Manila Symphony Orchestra in Cebu

CEBU, Philippines - The Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO) is coming to Cebu on August 27 and 28 for two special performances in SM City Cebu and SM Seaside City Cebu.

As Asia’s first symphony orchestra, it was founded in 1926 by Dr. Alexander Lippay and reorganized in 2001 by its longtime concertmaster, the late Prof. Basilio Manalo. Presently the under the baton of Professor Arturo Molina, it produces a broad, year-round program that celebrates its legacy of performing the masterpieces while reaching out to new audiences across space and time. It steadfastly remains true to its mission “to enrich the Filipino’s vibrant cultural life through fine orchestral music and to enable more people to experience the power of music”

The essence of each of the orchestra’s 60 musicians and staff is fueled by the interest of the Filipino listener.

Inspiring their music-making this year is the theme “Leadership & Creativity.” Through their projects and objectives, the group aims to cultivate leaders and creators in everyone – musicians, listeners, and partners.

The MSO is the proud product of the Manila Symphony Orchestra Foundation, a non-profit, private organization whose members participate in the cultural life of the country as teachers at the MSO Music Academy in Makati and Manila, as soloists, as music arrangers, as chamber music performers, as entrepreneurs, as bandmasters, and as choir conductors.

The MSO is set to perform at the Northwing Atrium of SM City Cebu on August 27 at 7 p.m., and August 28 at the Mountain Wing Atrium of SM Seaside City Cebu at 6 p.m. This performance in Cebu is made possible by SM City Cebu, SM Seaside City Cebu, Philippine Airlines, and 2Go Travel.