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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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25:40

MAESTRO FILIPINO 24 0504 | Zildjian Viray

98.7 DZFE | The Master"s Touch ·

2024/05/23

Make the piece your own—that is the philosophy that helped Zildjian Viray win in last year’s Kayserburg International Youth Piano Competition, and in two categories in the recent PTGPFI piano competition. He speaks with DZFE’s Daniel to share his story and his music on the next program of MAESTRO FILIPINO.

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MAESTRO FILIPINO 24 0427 | Chopin Fest

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2024/05/23

Frederic Chopin stands at the spotlight from May to July, as Manila Pianos Artist Series and Cultural Arts Events Organizer mount a six-week Chopin Fest, marking 175 years since the passing of Poland's most famous composer. Launching the series are the two piano concertos of his unblooded youth, to be performed by pianists Gabriel Paguirigan and Ricardo Abapo. They join DZFE's Daniel on MAESTRO FILIPINO to talk not only about these works, but also about Chopin's legacy, and his music at

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26:21

MAESTRO FILIPINO 24 0420 | Cohaesio

98.7 DZFE | The Master"s Touch ·

2024/05/23

After a lengthy hiatus, UST’s Sibol Guitar Octet emerges once more on stage, this time with the St. Scholastica’s College Guitar Trio in the concert, Cohaesio. Telling us how this collaboration came about, and what music is in store, are guitarists Karra Custodio of the SSCGT, and Gabriel Reyna, Karl Sabado and Zach Dugay of Sibol. Hear their insight, and their music, on MAESTRO FILIPINO with DZFE’s Daniel.

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MAESTRO FILIPINO 24 0413 | Sprezzatura

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2024/05/23

Sure, you’ve come across the word, nonchalant. But what about nonchalant virtuosity? That’s sprezzatura—a term often used in the Baroque Period to describe an attitude of effortless grace. We witness that later this month as guitarist Dr. Ivar Fojas and his students perform in the recital Sprezzatura. He and three of his proteges—Kyle Lorenzana, Agung Sicam and Beatrice Cena—join DZFE’s Daniel on MAESTRO FILIPINO to give us a glimpse of that event, and talk about the sound that marks Dr Fojas'

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26:30

MAESTRO FILIPINO 24 0406 | Laarni Dawn Ilan: Passion

98.7 DZFE | The Master"s Touch ·

2024/05/23

Laarni Dawn Ilan is an IT professional with a passion for playing the piano. In fact, Passion is the name of her upcoming Manila Pianos Artist Series recital, where she delivers works by Scarlatti, Chopin, Beethoven, and more—all for the benefit of Cancervants PH. On MAESTRO FILIPINO, she shares how that event came to be, and how she maintains her edge as a musician even while working a day job. DZFE’s Daniel is the host.

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22:57

CULTURE CAROUSEL 24 0331 | Beatrice Rose Cena...

98.7 DZFE | The Master"s Touch ·

2024/05/23

From making her first public performance in 2022, guitarist Beatrice Rose Cena now embarks on her high school graduation recital. On CULTURE CAROUSEL, she shares what’s in store for that performance, and how she has grown as a musician at the PHSA, and under the mentorship of Dr. Ivar Fojas. Irene Obligacion is the host.

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27:20

MAESTRO FILIPINO 24 0330 | Alejandro Consolacion II...

98.7 DZFE | The Master"s Touch ·

2024/05/23

Built by Diego Cera Organ Builders, the new organ of St. Ignatius Cathedral in Shanghai was inaugurated by Alejandro Consolacion II, who put it through its paces in a recital last December. On MAESTRO FILIPINO, he shares the music he performed, and talks about the character of the instrument at the heart of that event. DZFE’s Daniel is the host.

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31:02

CULTURE CAROUSEL 24 0324 | Paul Arejola sings with...

98.7 DZFE | The Master"s Touch ·

2024/05/23

After three attempts—the second thwarted by the pandemic—soprano Pauline Arejola will soon sing with the World Youth Choir. She joins Irene Obligacion on CULTURE CAROUSEL to share the story behind her applications, and what she hopes to glean from her experiences with the WYC.

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MAESTRO FILIPINO 24 0323 | Pundaquit Virtuosi:...

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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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22:29

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

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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...

98.7 DZFE | The Master"s Touch ·

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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MAESTRO FILIPINO 24 0309 | PASAMBAP: Tribute Concert

98.7 DZFE | The Master"s Touch ·

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

98.7 DZFE | The Master"s Touch ·

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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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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CULTURE CAROUSEL 24 0218 | Hearlife Verein: 4@24

98.7 DZFE | The Master"s Touch ·

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

98.7 DZFE | The Master"s Touch ·

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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CULTURE CAROUSEL 24 0211 | PIMA turns One

98.7 DZFE | The Master"s Touch ·

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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