Squirrel in a Tree
I took this shot of a squirrel sandwiched between branches of a small tree. It was actually munching on an acorn when I first saw it. However, it has finished by the time I took the camera out.
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Sto. Nino Celebration in Tampa
Photo from the Sto. Nino Celebration at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Tampa, Florida on January 9, 2013. This event is held every year. This event commemorates the conversion of early Filipinos to Christianity when Spanish conquistadores first set foot in the Philippines.
Delius: ‘Appalachia’ and ‘Sea Drift’
It feels like it has been a year since I participated in the Florida Orchestra’s “Celebrate Delius” week in January, 2012 by singing tenor at the Master Chorale of Tampa Bay. The performance of Frederick Delius’ “Appalachia” and “Sea Drift” at the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg, Florida was conducted by Stefan Sanderling with guest baritone Leon Williams.
Sampaguita Ball 2012 Hall Setup
These are photos I took of the Sampaguita Ball 2012 hall setup at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center at 14301 Nine Eagles Drive, Tampa FL 33626. The ball is an annual charity fundraising event by the Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc. for its various cultural programs.
Ilocano Dinner by Mom and Dad
My parents came down to Florida to visit me and to watch “Ana Maria” which I directed. It was indeed a pleasure and a relief to see them! During one of the zarzuela rehearsals at home, they prepared a complete Ilocano dinner for us: inabraw, igado, and pinakbet, among others. We also had ube cake which my sister, Marie, baked and sent all the way from Illinois.
Alexei Sultanov Plays Chopin Etudes
I just found this wonderful pianist, Alexei Sultanov, with his renditions of Chopin Etudes Op.25 No.5, 6; Op.10 No.12 during the 1995 13th international Frederick Chopin Piano Competition which won him the second prize. What a wonderful pianist he is and bless youtube for the video’s availability!
Nhick at Twitter: A Delayed Shoutout
It has been there for a while but I never mentioned it – I actually have atwitter account! To subscribe or to follow my tweets, go to http://twitter.com/#!/nhickp !
Medley of Philippine Folk Songs – by Bernard Greene
Filipino-American Symphony Orchestra Gala Concert at Saban Theater in Beverly Hills, conducted by Robert Shroder. This is a medley of Philippine Folk Songs arranged by Bernard Greene.
Agbiagka, Vintar
“Agbiagka, Vintar” was composed in 2009, with lyrics written by my parents, Nick Sr. and Pureza Pacis, and vocals recorded by Vic Omila. This is a nostalgic song about Vintar, the town where I was born in Northern Philippines (Ilocos Norte).