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98.7 DZFE | The Master"s Touch

98.7 DZFE-FM "The Master's Touch", Metro Manila, is the classical music service of Far East Broadcasting Company, Phils. It is a donor-supported, non-commercial station whose terrestrial broadcast covers the Greater Metro Manila area; it can also be heard over the internet.

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29:06

MAESTRO FILIPINO 25 0405 | Pilato, the musical

98.7 DZFE | The Master"s Touch ·

2025/04/23

"What is truth?" The urgency of the need to explore the question drove the creators of 𝑃𝑖𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑜 from idea to a full-fledged original musical of epic scope in just one year. Writer-director Eldrin Veloso, composer Yanni Robeniol and musical director Pauline Arejola explain why they staked everything on this ambitious musical, a first for all three in many ways, and why you should go see Pilato, running this week at the PETA Theater, as the nation girds itself for the May elections. They

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29:23

MAESTRO FILIPINO 25 0329 | Michelle Mariposa,...

98.7 DZFE | The Master"s Touch ·

2025/04/22

Mezzo-soprano Michelle Mariposa is one of five victors at this year's Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition, one of the most prestigious and influential singing competitions globally, distinguished by its scale, history, and career-launching potential on the landscape of international vocal contests. On this MAESTRO FILIPINO, Michelle joins DZFE's Tiffany to reflect on the win.

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28:57

MAESTRO FILIPINO 25 0322 | UP Symphony Orchestra, By...

98.7 DZFE | The Master"s Touch ·

2025/04/08

The UP Symphony Orchestra's commitment to new music and Filipino composers, generous initiatives such as its Repertory Reading events, make it one of our most vibrant local orchestras. Ahead of its April 11 concert "By Her Hand" featuring orchestral works by women, assistant conductor Noemi Binag and orchestra manager Bernice Go join DZFE's Tiffany for some very lively conversation on MAESTRO FILIPINO.

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31:46

MAESTRO FILIPINO 25 0315 | ACOPEI (the Association of...

98.7 DZFE | The Master"s Touch ·

2025/03/28

The fight for the arts can be lonely, but it doesn't have to be. ACOPEI (the Association of Cultural Offices in Philippine Educational Institutions) was formed over a decade ago to bring together educators, culture workers, arts administrators, student artists — anyone at all advocating for the arts in an academic context — in collaborative synergy. Ahead of ACOPEI's 11th National Conference, which seeks to strengthen the local arts ecosystem, DZFE's Tiffany talks to current ACOPEI

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33:48

MAESTRO FILIPINO 25 0308 | Violinist Alessio Benvenuti

98.7 DZFE | The Master"s Touch ·

2025/03/28

In the wake of international successes and personal loss, he came to the Philippines for love and found a musical rebirth besides. Violinist Alessio Benvenuti's story is one for the books; hear it this MAESTRO FILIPINO with DZFE's Tiffany (Sat 1200h, replaying Sun 2400h & Thu 2000h) ahead of his performance with pianist Mariel Ilusorio in "Musica Sine Tempore", the inaugural concert of this year's Classics in Sunshine International Series on March 22.

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23:24

MAESTRO FILIPINO 25 0301 | PPO 40-V “Homecoming”...

98.7 DZFE | The Master"s Touch ·

2025/03/06

Pianist Rowena Arrieta vividly remembers her landmark win at the 1982 Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition, her student years at the Moscow State Conservatory under the tutelage of Russian National Artist Yevgeny Malinin, and the selfless guidance of teacher Carmencita Arambulo, that helped get her there. On MAESTRO FILIPINO, she joins DZFE’s Tiffany for an interview ahead of her solo stint with the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra this coming March 14, playing Franz Liszt’s thrilling

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18:19

MAESTRO FILIPINO 25 0222 | Lyric Opera Philippines:...

98.7 DZFE | The Master"s Touch ·

2025/03/06

The theatrical is as essential as the musical, and so this small opera company has set itself a goal of granting new audiences the opportunity to experience a fully-staged opera annually. In the wake of the Puccini centenary, Lyric Opera of the Philippines goes for big drama with 𝘛𝘰𝘴𝘤𝘢. DZFE's Tiffany is joined by the three singers taking on the main roles — soprano Ana Feleo, tenor Sherwin Sozon, and bass-baritone Isaac Droscha.

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21:20

MAESTRO FILIPINO 25 0215 I 50th International Bamboo...

98.7 DZFE | The Master"s Touch ·

2025/02/21

Early music and the preservation of Philippine organ culture are one aspect of The International Bamboo Organ Festival; another is the broader advocacy for the pipe organ in liturgical music. Featuring in the culminating concert of the International Bamboo Organ Festival this year, "The Splendor of Choral Music" Singer Pauline Arejola and UP Los Baños Choral Ensemble join this MAESTRO FILIPINO with DZFE's Tiffany.

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33:28

MAESTRO FILIPINO 25 0208 I 50th International Bamboo...

98.7 DZFE | The Master"s Touch ·

2025/02/13

A landmark Philippine performance of Claudio Monteverdi's Vespers — with the Collegium Vocale Manila, Manila Baroque Ensemble and Belgian period ensemble InAlto — is at the center of the 50th International Bamboo Organ Festival. This MAESTRO FILIPINO, singers Karl San Jose and Rimher Manubay join DZFE's Tiffany in the first of two programs on this special iteration of the country's sole music festival devoted to early music.

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29:47

MAESTRO FILIPINO 25 0201 I Grzegorz Nowak

98.7 DZFE | The Master"s Touch ·

2025/02/05

It may well be the most striking and adventurous concert of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra's 40th season, with a program consisting entirely of Philippine premieres, including the world debut of "Wings of Hope", commissioned from Polish-British composer Roxanna Panufnik. To realize its vision, the PPO moves to the Manila Metropolitan Theater. PPO Music Director Grzegorz Nowak grants a glimpse of what's in store for the February 14 concert "Hope", a tribute to peace

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30:26

MAESTRO FILIPINO 25 0125 I Raul Sunico and The Manila...

98.7 DZFE | The Master"s Touch ·

2025/02/05

It's been 50 years since Raul Sunico not only learned Sacramento's "Maharlika" concerto, but memorized it overnight, and so performed it for its first audience at Malacañang at two o'clock in the morning. Another incredible fact: The MSO and Jeffrey Solares will be performing with Dr Sunico for the first time at the February 6 concert. Lots to cover this MAESTRO FILIPINO with DZFE's Tiffany, spotlighting MusikaPilipinas' Gabi ng Piyano Konsyertong Pilipino.

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35:23

MAESTRO FILIPINO 25 0118 I NAMCYA 2024 Winner (St....

98.7 DZFE | The Master"s Touch ·

2025/01/23

History repeated itself for the Ligao National High School Voice and the St. Paul College Pasig High School Chorales—both winning in their respective categories at NAMCYA 2014, they did so again at NAMCYA 2024. Conductors Celger Venzon and Sheila Fetalvero tell us how that came about as the winning choirs wrap up the MAESTRO FILIPINO feature on last year’s National Music Competitions for Young Artists. DZFE’s Daniel is the host.

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34:01

MAESTRO FILIPINO 25 0111 I NAMCYA 2024 Winners

98.7 DZFE | The Master"s Touch ·

2025/01/14

First time’s a charm for our next batch of NAMCYA winners: violinist Gavril Tiburcio—first prize winner of the junior strings category—and pianists Daniel Asis and Zildjian Viray—who share the top spot in the junior piano category. All share how they learned about NAMCYA, and how they prepared for their maiden competition. DZFE’s Daniel is the host as MAESTRO FILIPINO continues the feature on the winners of the 2024 National Music Competitions for Young Artists.

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38:44

MAESTRO FILIPINO 25 0104 I Victors of NAMCYA 2024

98.7 DZFE | The Master"s Touch ·

2025/01/07

A new year brings a new set of winners for the National Music Competitions for Young Artists. On MAESTRO FILIPINO DZFE’s Daniel speaks with three plucked string musicians—Lance Capitan, senior guita, John Sacley, junior solo rondalla, and Nelson Espejo, conductor of the Plectra Corde Rondalla, senior rondalla—to inaugurate the three-part spotlight on the victors of NAMCYA 2024.

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32:00

MAESTRO FILIPINO 24 1228 I Aylen Pritchin

98.7 DZFE | The Master"s Touch ·

2025/01/06

Violinist Aylen Pritchin reacquaints himself with Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto in D major for the next concert of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra. In doing so, he intends to see the work in a new light—and invites the audience to do the same. Pritchin talks about the concerto’s complexities and more as he speaks with DZFE’s Daniel on today’s edition of MAESTRO FILIPINO.

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29:44

MAESTRO FILIPINO 24 1221 I Manila Symphony Junior and...

98.7 DZFE | The Master"s Touch ·

2025/01/06

A Christmas showcase concert has become something of a tradition for the Manila Symphony Junior and Children's Orchestras. This year, they mounted Children of Christmas for a particular cause: the MSO Academy and its teacher training program. Joining DZFE’s Daniel is MSO Foundation, Inc. Executive Director Jeffrey Solares, who discusses the importance of the Academy’s mission of teaching teachers. Hear that and more on MAESTRO FILIPINO.

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48:26

MAESTRO FILIPINO 24 1214 I Conrado del Rosario III

98.7 DZFE | The Master"s Touch ·

2025/01/06

From a kundiman for orchestra to freshly-minted pieces for his specially-tuned bamboo ensemble—composer Conrado del Rosario III’s body of works is both rich and broad, built over several decades and three continents. On MAESTRO FILIPINO, del Rosario joins DZFE’s Daniel to look back on his years in music, and share some of his compositions.

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31:41

MAESTRO FILIPINO 24 1207 I Sharlene Morta

98.7 DZFE | The Master"s Touch ·

2024/12/12

Hearing impairment is no barrier to a life of music for Sharlene Morta, who actively performs as a pianist and Hearlife Verein artist. With Hearlife Verein program director Tosh Jacob-Soliven, Sharlene shares her journey and music, and talks about her mother’s book recounting her story, on today’s program of MAESTRO FILIPINO. DZFE’s Daniel is the host.

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46:26

MAESTRO FILIPINO 24 1130 I John-Henry Crawford...

98.7 DZFE | The Master"s Touch ·

2024/12/09

Last year, cellist John-Henry Crawford became the first recipient of the American Recital Debut Award, founded by pianist Victor Asuncion. This week, he and Victor are in the country presenting masterclasses, and music from their album, Corazón: The Music of Latin America. They will also present a recital with violinist Diomedes Saraza, Jr., who also plays the solo in Sibelius’ Violin Concerto in D minor for Fantasy, the next season concert of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra. Hear all about

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32:20

MAESTRO FILIPINO 24 1116 I Rafael Adobas Bayog

98.7 DZFE | The Master"s Touch ·

2024/11/21

It is not often that Spanish-Filipino flutist Rafael Adobas Bayog visits the Philippines. And while he is here, he would be remiss if he did not give something to the community before flying back to Spain. On MAESTRO FILIPINO, he talks about his upcoming masterclasses and concert where he shares his award-winning expertise, and some of the music that has accompanied him throughout his career.

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