CASA San Miguel: Sunday’s Best presents the MUSICGEAR MANILA SOLOISTS Concert happening on July 2 at 3 PM featuring musicians Frenvee Andra, Johnn Peter Bautista, Rosemarie Poblete, Ernani Pascual, and Ariel Sta. Ana. The Musicgear Manila Soloists was founded in 2020 during Musicgear Manila’s 7th Anniversary. Musicgear Manila is a music store that caters to orchestral instruments and accessories. Despite having their debut during the pandemic, their performances were well-received by audiences and fellow musicians across the globe.The soloists are also members of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO), the country’s premiere orchestra and recognized as one of the top ensembles in the Asia-Pacific. As part of the PPO, the soloists have collaborated with various virtuosos here and abroad. They have played under the baton of Yoshikazu Fukumura, Herminigildo Ranera, Gerard Salonga, and Ryan Cayabyab.

MASTERCLASS with Johannes Fleischmann. Viennese violinist and NASOM artist Johannes Fleischmann ended his visit to the Philippines with an intensive masterclass with the Pundaquit Virtuosi of CASA San Miguel–a recognized arts and culture center in the province of Zambales founded by Alfonso “Coke” Bolipata (kneeling 2nd from R). Pundaquit Virtuosi String Ensemble was developed by Casa San Miguel Foundation as part of its community-based arts program that seeks to create opportunities for children from humble backgrounds through music and the arts. The Austrian Embassy in Manila aims to continue introducing classical music and New Austrian Sound of Music (NASOM) artists to the Filipino public and youth by organizing musical events, workshops, and master classes together with local cultural institutions and partners and promoting intercultural harmony and exchange through classical music among young people and introduce the vibrant musical culture of Austria. (Austrian Embassy Manila)