS - Libertango Music Video] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_hFTw64jns
[MILOS – Quizás, Quizás, Quizás Music Video] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULJy6yHadUg&list=PL486972E398696239


JULIA LEZHNEVA
This Russian soprano is praised for her astounding and flawless vocal techniques.
“Alleluia” is Julia’s Decca solo debut with a celebratory disc of motets from Vivaldi, Handel and Mozart
partnered by one of the world’s leading early music ensembles.
[Julia Lezhneva – Alleluia EPK] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6W5p6A9pfMM  
[Julia Lezhneva – Alleluia Music Video] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PewvXeEv9w
[Julia Lezhneva – Live Performance] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsneraStokY


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“YES, I listen to Classical Music. NO, I am not old.”
― Anonymous




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