Daily Tribune (Philippines)

A CHORAL AND ORCHESTRAL CONCERT

Divided into four segments, the concert is a unique blend of Gospel songs, Filipino pop music, Broadway and movie themes and inspiratio­nal music

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Journey to an enriching musical experience as Faith Gospel Singers (FGS) presents its ninth anniversar­y concert, “Obra ng Maestro,” featuring the Ellinwood Chamber Orchestra, today, 9 November, 6 p.m., at the Central United Methodist Church, Kalaw Avenune, Ermita, Manila.

Divided into four segments, the concert is a unique blend of Gospel songs, Filipino pop music, Broadway and movie themes, and inspiratio­nal music.

Repertoire includes “Purihin Si Yahweh” by National Artist for music Lucrecia Kasilag, “Somewhere” from West Side Story, “Circle of Life” from The Lion King, “Go the Distance” from Hercules and “When You Believe” from Prince of Egypt.

The group will also cover Filipino pop hits such as “Panaghoy,” Smokey Mountain’s

“Paraiso,” Joey Ayala’s “Manong Pawikan” and Gary Valenciano’s “Gaya ng Dati.”

FGS will also interpret African-American contempora­ry gospel songs “O Sifuni Mungu” and “Baba Yetu,” which will showcase its choral versatilit­y.

Based at the Faith Baptist Church in Quezon City, FGS is a fellowship of Christian singers which ministers through God-centered excellence and music. Its members are united by a passion to serve the Lord through music, having toured various churches in the country and Filipino communitie­s in Asia.

It has taken part at the first Internatio­nal Jazz Festival in 2011 and “Marawing Salamat” in 2018 held at the Cultural Center of the Philippine­s. The choir is directed by Naomi Sison, head of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Conservato­ry of Music’s piano department and a faculty member of the voice department. Ellinwood Chamber Orchestra, the string and wind ensemble of Ellinwood Malate Church, has performed at the Concert at the Park, UCCP churches, and has done music camps and outreaches in Batangas, Baguio City and Rizal. It is conducted by George Bernard Supetran, former principal violist of the UST Symphony Orchestra, who also orchestrat­ed some of the pieces in the concert. Admission is free. For inquiries and ticket reservatio­ns, visit Faith Gospel Singers Facebook page or contact 0917-8491409.

 ??  ?? GEORGE Bernard Supetran.
GEORGE Bernard Supetran.
 ??  ?? ELLINWOOD Chamber Orchestra.
ELLINWOOD Chamber Orchestra.

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