Celebrate the culmination of the 1st International Youth Orchestra Festival with ‘Duyog' this July 12 at the GSIS Theater
Before MSJO and YSE fly back to Manila in time for Duyog , they will be capping off their festivities in Bohol on July 7 at 7pm at the Bohol Cultural Center, and on July 9 at 7.30pm at the Barder Gym of the Holy Name University.
Besides the whole project being a rare symphonic treat, it is also a meaningful endeavour to highlight the rich musical heritage of Bohol and inspire young musicians to continue pursuing their passion.
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Celebrate the culmination of the 1st International Youth Orchestra Festival with ‘Duyog' this July 12 at the GSIS Theater
Duyog 's repertoire includes Michael Dadap's symphonic poem overture titled Sinulog: Dances of Atonement ; Sergei Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18, with Gloria Shih on the piano; Felix Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op. 90 , also known as the Italian ; Jerry Dadap's choral piece Alay sa Inang Bayan , which will be performed with the PUP Bagong Himig Serenata and Plectra Corde Rondalla; among many others. Before MSJO and YSE fly back to Manila in time for Duyog , they will be capping off their festivities in Bohol on July 7 at 7pm at the Bohol Cultural Center, and on July 9 at 7.30pm at the Barder Gym of the Holy Name University. Besides the whole project being a rare symphonic treat, it is also a meaningful endeavour to highlight the rich musical heritage of Bohol and inspire young musicians to continue pursuing their passion. NOW READ How Gen Z is reviving millennial trends and Y2K fashion Meet the 25 innovators from the Philippines recognised as Tatler Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow 2025 Korean star violinist Bomsori Kim on how K-pop inspires her and why AI can't replace classical music
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Liane Carlo Suelan's 'Ang Bata Kag ang Ilaga' Above A scene from 'Ang Bata Kag ang Ilaga' at VLF 20: Hinog (Photo: Kiko Cabuena) Liane Carlo Suelan's Ang Bata Kag ang Ilaga is set in St Jerome's Home for Children. One of the orphans, Isaac, misses his chance to take a baby rat in when it goes missing. Director Siglo Pecho, coming from Teatrong Mulat ng Pilipinas, the country's esteemed puppet theatre founded by National Artist Amelia Lapeña-Bonifacio, blends well the narrative's social realist core with children's theatre's whimsical appeal through puppetry. Read more: IdeaFirst Live!'s inaugural production, 'Anino sa Likod ng Buwan', is set for a rerun in October 2025 Ade Valenzona's 'Polar Coordinates' Above A scene from 'Polar Coordinates' at VLF 20: Hinog (Photo: Kiko Cabuena) Completing the Bubot set is Ade Valenzona's Polar Coordinates , which centres on Igo's frustration toward polar coordinates. 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In this play, audiences are invited to question their impressions on people and how such prejudices are formed. Ivan Villacorta Gentolizo's 'Unang Araw' Above A scene from 'Unang Araw' at VLF 20: Hinog (Photo: Kiko Cabuena) Ivan Vilacorta Gentolizo's Unang Araw has four strangers accomplishing a job for the mayor. As they drive into a remote forest in Mindanao, clashing political ideals and hidden motives are revealed. Cholo Ledesma takes audiences into a whirlwind experience with this play marked by several times of revelation and exposition. As much as their fateful encounter written in the stars, their conflicting ideals and situations in life make up for a riveting climax. Siege Malvar's 'Presidential Suite #2' Above A scene from 'Presidential Suite #2' at VLF 20: Hinog (Photo: Kiko Cabuena) Senator Zaragoza, author of a landmark bill, is accused of bil, is accused of money laundering during the senate hearing in Siege Malvar's Presidential Suite #2 . Johnnie Moran's witty take on this material is grounded on an incisive and satirical exploration of Philippine political dynasties and on an insightful deconstruction of the binary of morality. Chris Joseph Junio's 'Mga Magindara sa Siyudad' Above A scene from 'Mga Magindara sa Siyudad' at VLF 20: Hinog (Photo: Kiko Cabuena) The Kinalburo set opens with Chris Joseph Junio's Mga Magindara sa Siyudad , where entertainers Maureen and Maylene struggle to keep their shows afloat on their makeshift stage of plywood, bamboo, and iron scraps. As one is homosexual while the other is physically disabled, the pair go against societal norms yet their dream of making it big in the metropolis blaze in their hearts. Riki Benedicto's direction navigates the complexities of life's realities in this play, emphasising mankind's untethered relationship with material riches to satisfy the desires of the heart. Imuthis's 'Ang Problema sa Trolley' Above A scene from 'Ang Problema sa Trolley' at VLF 20: Hinog (Photo: Kiko Cabuena) Ang Problema sa Trolley by Imuthis (Harvey Rebaya Sallador) unveils on Pandacan's rails. An attempt to jump into the river comes with a damning secret, leaving the trolley driver and passenger wondering what to push next—the trolley or the passenger. Adrienne Vergara's careful direction on this delicate and sensitive material made the act of suicide both triggering and empathising. The slow burn style of storytelling paves for the audiences to traverse the spectrum of affinity towards the ensemble. Rolin Migyuel Obina's 'The Late Mister Real' Above A scene from 'The Late Mister Real' at VLF 20: Hinog (Photo: Kiko Cabuena) Ex-spouses Boyet and Raquel face the tragedy of nostalgia and letting go in Rolin Migyuel Obina's The Late Mr Real . Separated by COVID-19 isolation rooms, the two discuss the future of their only child, Carl. Instead of putting up a wall to divide the rooms of the actors, director Maynard Manansala opted for an imaginary one, making the dialogue cubistic and absurd, which resurges the unnerving atmosphere of the pandemic. But more than that, it made the dialogue unobstructed with an air of reconciliation possible amidst the direness of their family situation. However, there is a sense of predetermination for the ending, though it still strikes audiences a surprise, when a careful reading of each of the character's lines and actions is made. Nelsito Gomez's 'Anniversary' Above A scene from 'Anniversary' at VLF 20: Hinog (Photo: Kiko Cabuena) Written by Nelsito Gomez, Anniversary follows Rob to the cemetery on his wife's death anniversary. An older woman approaches him, sparking a conversation on regrets, grief and deep-seated beliefs. 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While waiting for the bus with her mother, she reflects on the complex familial love that binds and breaks families. Director Toni Go-Yadao delivers Angelica Panganiban's stellar theatrical debut with a heart-warming and introspective material. Challenging the thoughts that cloud our judgment, this play questions our relationships with fellow living beings, may it be a lost cat or a mother we've been wanting to—yet won't dare to—let go. NOW READ Actor-director Marco Viaña on Philippine theatre's transformational power Tanghalang Pilipino's 'Balete' brings to life F Sionil Jose's 'Tree' from the Rosales saga National Artist Ricky Lee on the power of storytelling
