by Pablo A. Tariman
VERA Files
Mark Nov. 13 (Saturday) for Gerald Salonga’s concert with the FILharmoniKA at the Philamlife Theatre.
Gerard Salonga is emerging to be a star all his own.
The brother of multi-awarded international singer Lea Salonga, Gerard is carving a place in another musical field: conducting.
Through the years, the Philippines has produced world-class instrumentalists, namely, Cecile Licad (piano), Joseph Esmilla (violin) and Victor Michael Coo, Chino Bolipata, Renato Lucas (cello).
Sad to say, no wielder of the baton has been given such recognition although the country has a stable of competent conductors, including Oscar Yatco, Julian Quirit, Sergio Esmilla, Jr., Francisco Feliciano and the late Basilio Manalo.
Gerard may yet be the country’s answer to renowned conductor, composer and pianist Leonard Bernstein.
His credentials speak for themselves. His music-making is first-rate, adapting well to the masa (masses) and the elite, and does well in both pop and classical genres. He is not only a good arranger, but is also into film scoring.
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How nice… a musically talented family. Bravo!
Give credit to their mom who did a great job raising 2 talented kids. Even if a child is talented, if not guided properly by his parents, the talent will just go to waste.
Another mom worth mentioning is Rachel Pempengco, the mom of Charice… despite the odds, mom and daughter made it through.
2 thumbs up for 2 great moms.