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To celebrate the centenary of the University of the Philippines, the UP Jorge B. Vargas Museum presented the soft launch of the Nicanor Abelardo Grand Piano Project on 20 June 2008 (Friday), 6:00 PM at the UP Vargas Museum Lobby. Invited students from the UP College of Music played selected pieces to highlight the musical legacy of Abelardo.

The Nicanor Abelardo Grand Piano Project is an ongoing residency project of Australia-based artist Alwin Reamillo at the UP Vargas Museum. This developmental restoration project involves the artist's sourcing of old upright and grand pianos and its transformation as art case instruments. These art case pianos also function as conceptual portraits to pay tribute to the memory of National Artist Nicanor Abelardo. The artist's installation will thematically focus on Abelardo's classical work, Mutya ng Pasig, which will be animated through text, objects, found piano parts and imagery drawn from extant photographs and popular culture to mark the artist's musical journey as a composer. To signify work in progress, the artist will also feature a found grand piano, which will be developed in the months to come.The final launch of the project is set in December 2008.

For more details on the Nicanor Abelardo Grand Piano Project, please contact the UP Vargas Museum at numbers 928-1927 (direct line), 928-1925 (telefax), 981-8500 locals 4024 / 23, or email us at vargasmuseum@gmail.com.

Jorge B. Vargas Museum and Filipiniana Research Center
Roxas Avenue, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City 1101 Philippines
Telephone Numbers: (+632) 928-1927, (+632) 981-8500 locals 4021 to 24
Fax Number: (+632) 928-1925
Website: www.vargasmuseum.org
Email addresses: vargasmuseum@up.edu.ph, vargasmuseum@yahoo.com, vargasmuseum@gmail.com

Associated websites:

• http://www.vargasmuseum.org