The MSO 100th Anniversary Concert: A Century of Sound, Spirit, and Symphony

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There are nights in the city when music feels like history breathing again. On January 22, 2026, the Manila Symphony Orchestra will mark one hundred years since its founding with a grand centennial concert at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Circuit Makati. The program, at once a look back and a leap forward, gathers a century of Filipino artistry, global collaboration, and devotion to sound.

Exactly one hundred years ago, in 1926, the MSO first performed Beethoven’s Leonore Overture No. 3. The piece returns to the stage in this milestone concert under the baton of Singaporean guest conductor Darrel Ang, reminding audiences how Beethoven’s themes of freedom and triumph still resound in the Filipino spirit. It is followed by the Emperor Concerto, with rising young Chinese pianist Muyu Liu at the keyboard, his performance bridging the global reach of the orchestra’s present with the vision of its founders.

The second half shifts from Europe to home. National Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab’s Misa 2000 and Te Deum, performed with the world-renowned Philippine Madrigal Singers under Professor Mark Anthony Carpio, bring the celebration full circle. Both works blend Western form and Filipino identity, weaving sacred reverence with rhythmic vitality. The result is a concert not only of memory but of thanksgiving — a tribute to faith, service, and the enduring soul of Filipino music.

For the orchestra, this concert is more than a performance. It is a statement of continuity, proof that what began as an act of courage in a young nation continues to thrive in a global century. From Alexander Lippay’s early vision to Cayabyab’s modern resonance, the MSO’s journey has been one of resilience and grace.

Tickets are available via Ticketworld, with prices ranging from ₱1,800 to ₱5,000 and generous discounts for students, seniors, and early birds. This is just the beginning of a full centennial season that will stretch from March 2026 to January 2027, including collaborations with ballet, vocal icons, and Filipino master composers.

For updates, follow the Manila Symphony Orchestra on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube — or visit www.manilasymphony.com.

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