Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra Archives

Magic of music and movies lives through some of the best singers, musicians

On November 22 at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater, the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of Gerard Salonga, will be playing well-loved classical and pop tunes from such silver screen gems as “Cinema Paradiso,” “Titanic,” “West Side Story,” “Chariots of Fire,” “Aguila,” and “Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan.” By ALEX…

Cecile Licad stars in post-Valentine benefit show

Megaworld and Rustan’s present a rare online musical performance by one of the world’s leading pianists and the Philippines’ pride. World-renowned Filipino pianist Cecile Licad is back, albeit virtually, as she celebrates love and romance in “Amore: A Post-Valentine Hour with Cecile Licad in New York.” Presented by Megaworld and…

NAMCYA keeps the tradition of Filipino music alive with Alab ng Musika: Wagi #galingNAMCYA

By Bryle B. Suralta For 46 years now, the National Music Competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA) has consistently and quietly molded generation after generation of homegrown Filipino talents. Through NAMCYA, rondalla ensembles, choral groups, various music educators and many more have flourished, thanks to its tutelage and support. For this year, just…

The Manila Pen stages its annual Christmas concert on December 9

Back for its 35th year, The Peninsula Manila’s annual "Christmas Concert at The Pen" is here to welcome the holiday season. The musical extravaganza will be held on the 9th of December at the lobby, led by the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra under guest conductor Maestro Ruggero Barbieri. “Our holiday musical program offers…

Renowned pianist Cecile Licad will be returning to the Philippine stage!

Filipina musical genius Cecile Licad will reunite with the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) for a special concert titled “Cecile Licad Chopin in the Key of C” on Oct. 27, 2017, 8:00 p.m. at the CCP Main Theater. The concert will feature Chopin’s timeless masterpieces “Concerto No. 1 in E Minor”…

Christmas Concert at The Pen

A full calendar of concerts and performances are part and parcel of a merry Filipino Christmas, but none are quite as splendid and magical as the Christmas Concert at The Pen. Arguably having the most timelessly beautiful hotel lobby in Manila, The Peninsula Manila impressively transforms its lobby from five-star…

Musical Homage to Italy and the Philippines

A resounding evening of magnificentlyÂ rendered classical music worthy of a standing ovation is coming our way this November. On 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, the doors of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) will open themselves to an audience withÂ an appetite forÂ virtuosity that will be personified by none…