This June 12, 2023, the Philippines marks its 125th anniversary of Independence. It is an occasion that calls for celebration not only of freedom but of what it means to be a Filipino.
The UP Symphony Orchestra and the UP College of Music will mount “Mga Tugtugin ng Paglaya” on June 10, 2023, 6pm, at the UP Theater as an early independence day concert. The works to be featured include Lucio San Pedro’s Alamat ng Lahi and Kayumangging Malaya, Nicanor Abelardo’s piano concerto, Ryan Cayabyab’s Mi Ultimo Adios, and more.
UPSO will be joined by two faculty members of the UP College of Music: pianist Clement Acevedo, and baritone Raymond Leslie Diaz.
This concert also excitingly marks the launch of the 60-piece UPSO Chorus made up of choristers from various colleges, institutions, and campuses of UP. The chorus will be led by chorus director Noemi Binag.