On the 200th anniversary of the Church of Las Piñas that he renovated in the early 1970’s, National Artist for Architecture Francisco T. Mañosa, who passed away Feb. 20, was honored by the International Bamboo Organ Festival on its gala night on Feb. 21.
For its 44th edition, the International Bamboo Organ Festival will feature “Magnificat” by J.S. Bach and other works of the Baroque period (Telemann, Charpentier, Buxtehude), performed by Johann Trummer (organ,
In its 200 years of existence, the Bamboo Organ in Las Piñas has been an enduring symbol of Philippine culture, history and heritage. Declared a National Cultural Treasure in 2003,
WHEN the International Bamboo Organ Festival celebrated 40 years in 2015, the organizers expressed concerns about the financial viability of continuing it. For, indeed, if even local artists couldn’t compete
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