{"id":30456,"date":"2026-01-08T09:37:25","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T01:37:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/decisive-magenta-raccoon.82-197-71-20.cpanel.site\/?p=30456"},"modified":"2026-01-08T09:37:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T01:37:25","slug":"happeningph-music-manila-symphony-orchestra-announces-centennial-concert-schedule-for-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happeningph.com\/?p=30456","title":{"rendered":"HappeningPH Music! Manila Symphony Orchestra Announces Centennial Concert Schedule for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Manila Symphony Orchestra beams with pride this 2026 as it celebrates its Centennial year bringing together music, legacy, collaboration, and learning through concerts, conversations, and community programs.<\/p>\n

In Pursuit of Excellence: The Manila Symphony Orchestra at 100 A Celebration (1926-2026) <\/strong><\/p>\n

Presented by the Manila Symphony Orchestra Foundation Inc. and Standard Insurance<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Concert I \u2013 Centennial Opening: The Sleeping Beauty March 13 -15, 2026 Aliw Theater Featuring Ballet Manila with Alexander Vikulov, conductor<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Manila Symphony Orchestra ushers in its Centennial Season with the timeless Tchaikovsky masterpiece, The Sleeping Beauty. This grand production brings to life the fairy-tale magic of Princess Aurora\u2019s awakening. With lush orchestration, exquisite choreography, and visual splendor, this performance marks a truly magnificent opening to MSO\u2019s 100th year celebration.<\/p>\n

Ballet Manila is one of the Philippines\u2019 foremost ballet companies, known for its high artistic standards, strong educational mission, and dedication to presenting classical and contemporary ballet to local and international audiences.<\/p>\n

Alexander Vikulov is a Russian conductor of international distinction, trained at the Mozarteum in Salzburg, whose eminent career spans opera, symphonic, and ballet repertoire, with collaborations at leading institutions including the Mariinsky Theatre, Vienna State Opera, and Teatro Regio di Torino, and Ballet Manila.<\/p>\n

\"\"Concert II \u2013 Rising Stars of the Philippines May 30, 2026 Proscenium Theatre, Rockwell, Makati Featuring: Jeanne Marquez (violin), Damodar Das Castillo (cello), and Joshua Dos Santos (conductor)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The future of Philippine music takes center stage as Jeanne Rafaella Marquez and Damodar Das Castillo join Joshua Dos Santos from Venezuela and the MSO for a showcase of youthful brilliance. The concert features Brahms\u2019 Double Concerto in A minor, Op. 10 and other symphonic gems, celebrating both tradition and the promise of new artistic horizons. Supported by Standard Insurance, this evening shines a spotlight on the next century of Filipino talent.<\/p>\n

Jeanne Rafaella Marquez is a Standard Insurance scholar, studying at The Juilliard School in New York. A Golden Medalist of the Vienna International Music Competition and recipient of the Philippine Ani ng Dangal Award, she has earned top prizes at major international competitions in New York, Singapore, and Manila.<\/p>\n

Damodar Das Castillo is an MSJO-Standard Insurance scholar and a Mozarteum Alumnus in Salzburg, Austria. He is a top prize winner of five international music competitions, including Musica Goritiensis (Italy) and the International Anton Rubinstein Competition (Germany), and is the winner of the German Musical Instrument Prize 2012.<\/p>\n

Joshua Dos Santos is recognized as one of the most accomplished young conductors to emerge from Venezuela\u2019s National System of Youth Orchestras. He began conducting at the age of fifteen, and has conducted the Sim\u00f3n Bol\u00edvar Youth Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, maintaining close ties with the Orchestra of the Filipino Youth.<\/p>\n

\"\"Concert III \u2013 Symphony of a Nation: 100 Years of Music, 80 Years of FilAm Friendship July 4, 2026 Manila Metropolitan Theater Featuring Emanuel John Villarin (violin) and Thanos Adamopoulos (conductor)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The MSO celebrates a century of Filipino creativity with a concert devoted to the nation\u2019s most stirring orchestral works. The evening traces the evolution of Philippine symphonic expression, from its roots in tradition to its bold, contemporary voice. A musical portrait of a people, told through a hundred years of sound.<\/p>\n

Emanuel John Villarin is an MSJO-Standard Insurance scholar and Hanns Eisler Scholar in Berlin, Germany. He is a first prize winner of the National Music Competitions for Young Artists (2020) and the National New York Young Performers Prize (2021).<\/p>\n

Thanos Adamopoulos is a Parisian conductor active across Europe, the United States, and Asia. He began his musical studies in Israel and, at the age of nineteen, and is the music director of the Chapelle de Larranie in Brussels and maintains a long standing artistic relationship with the Manila Symphony Orchestra, the Manila Symphony Junior Orchestra, and the Asian Youth Orchestra.<\/p>\n

\"\"Concert IV \u2013 Legacies in Song: MSO\u2019s 100 Years and the Voice of Conching Rosal August 29, 2026 FEU Auditorium Featuring: Rachelle Gerodias \u2013 Park (soprano), Michelle Mariposa (mezzo-soprano), Byeong In Park (baritone), and Marlon Chen (conductor)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Celebrating the timeless union of voice and orchestra, the program includes Bizet\u2019s Carmen excerpts and other operatic treasures, tracing the MSO\u2019s legacy in vocal music over the past century. A lush evening of passion, drama, and melody that honors the orchestra\u2019s lyrical heritage.<\/p>\n

Rachelle Gerodias – Park is a winner of \u201cThe Outstanding Young Men\u201d and \u201cThe Outstanding Women in the Nation\u2019s Service\u201d awards. She is also the first \u201cAliw Awards Hall of Fame\u201d awardee for Best Female Classical Performer, thereby cementing what many have long known: that Ms. Gerodias is currently the country\u2019s brightest gem in the field of opera and classical vocal performances.<\/p>\n

Michelle Mariposa is a Filipino-Chinese mezzo-soprano, a Grand Finals Winner of the 2025 Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition, and Winner of the 2023 Sullivan Foundation Award. Michelle completed her Master’s degree in Voice and Opera Performance at Northwestern University, and her Bachelor\u2019s degree in Voice and Psychology at the University of the Philippines, both summa cum laude.<\/p>\n

Byeong In Park is an international Korean baritone who studied under acclaimed tenor Francisco Araiza at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Stuttgart, Germany. Since his studies in Germany, he has been actively performing in opera productions and concerts around Europe and Asia.<\/p>\n

Marlon Chen is the Music Director and Principal Conductor of the Manila Symphony Orchestra since 2019 who is acclaimed for his dynamic versatility across opera, ballet, symphonic, and chamber repertoire. He has guest-conducted leading orchestras worldwide, including Orchestre de Paris, MDR Leipzig, and the Baltic Sea Philharmonic, while holding key positions in the US and Mexico.<\/p>\n

\"\"Concert V \u2013 Philippine Master Composers, Past, Present, and Future October 24, 2026 Hyundai Hall, Aret\u00e9, Ateneo de Manila University Featuring New works by Ryan Cayabyab, Marlon Chen (conductor)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The grand finale of the Centennial Season is a sweeping tribute to the genius of Filipino composers across generations. The MSO presents the world premiere of a new work by Ryan Cayabyab, alongside masterpieces by other national icons. This historic gala concert brings together the country\u2019s musical past and its bright creative future in one resounding celebration of national artistry.<\/p>\n

\"\"Concert VI \u2013 MSO 100 Centennial Finale January 2027 Venue: TBA Featuring: Camille Thomas (cello), and Marlon Chen (conductor)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bringing the Centennial Season to a resounding close, this grand finale celebrates a century of the MSO\u2019s artistry and impact through a program of luminous orchestral works that reflect both gratitude for the past and hope for the future. Presented in partnership with UNICEF, the concert embodies the orchestra\u2019s enduring mission to uplift, inspire, and give back through the universal language of music.<\/p>\n

Franco-Belgian cellist Camille Thomas has been performing since the age of four and is acclaimed for her deeply expressive artistry, distinguished by exceptional technical refinement and emotional immediacy, qualities that have established her as one of the most compelling artists of her generation.<\/p>\n

*program, artists, date, and venue subject to change<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Support the Manila Symphony Orchestra by being a SEASON SUBSCRIBER! Check out our social media accounts to get up to 50% off on all MSO100 VIP Season Concert Tickets!<\/p>\n

SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT: YouTube – Manila Symphony Orchestra Facebook – Manila Symphony Orchestra Instagram – @manila.symphony TikTok – @manilasymphonyorchestra Website \u2013 www.manilasymphony.com<\/p>\n

#ManilaSymphonyOrchestra #MSO #MSOSeason100 #MSO100 #OnwardMSO100<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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