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Q: Which is the tenth commandment? A: The tenth commandment is, Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor anything that is thy neighbor’s. — Westminster Shorter Catechism 79 Journey with Pastor James Chu through the Westminster Shorter Catechism in HOLY & HAPPY. This weekly series i...

Clarinetist Jason Marquez recently graduated from Andrews University in Michigan, and is all set for a master’s degree in Texas. In the meantime, he is home, and will bring a selection of 20th century works in Walking Tall, happening this evening as part of the Manila Pianos Artist Series. We meet Marquez on MAESTRO FILIPINO, where he shares his experiences at Andrews, alongside studio recordings...

Q: What is forbidden in the ninth commandment? A: The ninth commandment forbiddeth whatsoever is prejudicial to truth, or injurious to our own, or our neighbor’s, good name. — Westminster Shorter Catechism 78 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.

Long ago, the idea of music went beyond the concepts of musical performance or the literature for it, to a cosmic harmony that underpinned everything in the created order. On the anniversary week episode of THE GOOD MEASURE, DZFE's Tiffany invites Dr David Kendall to talk about the central premise of his book, /The Music of the Spheres in the Western Imagination/.

Q: What is required in the ninth commandment? A: The ninth commandment requireth the maintaining and promoting of truth between man and man, and of our own and our neighbor’s good name, especially in witness-bearing. — Westminster Shorter Catechism 77 Journey with Pastor James Chu through the Westminster Shorter Catechism in HOLY & HAPPY. This weekly series is presented by Pilgrim Community Ch...

NAMCYA in June? Why yes—all in celebration of the National Music Competitions for Young Artists’ 50th anniversary. NAMCYA president and secretary general Dr. Renato Lucas joins DZFE’s Daniel to look back on how the competition has developed in the past decades, and forward to the events marking this new milestone. We also hear recordings from last year’s concert of winners on this edition of MAEST...

Soprano Nenen Espina is a singer, stage manager, musical director and teacher, as well as one of the most sought-after vocal coaches in the Philippines. But what does she look for in a student? She joins Irene Obligacion on CULTURE CAROUSEL, where we also hear her recordings of jukebox standards, arranged by Eudenice Palaruan for classical performance. All music on the program features with permis...

Q: Which is the ninth commandment? A: The ninth commandment is, Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor. — Westminster Shorter Catechism 76 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.

Pianist Jet Chong embarks on New Beginnings—a concert featuring Scarlatti, Schubert, Schumann and Scriabin, and marking a new chapter in his career after his studies at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music. Joining DZFE’s Daniel on MAESTRO FILIPINO, Chong shares what he takes home from Singapore, what he hopes for in the near future, and what he will be playing in his upcoming concert. MAESTRO...

The thrill of performing, his time in London, the Virtual Opera Stage, and his plans to sing in Europe—UK-based tenor Mark Bautista is Irene Obligacion’s guest on CULTURE CAROUSEL (Sun 1200, Tue 1630), where we also hear his UK premiere recordings of two works by Joed Balsamo. All music on the program features with permission from the artist.

Q: What is forbidden in the eighth commandment? A: The eighth commandment forbiddeth whatsoever doth, or may, unjustly hinder our own, or our neighbor’s wealth or outward estate. — Westminster Shorter Catechism 75 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.

Pianist Klyde Ledamo comes home from Iowa to perform. With him, he brings music by Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, and—a rare visitor to our concert scene—Leos Janacek. Speaking with DZFE’s Daniel, he tells us more about the works he will deliver, his performing philosophy, and the history of this concert mounted by the HSTL Foundation. We also get a taster of Janacek from one of Ledamo’s recent recital...

Musica FEUropa takes its final bow after fourteen years of bringing together the country’s choirs. On CULTURE CAROUSEL, Irene Obligacion talks about Musica FEUropa’s legacy, and our hopes for the Philippine choral circle, with Martin Lopez, chair of the FEU’s President’s Commission on Culture, Angelo Tangco, Musica FEUropa festival chair, and representatives from this year’s participating choirs:...

Q: What is required in the eighth commandment? A: The eighth commandment requireth the lawful procuring and furthering the wealth and outward estate of ourselves and others. — Westminster Shorter Catechism 74 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.

Last year, soprano Jane Wee moved to Denver to study at the Lamont School of Music. Soon she will fly again, this time to Salzburg to sing as Dorabella in Mozart’s Cosi fan tutte, mounted by the Austrian-American Mozart Association. She joins DZFE’s Daniel to share her experiences in the Mile High City, her journey to discover Dorabella, and more on MAESTRO FILIPINO. MAESTRO FILIPINO is DZFE's...

It takes more than just a pretty voice to sing opera. On CULTURE CAROUSEL, soprano Anna Migallos shares the challenges of the stage, and what it takes to overcome them. Irene de Jesus is the host. All music on the program features with permission from the artist.

Q: Which is the eighth commandment? A: The eighth commandment is, Thou shalt not steal. — Westminster Shorter Catechism Question 73 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.

Joshua Cerdenia was fresh from grad school when we first met him in 2017. Since then, he has made a composing career in New York, until the pandemic turned what was supposed to be a short visit to the Philippines into a long-term stay. Cerdenia drops by our studio to share his experiences, as well as insight on musical innovation, identity as an immigrant-come-home, and more. Catch his conversatio...

Pianist Inna Montesclaros returns to public performance in Classics for a Cause. On CULTURE CAROUSEL, she joins Irene de Jesus to shares some of the music she will perform, the cause she is playing for, and what lies ahead. All music on the program features with permission from the artist.

Q: What is forbidden in the seventh commandment? A: The seventh commandment forbiddeth all unchaste thoughts, words, and actions. — Westminster Shorter Catechism 72 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.

Q: What is required in the seventh commandment A: The seventh commandment requireth the preservation of our own, and our neighbor's chastity, in heart, speech, and behavior. — Westminster Shorter Catechism 71 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.

Soprano Andrea Manuel entered Guildhall in 2019. With her studies coming to a close, she organized the recital, Harana, to celebrate her years in London and the people who supported her—and, of course, to perform Filipino music. MAESTRO FILIPINO (Sat 1200, Sun 00, Thu 2000) features excerpts from that event, as well as Manuel’s conversation with DZFE’s Daniel. She shares her experiences in the Eng...

The New York Young Performers Prize Competition has seen an influx of international participants. This year, four Filipinos finished second place in various divisions. We meet two of them on this edition of CULTURE CAROUSEL (Sun 1200, Tue 1630): join NYYPP winners Paolo Abarquez and Steven Ferrer in their conversation with Irene Obligacion. All music on the program features with permission from th...

Created by the Philippine Madrigal Singers, the Male ENsemble Philippines carries on the advocacy of championing Philippine art and culture through music performance. We learn more about this group, their history, and their upcoming events on CULTURE CAROUSEL (Sun 1200, Tue 1430). DZFE’s Irene Obligacion speaks with MEN members countertenor Ily Matthew Maniano, tenor Tommy Virtucio, and bass Nil&#...

Initially, Denise Santos wasn’t planning on a composing career. In 2021, she won an Emmy for a documentary score she wrote with Adam Lukas, and more recently, one of her works was performed by the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra in its March 17 concert conducted by Dr. Beverly Shangkuan Cheng. Santos flew to the Philippines for that event, and, shortly before she returned to the United States, s...