MANILA, Philippines - The Shangri-La Plaza puts the spotlight on musical artists this holiday season.
The 40 musicians of ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra serenade mall-goers with moving symphonic music under the baton of music director Gerard Salonga on Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m., at the Main Wing’s Grand Atrium.
The University of the Philippines Madrigal Singers will take the stage at the East Atrium, East Wing also on Dec. 19 at 6:30 p.m. Under the direction of Mark Anthony Carpio, the singers will perform their extensive repertoire of classic and renaissance tunes, opera and popular music.
The weekend of Dec. 20 has been set for two anticipated performances. The Ateneo Chamber Singers (ACS) will fill the East Atrium at 6:30 p.m., presenting a wide variety of choral literature spanning postmodern periods as well as highly textured indigenous music. The Manila Philharmonic Orchestra will also perform on Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m., at the Grand Atrium.
Talented young voices will be heard at the Shang as the De La Salle Zobel Chorale, Philippine Montessori Center Instrumental Ensemble & Temple Hill International School Ensemble, St. Paul College Pasig, St Theresa’s College, Ateneo Grade School Primary, Ateneo Boys Choir, and the Immaculate Conception Academy will perform from Dec. 12 to 18 at the Grand Atrium.
For the complete schedule and inquiries, call 370-2500 loc. 593 or visit www.facebook.com/shangrilaplazaofficialfanpage. The Shang is on Instagram — @shangrilaplazaofficial.