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CinemaParadiso

Enjoy Early Bird Discount for MiraNila’s Concert & Film Experience

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On Thursday, February 5, 2026 the gates of the MiraNila Heritage House will open for a singular evening where time, memory, and music converge. As the sun sets over this 1929 home, guests will wander through its halls treated to an intimate house tour and gather in the front lawn to witness a concert and cinema in lockstep, an experience like no other: Violinist Alessio Benvenuti — lauded as an “Artist of High National and International Value” Pianist Mariel Ilusorio —whose artistry has touched audiences across four continents Together will perform the music of Ennio and Andrea Morricone from the timeless film ‘Cinema Paradiso’ — the Oscar-winning, Palme d’Or–honored masterpiece.  After the movie, famed Italian director Giuseppe Tornatore will come on screen and address our MiraNila audience. This will definitely be a night of heritage, harmony, and the enduring magic of cinema.  Early Bird Tickets: ₱1,000 (adults) | ₱800 (seniors & students with IDs) |  Prices increase after December 20! Regular Tickets: ₱1,200 (adults) | ₱1,000 (seniors & students with IDs) Book tickets now, text Bern on Viber: 0906 …

Alexander Vikulov leading the Manila Symphony Orchestra, it was a night of elegance, emotion, and sonic mastery in the heart of Manila

A Night with the Manila Symphony Orchestra: When Manila Breathes in Music

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There are nights in Manila when the city feels louder than usual — not because of traffic or crowds, but because art decides to take up space. This weekend was one of those nights. The rain lingered over the bay, the streets glistened, and the world felt like it was pushing people indoors. Yet inside Aliw Theater, something powerful unfolded: a performance by the Manila Symphony Orchestra that reminded me how alive the city’s cultural pulse truly is. The MSO: Nearly a Century of Sound Founded in 1926, the Manila Symphony Orchestra has lived through war, rebuilding, cultural shifts, and generations of changing tastes — yet it remains steady, almost stubbornly graceful. It’s one of the oldest orchestras in Asia, and every performance feels like a continuation of a legacy Manila is lucky to have. Watching them isn’t just about listening to classical music. It’s about witnessing history breathing. “Dancing with Tchaikovsky”: A Dialogue of Emotion That night’s concert, Dancing with Tchaikovsky, felt like stepping into a story told not with words, but with movement …