Joyfully Yours

Have you heard the name Al Gatmaitan?




Perhaps you have encountered his name on the production of Philippine Opera Company's "Ang Bagong Harana" before where he's one of the singers.


You can check out my review on the show back in 2012 here: http://joyfullyurs.blogspot.com/2012/06/different-twist-on-harana.html


He was also in last year's "Maxie The Musical" as the brother of Maxie.



Truly, Al is one of the country’s topnotch tenors! He is very lucky to be accepted by New York University Steinhardt School for Music and Performing Arts Professions for summer studies this coming June! However, before he takes a bite of the Big Apple, catch him live at "Al Gatmaitan: In Pursuit of a Dream" which is a special fund raising concert presented by The Philippine Opera Company and Grupo Reposo, in collaboration with LRI Design Plaza. With Karl Estudillo, collaborative pianist, directed by Will Fredo. 




The concert is set on May 23, 2014 (7:30 p.m.), at LRI Design Plaza located at 210 Nicanor Garcia St., Brgy. Bel Air II, Makati.

Good news to Filipinos residing in Singapore because Youtube Sensation Random Girl Zendee will be going there! For those who do not know who she is, do you remember the news of a girl singing "And I'm Telling You" in SM Megamall last year? To know more about this Zendee, read my past article about her here.

Singapore’s top communications company Star Hub presents “Under the Stars: From Online to a Live Stage” a stellar concert with a great line-up of international and local talents that have successfully gained a following on YouTube.

Featured line-up of artists include Tanner Patrick (USA), Madilyn Bailey (USA), Nate Tao (USA), The 38 Years Ago (Thailand), The Sam Willows (Singapore) and the Philippines's very own Zendee as the final act.

Former Rivermaya frontman, THE Rico Blanco is set to hold his first ever solo concert at the Music Museum on Philippine Independence Day, June 12, 2013!


Be a part of music history as one of the hottest and most sought after OPM artists today finally do his solo concert! It’s been five years since he left Rivermaya and struck out on his own and two solo albums later (Your Universe and last year’s Galactik Fiestamatik).

He’s hotter than ever and ready to rock the stage in his first full-length solo concert!


A consistent chart-topper, expect Blanco to perform his latest hits, “Amats,” “Burado,” and “Lipat Bahay,” and OPM staples “Your Universe,” “Antukin,” “Posible,” and “Yugto.” Sing along to Blanco-penned Rivermaya favorites “214,” “You’ll Be Safe Here,” “Umaaraw, Umuulan”, “Elesi” and “Awit ng Kabataan” as he performs his compositions as his alter ego Fiesto Bandido in Galactik Fiestamatik style!

Always pushing the musical envelope, this rock chameleon promises a fun, edgy, electrifying performance together with special guests. It’s always a party when Blanco hits the stage—so don’t miss the fiesta!





Ticket prices are at Php1,300 (VIP), Php 1,000 (Orchestra), and Php 700 (Balcony). Tickets are available at smtickets.com (470-2222), ticketworld.com.ph (891-9999) and musicmuseum.com.ph (721-6726).

Rico Blanco Live! is brought to you by Warner Music Philippines, and presented by Smart Communications.

Back when I was 5 years old, I bugged my parents to buy me a piano. I still remember that it was in the Lyrics store in Harrison Plaza. After that incident, my mom enrolled me to take piano lessons in YMCA. Looking at my curiosity with piano, my parents finally bought one and I played the piano until I was 14 years old. Because school work has been very demanding, I gave up with my piano lessons which require me to practice a lot. I also participated in annual recital competitions but never won so I think it was wise enough to stop my lessons and concentrate on my academics. However, it has always been a part of my bucket list that I will go back to take lessons and play the piano again someday. So when I heard about the event “Forte @ 40” it aroused my curiosity.

Mr. Anthony Say, President of PTGP

Members of PTGP and Miss Joy (right side in blue) of Lyric