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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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47:25

MAESTRO FILIPINO 24 0323 | Pundaquit Virtuosi:...

98.7 DZFE | The Master"s Touch ·

2024/05/23

Between new members of the Pundaquit Virtuosi and returning alumni, Haydn’s Seven Last Words of Christ continues to receive new life, even as it approaches its 31st annual performance at CASA San Miguel. Joining DZFE’s Daniel on MAESTRO FILIPINO, violinist Miggy delos Santos, violist Gabriel Regojos, and cellist Pocholo Gutierrez share how the Virtuosi—under the guidance of founder and artistic director Coke Bolipata—prepare for a work of such solemnity, how it returns fresh to CASA San Miguel every

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CULTURE CAROUSEL 24 0317 | Zion Montebon: Of Good...

98.7 DZFE | The Master"s Touch ·

2024/05/23

Pianist Zion Montebon leaves high school on a high note: he performs in the Manila Pianos Artist Series concert, Of Good Tidings, leading up to his graduation recital at the National Arts Center next month. He talks about these performances with Irene Obligacion on CULTURE CAROUSEL, and shares how he has grown during his years at the PHSA and what he hopes to learn in the new chapter of his budding career.

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MAESTRO FILIPINO 24 0316 | Carlo & Sofia Piano Duo

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2024/05/23

What does it take for two pianists to play at the same keyboard? Skill, practice—and magic. This month, the Carles and Sofia Piano Duo bring the magic of their music to Manila, where they will perform transcriptions of stage works and Spanish compositions. They join DZFE's Daniel on MAESTRO FILIPINO to talk about the concert, the philosophy that drives their music, and the work that lies behind their partnership.

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28:58

CULTURE CAROUSEL 24 0310 | Jose Marie Eserjose goes...

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2024/05/23

Having performed with various ensembles—including the Asian Youth Orchestra, the Ring of Fire Chamber Orchestra, and the Orchestra of the Filipino Youth where he once served a concertmaster—violinist Jose Marie Eserjose now sets his eyes on the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. He shares his reasons for studying abroad, and its challenges, on CULTURE CAROUSEL with Irene Obligacion.

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33:03

MAESTRO FILIPINO 24 0309 | PASAMBAP: Tribute Concert

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2024/05/23

Lucio San Pedro and Francisco Feliciano are but two of Rizal’s host of band composers and arrangers. The Pambansang Samahan ng mga Banda sa Pinas recently paid tribute to these illustrious figures, many of whom deserve far greater recognition. On MAESTRO FILIPINO, DZFE’s Daniel spoke about this event with PASAMBAP’s newly-incumbent president, Satur Tiamson, who also shared his insight on how Rizal and its nearby areas have maintained their band tradition, and how the organization intends to enrich

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25:54

MAESTRO FILIPINO 24 0302 | Ily Matthew Maniano: Amihan

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2024/05/23

Rising like the breeze it is named after, Ily Matthew Maniano’s Amihan is a gentle, understated piece. Far from a display of technical bravura, it nonetheless won the top prize in the 2022 Busan International Choral Festival Composition Competition. We’ll hear that work on MAESTRO FILIPINO, where Maniano also shares the process behind his deceptively simple work. DZFE’s Daniel is the host.

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27:54

CULTURE CAROUSEL 24 0225 | Alexis Vallejos

98.7 DZFE | The Master"s Touch ·

2024/05/23

It was Andres Segovia’s peerless performances that put the classical guitar on the world stage. This March, Chilean guitarist Alexis Vallejos celebrates Segovia’s legacy in a concert mounted by the Guitar Friends. He joins Irene Obligacion on CULTURE CAROUSEL to talk about that event, and Segovia’s lasting imprint on the world of classical guitar.

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MAESTRO FILIPINO 24 0224 | IBOF 2024, pt. 3/3

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2024/05/23

Since its inception, the Manila Baroque Ensemble has accompanied—elevated, really—the performances of the Collegium Vocale Manila at the International Bamboo Organ Festival. This year, the ensemble gets its own concert evening, spotlighting the works of Vivaldi, Corelli and Sammartini. Capping the feature on the 49th IBOF, DZFE’s Daniel discusses this performance—and all the work that has gone into it—with conductor Noemi Binag, concertmaster JM Eserjose, and cellist Paul Natividad, on MAESTRO

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30:55

CULTURE CAROUSEL 24 0218 | Hearlife Verein: 4@24

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2024/05/23

Hearlife Verein has been helping deaf Filipino children, now for four years. The institution celebrates its anniversary with the charity concert, 4@24, featuring a quartet of sopranos, pianist Mary Anne Espina, and the String Fusion quartet. On CULTURE CAROUSEL, Irene Obligacion spends time with Nina Jacob-Soliven, program director of Hearlife Verein, sopranos Isabela Madero, Sherine Koa and Angela Cortez, and their teacher, Perpy Heath.

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MAESTRO FILIPINO 24 0217 | IBOF 2024, pt. 2/3

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2024/05/23

Marking the 300th year of its completion, Bach’s St. John Passion comes to the 49th International Bamboo Organ Festival in its full splendor. Tenor Karl San Jose and Festival Director Dr. Beverly Shangkuan-Cheng tell us more about this shorter, but more dramatic, Bach passion, and tenor Jan van Elsacker sheds light on the importance of his role as Evangelist. Catch their conversation with DZFE’s Daniel on MAESTRO FILIPINO.

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28:59

CULTURE CAROUSEL 24 0211 | PIMA turns One

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2024/05/23

What started out as a partnership between Adrik Cristobal and Monching Carpio has since grown into a full-fledged series, and the establishment of the PIMA Guitar Quartet, comprising guitarists Patrick Roxas, Iqui Vinculado, and, of course, Adrik and Monching. The group now celebrate their first anniversary with a concert this February. They join Irene Obligacion on CULTURE CAROUSEL to talk about the upcoming event, some of the highlights of the past year, and what lies in store for their group.

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MAESTRO FILIPINO 24 0210 | IBOF 2024, pt. 1/3

98.7 DZFE | The Master"s Touch ·

2024/05/23

Three hundred years ago, in 1724, Johann Sebastian Bach completed what is now considered one of his greatest works, the St. John Passion. A hundred years after that, in 1824, Diego Cera installed the metal trumpets of the Las Piñas bamboo organ, completing the construction of the venerable instrument. These are just two of the anniversaries that will be celebrated in the 49th International Bamboo Organ Festival. MAESTRO FILIPINO covers the IBOF over three programs, beginning with a birds’ eye view

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CULTURE CAROUSEL 24 0204 | PPO: Roustem Saitkoulov

98.7 DZFE | The Master"s Touch ·

2024/05/23

What concert of Polish music is complete without Chopin? For the next season concert of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, Russian pianist Roustem Saïtkoulov plays the solo in the Polish master's Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor. Irene Obligacion speaks with Saïtkoulov on the next edition of CULTURE CAROUSEL.

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30:42

MAESTRO FILIPINO 24 0203 | NAMCYA, pt. 3/3

98.7 DZFE | The Master"s Touch ·

2024/05/23

Ensembles take to the spotlight as DZFE’s Daniel caps the NAMCYA@50 feature on MAESTRO FILIPINO. We hear performances from the De La Salle University Chorale and the Davao City National High School SPA Centennial Choir—winners of the two choir categories. Daniel also speaks with Avender Pong, Children’s Solo Rondalla winner, and Slavsky Ybañez, conductor of the City of Bogo Science and Arts Academy Rondalla, winner of the Junior Rondalla Category.

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25:24

CULTURE CAROUSEL 24 0128 | Thomasian Trombone Choir

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2024/05/23

What do you do when you have an abundance of trombonists? Form a trombone choir, of course. The Thomasian Trombone Choir makes its debut in the concert, Fanfare, part of Manila Pianos Artists Series, which they will be telling us about on CULTURE CAROUSEL. Joining host Irene Obligacion are Thomasian Trombone Choir members, Lio Alumno, Vince Ignacio and Almira Cardeñas.

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MAESTRO FILIPINO 24 0127 | NAMCYA, pt. 2/3

98.7 DZFE | The Master"s Touch ·

2024/05/23

Familiar faces return to the broadcast as DZFE’s Daniel continues the MAESTRO FILIPINO spotlight on the National Music Competitions for Young Artists: joining us again are soprano Angeli Benipayo, clarinetist Franz Andra, and guitarist Bea Cena—winners of the Senior Voice, Open Woodwinds, and Junior Guitar categories

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CULTURE CAROUSEL 24 0121 | Victoria Rapanan masterclass

98.7 DZFE | The Master"s Touch ·

2024/05/23

A teacher and performer for more than thirty years, over five continents and across various genres, Victora Rapanan brings her expertise to Makati for a masterclass. She talks about this and more as she spends time with Irene Obligacion on CULTURE CAROUSEL.

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MAESTRO FILIPINO 24 0120 | NAMCYA, pt. 1/3

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2024/05/23

It’s time to meet the winners of last year’s NAMCYA! Our first batch of guests are no strangers to the competition: third time’s the charm for pianist Pauline Aguila; while it’s the fourth attempt that bagged gold for violinist Luigi Torres; for violist Minn Mendoza, it was not only her second try, but also her second win. They join DZFE’s Daniel to open the MAESTRO FILIPINO spotlight on the 50th National Music Competitions for Young Artists.

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19:28

CULTURE CAROUSEL 24 0114 | Marian Mayuga, orchestral...

98.7 DZFE | The Master"s Touch ·

2024/05/23

What are orchestras looking for in a string player? What music will you play, and how should you play it? Violinist Marian Mayuga—violin fellow of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago—will share tips and insight on how to prepare for an orchestral audition in an upcoming webinar for the string sector of the Music Teachers Network Alliance Philippines. She tells us more about this on CULTURE CAROUSEL with Irene Obligacion.

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MAESTRO FILIPINO 24 0113 | Jonathan Coo Chopin workshops

98.7 DZFE | The Master"s Touch ·

2024/05/23

This February, Frederic Chopin will be at the center of pianist Jonathan Coo’s circle: his 11-year-old student, Franco Lim, will give a concert at the Liceo de Cagayan University highlighting the Polish master’s works, and Coo himself will plumb the depths of Chopin’s etudes in a series of hybrid workshops. With two more of his students—pianists Jovelyn Yu and Mariane Avendaño—they join DZFE’s Daniel on MAESTRO FILIPINO.

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