Manila Symphony Orchestra Launches 99th Season with "Music for Peace" Concert on May 24 at Aliw Theater

 The Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO), Asia’s oldest and the Philippines' premier orchestra, proudly announces its first concert for the 2025-2026 season, titled "Music for Peace," set on May 24, 2025 (Saturday, 7:30 PM) at the iconic Aliw Theater, CCP Grounds, Pasay City.

Celebrating nearly a century of musical excellence, the MSO’s 99th season, themed "In Pursuit of Excellence: MSO Concert Series 2025–2026," marks a monumental journey leading up to its historic 100th anniversary in 2026. Partnered with Standard Insurance, this season highlights MSO's legacy of resilience, innovation, and cultural impact.

🎶 Concert Highlights:

• Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 "From The New World"

• Beethoven’s Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61 featuring Berlin-based Filipino violinist Emanuel John Villarin (EJ)

• Conducted by MSO Music Director and internationally acclaimed maestro Marlon Chen

This concert also commemorates the 80th anniversary of MSO’s post-liberation concerts, celebrating music's role in healing and uniting communities after WWII.

Marlon Chen, known for his dynamic charisma and conducting across four continents, and rising star Emanuel John Villarin, a scholar at Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler Berlin, join forces for an unforgettable evening of music and artistry.

🎼 About the Repertoire:

• Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 "From The New World": An homage to American spirituals and Native American music, reflecting Dvořák’s admiration for America’s musical roots.

• Ludwig van Beethoven’s Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: One of the most beautiful and technically demanding pieces in the violin repertoire.

📅 MSO Concert Series 2025-2026 Upcoming Dates:

• June 28, 2025: A Night in Hollywood

• August 9, 2025: Brazilian Guitar and Cello

• September 7, 2025: Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto

• September 27, 2025: Dancing with Tchaikovsky

• January 22, 2026: The MSO 100th Anniversary Concert

(Venues: Aliw Theater, CCP Complex, and Samsung Performing Arts Theater)

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📞 Contact Information:

• MSO Marketing Manager: Riva Ferrer (+63 917 850 1774)

• General Inquiries: www.manilasymphony.com

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📍 Address:

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