Friday, June 18, 2021

PPO Spotlight plays the hits of Willy Cruz, Rey Valera


The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra digs into the OPM playlist and plays the hits of composers Willy Cruz and Rey Valera at the upcoming episode of The PPO Spotlight: Virtual Pocket Performances premiering on June 18, 2021, 8:00 PM at the PPO’s Facebook page and at the Cultural Center of the Philippines' YouTube channel.

Music to be performed in this episode includes Willy Cruz's Kahit Na to be interpreted by the trio of violinist Dino Akira Decena, cellist Giuseppe Andre Diestro, and pianist Jascha Obieta Decena.

Rey Valera’s hits to be played includes Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko to be performed by flautist Edgardo Silangcruz, Walang Kapalit arranged by Manny Manalo, to be performed by trumpet players Glober Calambro and Melvin Miranda, French horn player Jay-Ar Mesa, trombonist Alejandro Fernandes, tuba player Benedicto Dela Peret Jr., percussionists Aimee Dela Cruz and Elizalde Tolentino, and drummer Ederic Sampedro.

The episode wraps up with a Sharon Cuneta Medley of Willy Cruz and Rey Valera compositions arranged by Rommel Camba to be played by the PPO String Section.

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