ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra puts the spotlight on 'The Music of Rey Valera'

ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra pays a grand tribute to the OPM icon Rey Valera as it showcases the singer-songwriter’s classic and timeless songs on August 1 (Saturday) in its Spotlight Series Presents “The Music of Rey Valera.” It will be held at The Theatre in Solaire Resort and Casino, at 8PM.

Led by Maestro Gerard Salonga, the orchestra will interpret Rey’s well-loved hits and musical masterpieces including popular teleserye theme songs “Pangako Sa’yo,” “Maging Sino Ka Man,” and “Kung Kailangan Mo Ako.”

Read More

Lea Salonga’s daughter Nicole, to follow in her footsteps?

During Lea Salonga’s recent 35^th anniversary concert “Playlist: The Repeat,” the broadway diva’s nine-year-old daughter Nicole Beverly Chien surprised the crowd by singing “Yesterday’s Dream” that led people to ask whether the Salongas’ are already prepping up the next generation of talents in Philippine music industry.

“She likes to sing, but it’s hard to tell now if it’s for professional later on. Right now, she just enjoys it,” Lea tells to Anthony Taberna in “Tapatan Ni Tunying” airing this Thursday (Jan. 23).

Read More