REVIEWS & FEEDBACKS Come to the Stable 7 Message: “The concert was brilliant and so varied. so well done. Wish more had seen it as I loved the guitarists and of course Thia. Pls let me know if she is in anything else. That Meadowlark song was just perfect for her as it really showed off her singing capability and acting skills. I think she is better than Lea!!!! What will she do next? Merry Christmas to you and thanks for all your hard work.” Sender: Carolyn Gibson and family Date posted: 2007-12-23 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Souvenirs de Filipinas CD Message: I was just reading the notes in Souvenirs de Filipinas CD ANd realized that you're the executive producer. I just want to congratulate you for promoting our FILIPINO MUSIC! The album is really great. I like all the selections except for track 4, the polka-sounding, Joplin-like Purita. I guess he composed it when he was in Chicago. The nocturne is really exquisite. The ave maria, equally beautiful (i remember it in our church in baybay, leyte). Sender: Julius Torres (New Jersey, USA) Date posted: 2007-11-14 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Perf de Castro Performance and Launch of “A Journey Through 10 Strings” Message: In behalf of A Different Bookstore, we wish to extend our sincerest gratitude and appreciation to you for bringing the event / CD launch of Mr. Perf de Castro. We have enjoyed working with you and the activity has brought good reviews for the business. We hope that we were able to help you and Mr. Perf to achieve your objectives for the event. Thank you once again, more power and till our next partnership! Sender: Chito Bauzon Date posted: 2007-08-24 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kundiman, the Philippine Art Song Message: “This is by far one of the best, if not the best party I have hosted in my penthouse! I now want to have my own concert!” Sender: Architect Gery Contreras Date posted: 2007-05-10 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kundiman, the Philippine Art Song Message: “Congratulations Joey and Martin. It was a great evening. Excellent choice of songs wid explanatory narration, a delight and quite informative. Kudos to u and Joey. Am not the only one. I only heard raves yesterday.” Sender: Maricar Sobrepeña Date posted: 2007-05-10 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “WONDERFUL EVENT! WONDERFUL!!” Sender: Dick Upton Date posted: 2007-05-10 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Thnx 4 d delightful evening, JOEY! That was one of d best affairs I have bin 2” Sender: Frannie Jacinto Date posted: 2007-05-10 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Congratulations” Sender: Olga Martel Date posted: 2007-05-10 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “The songs brought a feeling I could not explain bt if a man askd to marry me earlier I wud have said yes!” Sender: Nellie Bengzon Date posted: 2007-05-10 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Congratulations on last night’s great success! I did not expect it to be that good and entertaining. It was excellent! ” Sender: Jimmy Laya Date posted: 2007-05-10 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Thanks for the invite sa Kundiman, had a great time, made it to the 2nd half of the show. His place is incredible!” Sender: Andrew Pineda Date posted: 2007-05-10 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Jun sang in such a way that I felt it in my heart. I know I am listening to good music when that happens. Thank you!” Sender: Cez Manalo Date posted: 2007-05-10 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Thank you so much for inviting us, it was very nice and good to know that there are people who encourage and support the Filipino culture J Mr. Contreras has a very nice home” Sender: Marta Pineda Date posted: 2007-05-10 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “It was fabulous. SALAMAT joey. You and Martin are tops. More power.” Sender: Boysie Villavicencio (FCCP President) Date posted: 2007-05-10 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “How illuminating! Well researched! Congratulations!” Sender: Rosalinda Orosa (Philippine Star) Date posted: 2007-05-09 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Galing! Mabuhay ka! Mabuhay ang FCCP!” Sender: Mellie Ablaza Date posted: 2007-05-09 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Mabuhay Ka Rin! Bravo!” Sender: Mimi Valerio Date posted: 2007-05-09 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Para sa akin ay No. 1 ang programa mo, including the venue. Ulitin mo nga. Thanks” Sender: Luz Cullen Date posted: 2007-05-09 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Ako po ay hanging-hanga sa iyo. Excellent production! God bless” Sender: Marietta Holmgren Date posted: 2007-05-09 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Lubos akong nagpapasalamat sa iyong mahusay na organisasiyon at ako’y labis na naliligayahan! Mabuhay ka! Mabuhay ang ating Mahal na Diyos at ang ating Mahal na Bayan!” Sender: Cynch Gubler Date posted: 2007-05-09 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Sana maulit ang mga ganitong programang pangkultura. Pagpalain ka ng Diyos” Sender: Nonie Basilio Date posted: 2007-05-09 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Congratulations for a well-thought of program. You were able to bring to the forefront the beauty of our indigenous art. Mabuhay ka rin!” Sender: Beth Cristobal Date posted: 2007-05-09 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Wow! It’s now you! Congrats Joey” Sender: Tessie Amparo Date posted: 2007-05-09 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Thanks & Kudos Galore. Do this again! Tito Peping enjoyed” Sender: Chloe Periquet Date posted: 2007-05-09 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Binabati kita sa magandang programa at ako’y lubos na nasiyahan” Sender: Myrna Borromeo Date posted: 2007-05-09 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Kami man ay galak na galak sa malaking tulong na nagawa ninyo sa pagbuhay ng kultura at musikang Pilipino. Harinawa ang maipagpatuloy ninyo ito sa pagbukas ng kaisipan ng mga kabataan sa ikabubuti ng inang bayan! Mabuhay ang Pilipino! Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!” Sender: Marivel Carandang Date posted: 2007-05-09 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Salamat din sa iyo. That was really a night to remember!” Sender: Erlie Gamboa Date posted: 2007-05-09 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Maraming salamat rin sa inyo sa paglalapit uli ng kundiman sa aming puso! Mabuhay ka!” Sender: Letty Hahn Date posted: 2007-05-09 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Gusto naming lahat ng Kundimang awit.” Sender: Leny Gutierrez Date posted: 2007-05-09 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Enjoyed it” Sender: Lucille Villanueva Date posted: 2007-05-09 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “We’re the ones who should thank and congratulate you for a wonderful concert. I enjoyed it tremendously.” Sender: Chona Lopez Date posted: 2007-05-09 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Salamat din. Sana may part 2 at huwag mo akong kalilimutan imbitahin” Sender: Nene Lim Pe Date posted: 2007-05-09 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Really, we should remind our people once in a while about our heritage and culture to keep it alive most especially to our young generation to instill in them the love of country.” Sender: Inday del Rosario Date posted: 2007-05-09 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Congratulations and More Power Joey” Sender: Rose Lazaro Date posted: 2007-05-09 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “You made us proud to be Pinoy” Sender: Frannie Jacinto Date posted: 2007-05-09 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “I’m glad I went. I really enjoyed the evening. Congrats!” Sender: Nene Leonor Date posted: 2007-05-09 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Your Kundiman project did us proud” Sender: Princess Disini Date posted: 2007-05-09 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “You did a terrific job. I enjoyed the kundiman very much.” Sender: Rosie Valencia Date posted: 2007-05-09 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Maraming Salamat sa iyo at ituloy mo ang magandang, mahusay at makaPilipinong trabaho na ginagawa mo.” Sender: Denden Quirino Date posted: 2007-05-09 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “It was so nice. There was even a lot of oohs and aahs when people went up to the rooftop.” Sender: Tereret Liboro Date posted: 2007-05-09 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Yours is the best. It was classy, great venue, good food.” Sender: Cecile Limjoco Date posted: 2007-05-09 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “I want to let u knw your program was terrific but u shud have had it recordd. That cud have bin anudr fundraising event. People will buy it” Sender: Al Casimiro Date posted: 2007-05-09 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “U wer gud. I liked d educational angle of d whole thing. Congrats!” Sender: Nes Jardin (CCP President) Date posted: 2007-05-07 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “More power to u nd ur cavalcade of talentd artists nd musicians.” Sender: Joey Soriano (Concert producer) Date posted: 2007-05-07 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “had a great tym at kundiman nite. Great job! Love pinoy music. Good fud 2. hope ther s a part 2. thanks!” Sender: Cecille Ferrer Date posted: 2007-05-07 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- An Evening of Cellos, Piano, Soprano, Theatre & More Message: “Thank u so much 4 all yr help and d wonderful job of emceeing d program. I definitely cudnt have done that! Yr artists wer phenomenal! Evrybody agreed it was an entertaining n successful event, kudos 2 u!” Sender: Evelyn Mendiola(Chair - In Touch Community Services) Date posted: 2007-04-23 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Not too many sad songs, more comedy and fun songs would have been better but this year’s show was definitely much better than last year! It was successful!” Sender: Mary Cham Date posted: 2007-04-23 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “I thot the musicians were fantastic! U were a great mc also!” Sender: Mary Cham Date posted: 2007-04-23 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “We enjoyd apocalyptica. It was fresh, different. Use of cellos to accompany soprano also interesting. Congratulations!” Sender: Narz Lim Date posted: 2007-04-23 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “I enjoyed d trivia and d sense of humor with whc u dlivered d information abt each piece. It was educational. We enjoyd d evening.” Sender: Ludwig Rieder Date posted: 2007-04-23 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “I enjoyd performance vry much. Wel organizd & mixd. Cellists were excellent – a bold choice f pieces. Likd Metalica piece betr than jaz. Jenifr betr at rehearsal. U did an outstanding job. Howard thought u were funnir than d cast f medea. Many guests commentd on how gud u were as the mc. They were all impresd wit ur choice f words, sense f humor, quick wits & managing skil. Almost all f them enjoyd it. I got many txt telng me how much they likd it & it was a great pm.” Sender: Xiao Sobel (Executive Director - In Touch Community Services) Date posted: 2007-04-23 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Come to the Stable 6 Message: “Concert was gud, informative n original. We all enjoyed. Perhaps less talk so that d flow of music wont be interrupted wud b better. D narration can b projected so ppl can read n appreciate d details. Congratulations 4 ur gud wrk!” Sender: Mere Teodoro Date posted: 2006-12-11 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “…Thank you for inviting us always to your Come to the Stable concert. Our core members enjoyed the events. Thank you for being a friend of the community and for being one of the bridges of Arko to the Society.” Sender: Letlet (Community Leader Ang Arko ng Pilipinas) Date posted: 2006-12-11 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Thank you very much for a wonderful experience in a very noble concert, I hope I can help more in my own little way to your future projects and events. Good job dudes! The Universe has more for you. I read your Wedsite, so nice, its a heart for an artist. I feel so great to honor this people that has a big contribution to our arts and culture!” Sender: Atho de la Cruz Date posted: 2006-12-11 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Thanks for giving my kids the experience. May God continue to bless you” Sender: Francie Lacanilao (The Learning Tree) Date posted: 2006-12-07 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “My prayers and thanks and more power of Love to such a great cause! Thanks so much!” Sender: Yeyette Albert Date posted: 2006-12-07 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Angklung section was lovely. And experiencing culture of the kids from Mindanao. Think constant commentary after each performance made concert lag as a whole. But otherwise it was lovely.” Sender: Bea Ledesma Date posted: 2006-12-07 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “I enjoyed the concert ... But the dances and the two ensembles were fabulous! Good emcees too. Need more advertising also...” Sender: Oliver Roxas Date posted: 2006-12-07 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “It was very touching all throughout. I’m glad I went this year as I planned to go in previous years, but (could) never make it.” Sender: Dindin Araneta Date posted: 2006-12-07 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “That was a gd presentation. Good 4 self esteem of kids” Sender: Olga Martel Date posted: 2006-12-04 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “pls congratulate Martin for me for a job well done today.” Sender: Michelle Arville Date posted: 2006-12-04 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Congratulations! Na touched ako sa concert. “ Sender: Jonathan Pallera Date posted: 2006-12-04 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Congratulations! Loved the native instruments.” Sender: Mike Santos Date posted: 2006-12-04 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Super enjoyed the concert this year J One of the girls from Ang Arko said “Hi” to me and asked me what my name was. So nice and friendly J” Sender: Ines B. Yao Date posted: 2006-12-04 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “In all my years in the Philippines, I never encountered an angklung. It’s refreshing to still be able to discover new things about the country!” Sender: Cecilia Leung Date posted: 2006-12-04 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Congratulations on another successful Come to the Stable! I love these Christmas shows. Thank you for putting them together. Your emcees were hilarious, and the performances fantastic – truly indigenous. These kids are so special and so lucky to have benefactors such as you.” Sender: Jenny Leynes Date posted: 2006-12-04 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Just want to cngatlate u for propagating pinoy cultre nd for furthering our educ of it. Tx again.” Sender: Joey Soriano Date posted: 2006-12-04 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kundiman, the Philippine Art Song Message: “Ay Naku! Ang Ganda! Lahat ng mga kinanta ko dati ay kinanta nila! Talagang masayang masaya ako!” (Oh my! It was so beautiful! They sang all the songs I used to sing before! I am truly so very happy!) Sender: Edith Sanchez Date posted: 2006-06-21 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Maganda ang blending nila!” (Their blending was very nice!) Sender: Randell Sanchez Date posted: 2006-06-21 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Ang ganda ganda po! Ang galing galing! Excellent! Super Talaga! Kailangan mairevive ang kundiman natin.” (It was very, very beautiful! They were excellent, excellent! Excellent! Truly Super! Our kundimans need to be revived.) Sender: Tess Rivera Date posted: 2006-06-21 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Parang gusto kong sumali (sa entablado)! Namimiss ko na ang mga kantang iyon!” (I almost wanted to join them on stage! I miss those songs!”) Sender: Gloria Lorenzo (Divine Mercy Channel 93) Date posted: 2006-06-21 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Kaka-touch! Makes one proud to be Filipino!” (Touching! Makes one proud to be Filipino!) Sender: Tony Ng Date posted: 2006-06-21 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Command Performance of the Technological Institute of the Philippines Choral Society Message: "Well what can I say!! Thank you so very much to you and all the choir for a wonderful concert last night, all the guests thought you were fabulous!" Sender: Jill Beckingham Date posted: 2006-05-26 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: "The Filipino guests in a dinner hosted by British Ambassador Peter Beckingham last Friday in honor of the Lord Mayor of the City of London had a most pleasant surprise. The Ambassador featured a choral group from the Technological Institute of the Philippines and they were fantastic. To think that all the singers are just students studying to be engineers and architects and not professional singers at all! As far as I am concerned, they are all potential winners in a contest like American Idol. They did us proud as they sang a variety of folk songs from the major regions of the country. The local recording companies should seek them out." Sender: Boo Chanco (The Philippine Star, Business Section) Date posted: 2006-05-19 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kasilag Guitar Quartet Visayan Tour Message: The Kasilag Guitar Quartet derived their name from Lucrecia Roces Kasilag, the National Artist for Music, and gave justice to the name due to their determination in cultivating and spreading information on classical guitar music. The live performance is a must-see for all people of all generations because their music is inspiring.The surprising thing is that there are combinations of reggae and tablature in classical guitar. Sender: Niña Xiamina Alger, BS Public Health 1, U.P. Visayas, Miag ao,Iloilo Date posted: 2006-05-05 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: The performance of the Kasilag Guitar Quartet was really grand. They know the proper coordination of hand movements. I did sense their passion to play and it did create a nice and lasting impression to the audience. Sender: Sherry Ann Bayona, BA Political Science 1, U.P. Visayas, Miag-ao Date posted: 2006-05-05 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: Kuting-kuting was indeed a heart-capturing concert. It made me feel relaxed and relieved of anxiety. Sender: Lolaine Grace Lumawag, BA BroadComm 1, UP Visayas, Miag-ao, Iloilo Date posted: 2006-05-05 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: I am neither a fan of classical music nor playing guitar but I together with other people in the audience cant help but give a standing ovation for their splendid performance. Sender: Sheila Autentico BS Economics, UPV Visayas, Miag-ao, Iloilo Date posted: 2006-05-05 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: Fantastic! I never thought the guitar could sound that good. Sender: Wilfredo Tiosayco Jr., BS Applied Math, UP Visayas, Iloilo Miag-ao Date posted: 2006-05-05 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: It was an angelic performance. They were so spontaneous in strumming those guitars. Sender: Ma. Leslie Jean Andag, BS Statistics, UP Visayas, Miag-ao, Iloilo Date posted: 2006-05-05 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: A concert which deserves a standing ovation. Sender: John Michael Minas, BA Pol Sci. 1, UP Visayas, Miag-ao, Iloilo Date posted: 2006-05-05 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: Kuting-kuting served as a venue for us students to appreciate classical and folk music. Sender: Krystal Mae Montefrio, BS Applied Math 1, UP Visayas, Miag-ao, Iloilo Date posted: 2006-05-05 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: I wasnt expecting that it would be that entertaining. I think Id rather watch them more than rock concerts. Sender: Huxley Cain Arong, BS Fisheries, UP Visayas, Miag-ao, Iloilo Date posted: 2006-05-05 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: Kuting-kuting was a heartwarming rivalry of emotions, staged with confidence and love of music. Sender: Jennifer Kristine Yanto, BA BroadComm, UP Visayas, Miag-ao, Iloilo Date posted: 2006-05-05 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: The group was so expressive as they peformed. Sender: Linsley Montealto, BS Public Health 1, UP Visayas, Miag-ao, Iloilo Date posted: 2006-05-05 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: The information given was comprehensive. The selections were pleasing. The renditions were graceful. The program was a bit long. Sender: Prof. Mary Oveta L. Villareal, Asst. Prof. of English, UP Visayas, Miag-ao, Iloilo Date posted: 2006-05-05 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: For me whos not really a music person, I find it informative, brought new learning in the area of culture and the arts, and contributed to my developing sensitivity to the refinements and nuances of music as an art and as a form of expression of human emotions. Sender: Prof. Mila Legislador, Humanities Division, UP Visayas, Miag-ao, Iloilo Date posted: 2006-05-05 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “ I saw your commitment to sharing music…U are part of the heart of Iloilo” Sender: Zafiro Ledesma (Museo Iloilo) Date posted: 2006-04-05 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Very impressive” “One of a kind” Sender: teachers of Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental Date posted: 2006-04-05 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “They enjoyed listening to the strumming of the guitar and they even sing to the tune.” Sender: students of Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental Date posted: 2006-04-05 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Martin, thnk so much 4 d wonderful trip, twas truly an experience. God bles.“ Sender: Barney Fojas (Kasilag Guitar Quartet) Date posted: 2006-04-05 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: ¡§Dear Martin I just like to thank you so much for the great and very special few days! ƒº we got to see so much, I enjoyed the companie the concerts the beautiful tings we got to know! Warm regards¡¨ Sender: Aenni Vonow Date posted: 2006-04-05 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Love Comes Home Message: “Congratulations also last nyt” Sender: Lourdes de Leon Gregorio Date posted: 2006-03-16 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Thank u for a fabulous time & for dinner!” Sender: Vanessa Berenguer Tobing Date posted: 2006-03-16 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “I enjoyed the concert very much. I like that format a lot” Sender: Binggoy de Ocampo Date posted: 2006-03-16 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: Delighted Sender: Tyler Strand Date posted: 2006-03-08 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: "Beautiful! The workers frm the community and kabisig loved the show.” Sender: Victoria Wieneke Date posted: 2006-03-08 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: Very talented, versatile, wonderful performers, great musicians Sender: Aimee Gloria Date posted: 2006-03-07 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: Very good! SUPERB! Sender: Anonymous Date posted: 2006-03-07 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: It’s wonderful to see her perform live. I wish she did more Filipino songs. Sender: Manny Castro Date posted: 2006-03-06 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: Marvelous! Bravo! Sender: Manolo Martin Date posted: 2006-03-06 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: Its good Sender: William Soriano Date posted: 2006-03-06 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: EXCELLENT, Impressive: BRAVO!!!! Well Chosen repertoire Sender: Jose Maria Alcasid Date posted: 2006-03-06 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: Carlo Ibay-Superb!!! Lilac-Excellent! Sender: Conception Alcasid Date posted: 2006-03-06 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: Very entertaining, Chuck Ibay was Fantastic! Diverse & extensive repertoire. It helped that the Artists explained the choices. Sender: Abigail Pacquing Date posted: 2006-03-06 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: Beautiful combination of artists and songs, enjoyed immensely. The artists were very comfortable, natural and Entertaining. Sender: Janet Inacay Date posted: 2006-03-06 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: Unbelievable Sender: Grace Cabrera Date posted: 2006-03-06 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: Excellent! Sender: Julio Macaranas Date posted: 2006-03-06 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: They’re excellent! Very talented! Well chosen repertoire, of all types and cultivates our taste for music. Sender: Msgr. Alex Amante Date posted: 2006-03-06 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: Worth the time effort & inconvenience.Innovative & interesting featured Talents, not often heard on local Concert Halls, accompanist included Thanks for presenting unorthodox,but varied repertoire Extemporaneous-playing much too long. Sender: Elvira Sibayan Date posted: 2006-03-01 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Come to the Stable 5 Message: “Wow! Such noble heart you have there, man…” Sender: Noel de la Rosa Date posted: 2006-01-01 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Congratulations! I enjoyed listening 2 d children’s choir. D Kid’s were so good! T.Y. 4 inviting me 2 d concert.” Sender: Dena Fernandez Date posted: 2006-01-01 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “Thank you so much for making us a part of your project. God bless you” Sender: Baste Trinidad (Philippine Children’s Choir from Mandaluyong) Date posted: 2006-01-01 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “D concert was v v gud thk u v mch” Sender: Carolyn Gibson Date posted: 2006-01-01 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: “The three of us enjoyed the concert. Thanks for sharing the experience with us.” Sender: Dr. Vonnie Corpus Date posted: 2006-01-01 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Laudarra: A Journey through 10 Strings featuring Perf de Castro and the Metro Manila Community Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Chino Toledo Message: Yes I enjoyed! Great concert! I look forward to odr concerts! Sender: Girrard Jison Date posted: 2005-10-30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 'Thank you for inviting us last night. It was a wonderful show I’m looking forward to your next one' Sender: Jenny Leynes from University of the Philippines Date posted: 2005-10-30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: I like Perf. Hs thotful nd humble. Nd wn he said dat teddy diaz was d one who inspire him, I couldn’t help my tears falling. Ted was one of my beloved students. When I’ll tell u about him as my courageous and achieving student ul also b moved 2 tears nd b inspired. On his bicycle, he went 2 daily mass. When d going gets rough, I talk 2 ted who I am sure is in heaven, 2 whisper 2 d Lord about me. D concert was really good coz unique! Imagine performing on a 10 string guitar and tastefully performed. While Perf was giving his encore, did u see his little son on stage smiling and waving and blowing kisses 2 d audience? So delightfully, lovingly cute. He made up for Perf’s shyness. Can u imagine dis smiling boy as a performer years later? He’ll kill his enamored audience with his charm! Sender: Celine Pil - Independent Music Critic Date posted: 2005-10-30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: Thank you so much for always inviting the kids. Sender: Jackie - Quezon City Development Foundation Date posted: 2005-10-30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: He was raving about it last nyt, sed it was really good. Nang-inggit nga eh. Sayang, I misd another good one. Sender: Vanessa Velasco re Dennis Ladaw - Manila Times Date posted: 2005-10-30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bach to Metallica: All-Cello Concert Message: The funniest thing happened – I thought the concert was today…was so stressed that we’d miss the beginning. Felt so stupid when we got there and it was empty ? but was just happy that we didn’t miss it. Sender: Jenny from UP Date posted: 2005-08-30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: Anjo Inacay played like Heifetz! Sender: Josefino Cenizal (Composer of Hindi Kita Malimot and Ang Pasko ay Sumapit.) Date posted: 2005-08-30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: The cello is one of my favorite instruments! It is after all, the closest to the human voice! Sender: Fides Asencio Cuyugan (World renowned Filipina soprano) Date posted: 2005-08-30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: We enjoyed the show a lot! We really appreciated your commentary before each piece as it was very informative and helpful to us. Congratulations for that wonderful show. It made me appreciate the cello even more.Thank you! "Will send out your form for the school to friends, to get them to help too. God bless you on your mission to make our country a better place for those in need Sender: Kalyn Manzano Date posted: 2005-08-30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: Personally, I was lukin 4ward for d bachianas bt as it turned out, I loved fade 2 black better along w/ ato’s solo! Congratulations! For sharing this truly inspiring presentation. Sender: Jeanne Ching Date posted: 2005-08-30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: Dat was a prty gud cncrt as wel as trn owt! Congrats! Sender: Celeste Katigbak Date posted: 2005-08-30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: Had lots of fun! I am so looking forward to the next event. Sender: Judy Robianes Date posted: 2005-08-30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: Honora Buena! Sender: Milette Zamora Date posted: 2005-08-30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: Congratulations! What a successful event! Sender: Cecilia Leung Date posted: 2005-08-30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: That was interesting trivia, especially about horse hair (used in the cello’s bow.) Sender: Nena Elizalde Date posted: 2005-08-30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: God bles ur efforts. Sender: Celia Narzo Date posted: 2005-08-30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: Enjoyd it! Tnx 4 puttng up such a unique show. Sender: Maricor Baytion Date posted: 2005-08-30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: Great show, martin! It’s always such a joy to see young people tuned on to the classics! And u make a great emcee too! Felicitations! Am sure ur lolo’s so proud! Sender: Tata Poblador Date posted: 2005-08-30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: Thanks 4 including Anjo in ur beautiful project. God bless in all ur endeavors! Sender: Janet Inacay Date posted: 2005-08-30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: It was very good. Loved your script too. Made it so interesting and relevant. Want to donate to school and foundation. Sender: Karen Batungbacal Date posted: 2005-08-30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: We really enjoyed the concert and so happy we made the Mass. Look forward to your other concerts. Sender: Ching Escaler Date posted: 2005-08-30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: We enjoyed it! Sender: Eckie & Moppet Gonzalez Date posted: 2005-08-30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: The kids enjoyed! Thanks again Martin! Sender: Joy Alimurung (Quezon City Development Foundation) Date posted: 2005-08-30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: We had a lovely time! Sender: Gabi Francisco Date posted: 2005-08-30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: We enjoyed it immensely! We were so happy to hear cello solos since it’s our favorite instrument. I also really appreciated the commentary. I liked learning about the instrument and about the pieces played. And your lolo seems like he was quite a character. Thank you so much for putting it together and inviting us. We look forward to the next one! Sender: Jenny Leynes Date posted: 2005-08-30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: i am in your mailing list and watched last night's cello concert, and have watched your other concerts too. i appreciate the effort you are doing and i think you are doing well given a difficult road to charter. Sender: Edna del Rosario Date posted: 2005-08-30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: I was smiling all d wile when u were delivering d annotation. This should reali b done 4 audience enlitenment. Did you notice d audience laughd and perkd up when u mentioned (the tune) "R u sleeping?" It was familiar 2 dm. Congrats again. Sender: Celine Pil Date posted: 2005-08-30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: Great concert! Sender: Cris Chiong Date posted: 2005-08-30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: Thank you for inviting me. It was a wonderful concert. I had never heard an all cello performance. The quality of the players was brilliant, which I am beginning to expect from Philippino artists. Thanks again! Sender: John Jessup Date posted: 2005-08-30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: It was invigorating! Sender: Ferdi Salvador Date posted: 2005-08-30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: Congrats again. Proud of you! Sender: Luli de Leon Date posted: 2005-08-30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: Thank u so much po 4 gving me an opportunity 2 join d concert. Congrats po! Sender: Carol Felipe (UST Cellist) Date posted: 2005-08-30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: It was so beautiful! Sender: Beth Cristobal Date posted: 2005-08-30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: Celine it was mentioned that you provided the program notes to the cello concert. Congratulations. I felt the success of the concert was also due to the explanations Martin read and it helped people like me understand the pieces like we had a tour guide. Sender: Text to Celine Pil from Art Buenaventura Date posted: 2005-08-30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: I enjoyed the concert very much, especially the Metallica! Sender: Ching Camara Date posted: 2005-08-30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pilipinas Kong Mahal: Independence Day Concert featuring selected compositions of Francisco Santiago: composer, conductor, patriot Message: Tito Mong (Ramon Santiago, son of Francisco Santiago) talked with my Dad (Jose, another son of Francisco Santiago) and he was very enthused about the concert. Very positive feedback...and he thoroughly enjoyed himself talking with the guests. Thank you for taking care of him. Sender: Sarah Dimayuga (Granddaughter of Francisco Santiago) Date posted: 2005-06-19 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: You do immense service in showcasing n immortalizing Philippine music. Sender: Ricardo Saludo (Cabinet Secretary) Date posted: 2005-06-19 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: Enjoyed it! (the performance) Nice seeing friends perform. J Those who are still students need more stage experience to gain confidence. But that’s why there’s sinagtala, right?! Thank God for Martin! Sender: Melissa Moran (Tawid Publications) Date posted: 2005-06-19 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: The SinagTala artists composed of the most talented group of young Philippine musicians gave a moving Independence Day tribute to the composer, conductor, patriot Francisco Santiago performing selected gems of his works at the Equitable PCI Bank’s Francisco Santiago Hall. Sender: Celine Pil (Music Critic) Date posted: 2005-06-19 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------