Archive - Arts & Culture

A series of graduation recitals in Metro Manila uncovered another brilliant young talent in the realm of classical guitar.

The Philippines will soon have its own JARVIS -- and it could save your life.

An exhibit featuring Lenten images by Filipino artists is on display at the Manila Cathedral.

Myanmar is a place where Filipinos are generally well-liked.

At age 12, Ryan* has gone through hell twice over.

Manila’s ballet scene bristled with excitement last weekend when three sets of Filipino Odette-Odiles took to the CCP stage for their baptism of fire in the world’s favorite ballet warhorse, Swan Lake.

Filipino tenor Arthur Espiritu logged another well-received international debut when an Australian critic gave him a highly positive notice in his debut as Rodolfo (La Boheme) at the Sydney Opera House.

“Everything was much simpler in the olden days…” These words by Gaby Gloria describe her grandmother’s Antipolo. They also reflect the theme that holds together the 14 essays in the new anthology The Manila We Know, published by Anvil as part of its place and memory series.

There is much to be said about the exercise of corporate social responsibility, particularly in supporting fine music.

South Korea’s celebrated diva Sumi Jo had her second Philippine engagement with pianist Najib Ismail Tuesday night and was singularly awarded with rounds of standing ovations.

Autism advocates have found a good answer to that Miss Universe question asked of Miss Philippines last week: What is the most significant change you have seen in the last 10 years?

Tenor Paul Dominique Galvez, guest artist at Sumi Jo’s one-night concert “The Divine Diva” on Feb. 7 at 8 p.m. at the Meralco Theater, has a hobby of imitating soprano voices and uploading his videos of these in YouTube.