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Q: What is repentance unto life? A: Repentance unto life is a saving grace, whereby a sinner, out of a true sense of his sin, and apprehension of the mercy of God in Christ, does, with grief and hatred of his sin, turn from it unto God, with full purpose of, and endeavor after, new obedience. — Westminster Shorter Catechism Question 87 Journey with Pastor James Chu through the Westminster Shorter...

Guitarist Sting—now Samuel—Asistores is back in the Philippines, and in the DZFE studio, all in anticipation of his concert, Melodies Across Borders. On MAESTRO FILIPINO he joins DZFE's Daniel in a conversation about that event, his time in France, his own personal sound, and building his repertoire.

It is not easy balancing motherhood and an onstage career. On CULTURE CAROUSEL, soprano Iona Borja talks about what keeps her going, and what other projects she would like to undertake. Irene Obligacion is the host.

Q: What is faith in Jesus Christ?  A: Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace, whereby we receive and rest upon him alone for salvation, as he is offered to us in the gospel.  — Westminster Shorter Catechism Question 86 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.

Guitarist Raffy Ronquillo had previously played part of a Weiss lute suite, and of a set of impromptus by Ric Ickard. Soon, he will finish what he started in the concert, Homenaje—an homage to both the pillars of the guitar repertoire, and his mentor, Ruben Reyes. Hear more as Ronquillo joins DZFE’s Daniel on MAESTRO FILIPINO.

Tenor Nomher Nival recently starred in Viva Voce’s production of La boheme—but the latest in a long list of performances. After years of singing, is he anywhere near his life’s goal? He shares his insight and music—with pianist Gabriel Paguirigan—on CULTURE CAROUSEL hosted by Irene Obligacion.

Q: What does God require of us that we may escape his wrath and curse due to us for sin? A: To escape the wrath and curse of God due to us for sin, God requires of us faith in Jesus Christ, repentance unto life, with diligent use of all outward means whereby Christ communicates to us the benefits of redemption. — Westminster Shorter Catechism Question 85 Journey with Pastor James Chu through the W...

After long neglect, scholars both here and abroad have been drawn in recent years to the study of Philippine music in the Spanish era. Dr David Kendall is among them. He talks to DZFE's Tiffany about the trove of documentary riches that have only begun to be discovered and the fact that it supports with ever growing certainty: There was indeed a Filipino music and organ culture in colonial Phi...

The past month, pianist Jerzy Maciejewski has been giving masterclasses at the UP College of Music, at the invitation of keyboard department chair Ena Maria Aldecoa. Shortly before he returns to Poland, Maciejewski and Aldecoa—now donning her soprano hat—celebrate 50 years of Philippine-Polish relations with art songs and piano works from both countries. They join DZFE’s Daniel on MAESTRO FILIPINO...

Having played on radio and television, guitarist Radlee Laquian is set to make his mark as a classical guitarist on the international competition stage. He shares his story, and his upcoming events, on CULTURE CAROUSEL with Irene Obligacion.

Joshua Morales has not outgrown his love for the tiple repertoire: he now leads the Tiples de San Jose, and sings as a countertenor. He spends time with Irene Obligacion on CULTURE CAROUSEL.

Q: What does every sin deserve? A: Every sin deserves God's wrath and curse, both in this life, and that which is to come. — Westminster Shorter Catechism Question 84 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.

ALERON embark one one of their most ambitious projects: a two-act exploration of the struggles and joys of love, loss, life, and death, entitled For Light I Close My Eyes. We hear about the roots of this theme, and the daunting music the choir will perform as DZFE’s Daniel spends time with ALERON ensemble director baritone Christopher Arceo, assistant conductor tenor Karl San Jose, and counterteno...

Ballet Philippines opens its 54th season with the romance, jealousy, and early animatronics of Leo Delibes’ Coppelia. Ballet Philippines president Kathleen Liechtenstein joins Irene Obligacion to talk about the upcoming performance and what the new season has in store, today on CULTURE CAROUSEL.

Q: Are all transgressions of the law equally heinous?  A: Some sins in themselves, and by reason of several aggravations, are more heinous in the sight of God than others. — Westminster Shorter Catechism Question 83 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.

After four years of graduate studies in the United States, pianist Paul Casiano takes a break to reunite with friends and family, and, along the way, give a concert for Manila Pianos Artist Series and Cultural Arts Events Organizer. He talks about the music he will perform—a mix of concert staples and rarer treats—on MAESTRO FILIPINO with DZFE’s Daniel.

After completing his first bachelor’s degree in E-Commerce Technology, bass-baritone Roby Malubay has found his niche singing onstage. On CULTURE CAROUSEL, Malubay joins Irene de Jesus-Obligacion to share his music, and where you might catch him perform in the coming months.

Q: Is any man able perfectly to keep the commandments of God? A: No mere man since the fall is able in this life perfectly to keep the commandments of God, but does daily break them in thought, word and deed. — Westminster Shorter Catechism Question 82 Journey with Pastor James Chu through the Westminster Shorter Catechism in HOLY & HAPPY. This weekly series is presented by Pilgrim Community C...

Good music is not just for stage and studio: soprano Leanne Tavita and pianist Aidan Baracol will be performing in Tiklado—a benefit concert for the patients of the Calamba Cancer Center. Tavita, home from her studies in Singapore, joins DZFE’s Daniel in a conversation about that event, and her first year at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music. Hear that and more on MAESTRO FILIPINO. MAESTRO F...

Sunshine Classics gives the stage to three of Tomorrow’s Musical Leaders: clarinetist Franz Andra, violinist Adrian Ong, and pianist Jet Chong, all of whom have studied at the Philippine High School for the arts, and are at significant landmarks in their career and education. On CULTURE CAROUSEL (Sun 1200, Tue 1630), Andra and Ong talk about the common bond among PHSA musicians, and the music that...

Q: What is forbidden in the tenth commandment?  A: The tenth commandment forbids all discontentment with our own estate, envying or grieving at the good of our neighbor, and all inordinate motions and affections to anything that is his.  — Westminster Shorter Catechism Question 81 Journey with Pastor James Chu through the Westminster Shorter Catechism in HOLY & HAPPY. This weekly series is pre...

It really is the best of Philippine classical guitar: the works of Maestro Jose Valdez, recorded by Monching Carpio on historic instruments from the GTY collection. Ahead of this album’s release, Carpio and Valdez join DZFE’s Daniel to tell us more about their collaboration, and the history and sentiments that make Philippine music. All this and more on MAESTRO FILIPINO. MAESTRO FILIPINO is DZFE&#...

The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra turned 50 this year! To celebrate, it recreated its first concert in an event that happened last May. Joining us to talk about that is PPO resident conductor, Herminigildo Ranera, who also shares what exiting things lie ahead for the orchestra. We also hear music from Serenata—an album featuring Ryan Cayabyab's orchestrations of Filipino folk songs, re-iss...

Q: What is required in the 10th Commandment? A: The tenth commandment requires full contentment with our own condition, with a right and charitable frame of spirit toward our neighbor, and all that is his. — Westminster Shorter Catechism 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...

It was a recital years in the making: last month, mezzo-soprano Michelle Mariposa completed her master’s degree with L’amour, La mort. Joining us in an online interview, Mariposa traces back the roots of that performance, and shares how its program of Messiaen, Respighi and Bach explore the themes of love and death. She speaks with DZFE’s Daniel on MAESTRO FILIPINO (Sat 1200, Sun 2400, Thu 2000)....