February 2026 concerts at a glance

January 2026 saw more than a dozen concerts happening in Metro Manila and it just continues in February. With the National Arts Month, Valentine's Day, and the Lunar New Year all happening this month, there's an abundance of events lined up.

February 1, 2026

Duo Zaher Concert

Duo Zaher

Sara Zaher, guitar

Sanaz Zaher, guitar

February 1, 2026, 4:00 PM

Corazon Aquino Hall

St. Scholastica's College Manila

Orchestra of the Filipino Youth

Triumphs of Tchaikovsky

Gavril Tiburcio, violin

Gerard Salongs, conductor

Orchestra of the Filipino Youth

February 1, 2026, 5:00 PM

Proscenium Theater

February 5, 2026

Cinema Paradiso Al Fresco

Alessio Benvenuti, violin

Mariel Ilusorio, piano

February 6. 2026, 6:30 PM

MiraNila Heritage House and Library

February 13, 2026

Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra

Concert VI: Romanza

Bartek Nizioł, violin

Junhee Kim, piano

Grzegorz Nowak, conductor

February 13, 2026, 7:30 PM

Samsung Performing Arts Theater

February 15, 2026

Junhee Kim Concert

Junhee Kim, piano

February 15, 2026, 7:00 PM

Manila Pianos Showroom, Makati

February 19, 2026

Kundiman After Dark

Ervin Lumauag, tenor

Shiho Takashima, violin

Augusto Espino, piano

February 19, 2026, 7:00 PM

Sine Pop, Cubao

51st International Bamboo Organ Festival

Gala

Ateneo de Manila College Glee Club

Manila Baroque Ensemble

Toshiyuki Shibata, flute

Anton Luis Avila, guitar

Andres Cea Galan, organ

Eudenice Palaruan, conductor

February 19, 2026, 8:00 PM

Bamboo Organ Church

February 20-21, 2026

51st International Bamboo Organ Festival

Treasures of the Baroque

Ateneo de Manila College Glee Club

Manila Baroque Ensemble

Toshiyuki Shibata, flute

Anton Luis Avila, guitar

Andres Cea Galan, organ

Eudenice Palaruan, conductor

February 20-21, 2026, 8:00 PM

Bamboo Organ Church

February 23, 2026

51st International Bamboo Organ Festival

Organ Recital

Andrés Cea Galán, organist

February 23, 2026, 8:00 PM

Bamboo Organ Church and Johann Trummer Auditorium

February 25, 2026

51st International Bamboo Organ Festival

Spem in Alium

Aleron

Collegium Vocale Manila

Armando Salarza, organist

Beverly Shangkuan-Cheng, conductor

February 25, 2026, 8:00 PM

San Ezekiel Moreno Oratory

February 28, 2026

51st International Bamboo Organ Festival

Spem in Alium

Aleron

Collegium Vocale Manila

Armando Salarza, organist

Beverly Shangkuan-Cheng, conductor

February 28, 2026, 2026, 8:00 PM

Hyundai Hall, Areté

Ateneo de Manila University

51st International Bamboo Organ Festival

Night of My Favorites

Banda San Jose

February 28, 2026, 2026, 8:00 PM

Bamboo Organ Church Patio

Cinema Paradiso outdoor screening with live music at MiraNila

Italian director Giuseppe Tornatore's Cinema Paradiso is considered as one of the greatest films of all time. The film's score, composed by the father and son tandem of Ennio and Andrea Morricone, has equally attained classic status. Relive the movie accompanied by live music at a one time outdoor screening at the front lawn of the MiraNila Heritage House this coming February 5, 2026.

Billed as Cinema Paradiso Al Fresco, this early Valentine's Day treat will see an outdoor film screening of Cinema Paradiso. While the film is showing, the duo of violinist Alessio Benvenuti and pianist Mariel Ilusorio will perform the Morricones' music live.

At the end of the film, Tornatore himself will appear on screen to address the MiraNila audience.

Cinema Paradiso, released in 1988, won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film at the 62nd Academy Awards and Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival in 1989.

Violinist Alessio Benvenuti, also the concertmaster of the Manila Symphony Orchestra, has been lauded as an “Artist of High National and International Value” while Mariel Ilusorio, one of the country's premier pianists, boasts of an extensive career spanning four continents.

Tickets with early bird rates of ₱1,000 for adults and ₱800 for seniors & students with IDs are available now up until December 20, 2025. After this, the prices will increase to the regular rates of ₱1,200 for adults and ₱1,000 for seniors & students with IDs.

Tickets can be booked by texting Bern on Viber at 0906-547-8268 preferably between 1:00-7:00 PM.

While food and drinks will be available for sale at the front lawn, there are other dining options available including Pre-Concert Cocktails with antipasti priced at ₱1,000 per person as well as a Post-Show Dinner at ₱1,750 per person at the Rooftop, MiraNamin Nest.

Early Bird Tickets to Cinema Paradiso Al Fresco and reservations for the Pre-Concert Cocktails and Post-Show Dinner can be booked here: https://shop.thenestbythesea.com/search?q=cinema+paradiso&options%5Bprefix%5D=last

For queries, contact MiraNamin at 0917-621-0062 or at hello@thenestbythesea.com.

Celebrating Philippine-Italian connection with chamber music concert on Oct. 16

Italian violinist Alessio Benvenuti has firmly established himself as one of the key figures in Philippine classical music scene as the concertmaster of the Manila Symphony Orchestra for the past year. His presence in the country is a testament of how music and culture has strengthened the bond between his home country Italy and his current home, the Philippines. And this bond has been championed by the the Philippine-Italian Association for more than six decades already.

In celebration of this friendship bridged by culture, the Philippine-Italian Association (PIA), in collaboration with the Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO), and sponsored by Joel’s Place and 98.7 DZFE-FM The Master's Touch, presents the Filipino-Italian Chamber Music Concert on October 16, 2025, at the Asia Pacific College Auditorium located at 3 Humabon Place, Magallanes, Makati City.

The concert features Alessio Benvenuti to be joined on stage by violinist Alfonso Encina, violist Sara Gonzales, cellist Arnold Josue, double bassist Lawrence Palad, and pianist Mariel Ilusorio.

Now based in Makati, Benvenuti has had an extensive career performing in over 2,000 concerts in five continents since 1996. An interesting fact about him is that he has worked for the now defunct women's volleyball club in Perugia, Italy. He provided translations in line with the acquisition of foreign players for the club that included Olympic champions namely Mirka Francia who played for Cuba back then, Fofão and Walewska, both from Brazil. He is very thrilled that the Italian men's volleyball team successfully defended the World Championship trophy in Manila.

This one night only performance will feature masterpieces by various Filipino and Italian composers including Nicanor Abelardo, Antonio Molina, Antonino Buenaventura, Antonio Vivaldi, Tomaso Albinoni, and Gioachino Rossini.

Audiences can look forward to timeless works such as Rossini’s Sonata No. 1 for Strings in G Major, Tartini’s evocative Sonata in G Minor (Didone Abbandonata), and Ennio Morricone’s beloved film scores Cinema Paradiso and La Califfa.

Adding further variety are the spirited classic Funiculi Funicula and Debussy’s Piano Trio, 3rd Movement.

Complementing these European works are Filipino gems, including Constancio de Guzman’s patriotic Bayan Ko (arr. Orlando Dela Cruz), Nicanor Abelardo’s lyrical Cavatina, and Mike Velarde’s enduring Dahil Sa Iyo, as well as treasured folksongs such as Si Nanay Tatay Di Ko Babayaan (Bicolano), Ili-Ili Tulog Anay (Ilonggo), and Salidumay (Igorot).

Alessio Benvenuti and Sara Gonzales

This collaboration is made possible through the shared vision of the PIA, the MSO, Joel's Place and 98.7 DZFE-FM The Master's Touch.

Now celebrating its 63rd year, PIA continues to fulfill its mission of fostering unity between Filipino and Italian cultures through Italian language instruction, translation services, and social security and welfare assistance provided via the Patronato Acli.

Likewise, the MSO, one of the oldest orchestras in Asia and the longest surviving artistic institution in the Philippines, remains steadfast in its goal of discovering and nurturing Filipino musical talent, while making the appreciation and practice of music a vibrant part of Filipino life.

Joel’s Place, further complements this collaboration. A modern lifestyle grocerant seamlessly blends grocery, specialty, and dining concepts, offering a curated mix of local and international products. With its commitment to healthy living and distinctive shop and dine experiences, Joel’s Place brings a contemporary edge to the partnership while celebrating cultural exchange.

"The Master's Touch" on 98.7 DZFE-FM is the only classical music service in the country today and has delivered "masterworks and Master's Word" programs to its listening community since 1954. DZFE belongs to FEBC Philippines, a non-profit, non-commercial and non-denominational Evangelical media network serving Filipinos and their communities with biblical commentary and public service programs.

Tickets are priced at ₱1500 with 20% discount for Senior Citizens/PWD or 10% discount for PIA Members.

For ticket inquiries and reservations, please get in touch with Ms. Jan Dacera at 09954305118 and/or at this email address: philitalassociation@gmail.com

Through this landmark collaboration, PIA, MSO Joel's Place, and 98.7 DZFE-FM The Master's Touch reaffirm their commitment to bridging cultures and inspiring communities through the transformative power of music.

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Vivaldi's The Four Seasons at the Ayala Museum

The Manila Symphony Orchestra and the Ayala Museum present Vivaldi's Four Seasons as their latest Rush Hour Concerts offering happening this March 14, 2019, 6:30 PM at the Ayala Musem.

Italian violinist and conductor Alessio Benvenuti join the Manila Symphony Junior Orchestra in performing pieces by Antonio Vivaldi including the perennial favorite Le quattro stagioni/The Four Seasons.

Benvenuti had studied with some of the icons of violin in the last century such as Henryk Szeryng, Ruggierro Ricio, Igor Oistrach and Dorothy DeLay.

An awardee of the prestigious Prix De Rome in 2003, Maestro Benvenuti had his training from prestigious artistic institutions such as the Mozarteum in Salzbug, The Juilliard School in New York and the Royal College of Music in London. As a violin soloist he had performed with various orchestras and worked with top conductors such as Riccardo Muti, Claudio Abbado and Yuri Temirkanov.

Maestro Benvenuti now resides with his family in the beautiful island of Siquijor in the Visayas. He currently has teaching and performance projects in Cebu City and is excited to collaborate with the MSJO and be introduced into Manila’s classical concert scene.

Aside from The Four Seasons, also in the program are a couple of other Vivaldi works namely the Concerto in D minor for Two Violins, Op. 3 No. 11, RV 565 and the Concerto in F major for Four Violins, Op. 3 No. 7, RV 567, L'esbro armonico with Benvenuti and a some members of the MSJO playing the various solo parts.