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Q: How are we made partakers of the redemption purchased by Christ? A: We are made partakers of the redemption purchased by Christ, by the effectual application of it to us by his Holy Spirit. — Westminster Shorter Catechism 29 Journey with Pastor James Chu through the Westminster Shorter Catechism in HOLY & HAPPY. This weekly series is presented by Pilgrim Community Church and 98.7 DZFE. 

Dino Decena, concertmaster of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, celebrated Filipino talent for the sixth installment of the PPO’s Recital Series last April: with pianist Mary Anne Espina, he performed music by Nicanor Abelardo, on a violin made by the late Amador Tamayo. Decena joins DZFE’s Daniel to tell us more about Abelardo’s music and Tamayo’s instrument on this edition of MAESTRO FILIPI...

Q: Wherein consists Christ’s exaltation? A: Christ’s exaltation consists in his rising again from the dead on the third day, in ascending up into heaven, in sitting at the right hand of God the Father, and in coming to judge the world at the last day. — Westminster Shorter Catechism 28 Journey with Pastor James Chu through the Westminster Shorter Catechism in HOLY & HAPPY. This weekly series i...

Kris Gonzales—a baritone with a love for Baroque music—finished second runner-up in the first International Youth Opera Festival and Competition of New Opera Singapore—a body that works to bring opera to young people and into our age. Gonzales joins DZFE's Daniel on MAESTRO FILIPINO to share his music and what he brought home from the event. MAESTRO FILIPINO is DZFE's program on the Philip...

Q: Wherein did Christ’s humiliation consist? A: Christ’s humiliation consisted in his being born, and that in a low condition, made under the law, undergoing the miseries of this life, the wrath of God, and the cursed death of the cross; in being buried, and continuing under the power of death for a time.  — Westminster Shorter Catechism 27 Journey with Pastor James Chu through the Westminster Sho...

Musica FEUropa 13 premiered last May 28, and will go online on June 25. Ahead of that, join DZFE’s Daniel, as he speaks with Festival Chair Martin Lopez and Festival Director Angelo Tangco on MAESTRO FILIPINO. They talk about the lessons on virtual performance learned last year, and what they bring into the coming festivals. Also with them are some of this year’s participating conductors: Vivian A...

Q: How does Christ execute the office of a king? A: Christ executes the office of a king, in subduing us to himself, in ruling and defending us, and in restraining and conquering all his and our enemies. — Westminster Shorter Catechism 26 Journey with Pastor James Chu through the Westminster Shorter Catechism in HOLY & HAPPY. This weekly series is presented by Pilgrim Community Church and 98.7...

One might call it a case of one thing leading to another, but ultimately, it is an endeavor driven by a love for Johann Sebastian Bach: under the guidance of Richard Sy-Facunda, the Manila Pianos Artist Series takes on The Bach Project. The concert series does more than stage the music of the great Baroque master. It also marks a return to in-person concertizing at Manila Pianos, and brings togeth...

Q: How does Christ execute the office of a priest?  A: Christ executes the office of a priest, in his once offering up of himself a sacrifice to satisfy divine justice, and reconcile us to God, and in making continual intercession for us. — Westminster Shorter Catechism 25 Journey with Pastor James Chu through the Westminster Shorter Catechism in HOLY & HAPPY. This weekly series is presented b...

Balanga Choral Artists became a community choir in 2019, shortly before the pandemic. The grand plans they had in store had to be kept in store—until now. The group intend to make their in-person competing debut at this year’s Busan International Choral Festival and Competition, and have already launched their fundraising campaign. Shortly before that, DZFE’s Daniel met virtually with two of the B...

Q: How does Christ execute the office of a prophet? A: Christ executes the office of a prophet, in revealing to us, by his Word and Spirit, the will of God for our salvation. — Westminster Shorter Catechism 24 Journey with Pastor James Chu through the Westminster Shorter Catechism in HOLY & HAPPY. This weekly series is presented by Pilgrim Community Church and 98.7 DZFE.

What does one do while recovering from COVID? In the case of mezzo-soprano Krissan Manikan - Tan, she drew up a list of Verdi arias to expand her usual fare of French works. This endeavor bears its first fruits in Nel Giardin di Verdi—part of Manila Pianos Artist Series. We listen to excerpts from the concert, performed with Raki Gendrano at the piano, and hear about Krissan’s early forays into ne...

Q: What offices does Christ execute as our Redeemer?  A: Christ, as our Redeemer, executes the offices of a prophet, of a priest, and of a king, both in his estate of humiliation and exaltation.  — Westminster Shorter Catechism 23    Journey with Pastor James Chu through the Westminster Shorter Catechism in HOLY & HAPPY. This weekly series is presented by Pilgrim Community Church and 98.7 DZFE...

The rainy season is upon us, but pianist Katherine Asis and flutist Jay Gomez deliver bright, sunny music for Summer—the latest installment of the Sunshine Classics concert series. Premiering onsite last May 15, the concert will be released online on May 25. Before that, hear about the concert’s origins, and the music it features, as DZFE’s Daniel speaks with Asis and Gomez on MAESTRO FILIPINO. MA...

Q: How did Christ, being the son of God, become man?  A: Christ, the son of God, became man by taking to himself a true body and a reasonable soul, being conceived by the power of the holy spirit, in the womb of the virgin Mary, and born of her yet without sin.  — Westminster Shorter Catechism 22    Journey with Pastor James Chu through the Westminster Shorter Catechism in HOLY & HAPPY. This w...

Following a two-year hiatus, violinist Jovelle Ong competed again, winning a Gold Award at the recent European Classical Music Awards. We hear about that, and her music—both for the church and for the stage—on this edition of MAESTRO FILIPINO. DZFE’s Daniel is the host. MAESTRO FILIPINO is DZFE's program on the Philippine classical music scene. All music on the program features with permission...

Q: Who is the Redeemer of God’s elect?  A: The only Redeemer of God’s elect is the Lord Jesus Christ, who, being the eternal Son of God, became man, and so was, and continues to be, God and man in two distinct natures, and one person, forever.  — Westminster Shorter Catechism 21    Journey with Pastor James Chu through the Westminster Shorter Catechism in HOLY & HAPPY. This weekly series is pr...

Kimmi Adam has gone a long way: from the Philippines to Juilliard, and from shy little girl, to a soprano who thoroughly enjoys the stage. She has also recently joined, and won, a flurry of competitions. We listen to some of her winning pieces as Adam tells us about herself, her music, and her reason for singing on today’s edition of MAESTRO FILIPINO. DZFE’s Daniel is the host. MAESTRO FILIPINO is...

Q: Did God leave all mankind to perish in the estate of sin and misery?  A: God, having out of his mere good pleasure, from all eternity, elected some to everlasting life, did enter into a covenant of grace to deliver them out of the estate of sin and misery, and to bring them into an estate of salvation by a Redeemer.  — Westminster Shorter Catechism 20  Journey with Pastor James Chu through the...

Manila Pianos Artist Series shines the spotlight on The Reluctant Virtuoso: PFC Omshanti B. Panlilio PA Presidential Security Group Assistant Band Conductor, clarinetist, composer, and winner of seven first prizes in 2021. Speaking with DZFE's Daniel, Panlilio tells us more about himself, his music, and his recital on today's edition of MAESTRO FILIPINO. MAESTRO FILIPINO is DZFE's prog...

Q: What is the misery of that estate into which man fell?  A: All mankind by their fall lost communion with God, are under his wrath and curse, and so made liable to all the miseries of this life, to death itself, and to the pains of hell forever.  — Westminster Shorter Catechism 19    Journey with Pastor James Chu through the Westminster Shorter Catechism in HOLY & HAPPY. This weekly series i...

For the online series, In Pursuit of Excellence, the Manila Symphony Orchestra celebrates not only the recent achievements of its soloists, but also some of the finest concerti for strings. Despite that, some of these pieces do not get the recognition they deserve. Two such works cap the MAESTRO FILIPINO feature on the series: Henri Vieuxtemps’ Violin Concerto No. 4, and Alexander Glazunov’s Violi...

Q: Wherein consists the sinfulness of that estate into which man fell?  A: The sinfulness of that estate into which man fell, consists in the guilt of Adam’s first sin, the lack of original righteousness, and the corruption of his whole nature, which is commonly called Original Sin; together with all actual transgressions which proceed from it.  — Westminster Shorter Catechism 18    Journey with P...

MAESTRO FILIPINO returns to its feature on In Pursuit of Excellence—the online concert series of the Manila Symphony Orchestra . DZFE’s Daniel is joined by cellist Damodar Castillo, who tells us about his recent competitions abroad, and the piece he performs for the series: Edward Elgar’s Cello Concerto. MAESTRO FILIPINO is DZFE's program on the Philippine classical music scene. All music on t...

Q: Into what estate did the fall bring mankind?  A: The fall brought mankind into an estate of sin and misery.  — Westminster Shorter Catechism 17  Journey with Pastor James Chu through the Westminster Shorter Catechism in HOLY & HAPPY. This weekly series is presented by Pilgrim Community Church and 98.7 DZFE.