The month of February has traditionally been the Philippine-German Month at Paco Park. In 2012, we celebrate the 31st anniversary of the Philippine-German Month at Paco Park. The one hour concerts present outstanding Philippine artists performing classical music of great composers of both countries. Enlarge image TABS performing with Lester Demetillo (right) (© German Embassy Manila)

"Paco Park Presents" began as a cooperative venture between the German Embassy and the National Parks and Development Committee. Conceived by Dr. Christoph Jessen, then Press and Cultural Attache of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany and with the help of the late Ka Doroy Valencia, then NPDC Vice Chairman, the Friday musical evenings became a reality on February 29, 1980.
Paco Park, one of Manila's most beautiful and beloved parks, provides a romantic setting for intimate musical soirees. Admission is free!

Concert starts at 6 p.m.

Program:

03 February

Eudy Palaruan / Basunistas Pilipinas - vocalist Eudy Palaruan accompanied by guitarist Ferdinand Medina, and the Basunistas Pilipinas - an up and coming quartet propagating bassoon playing in the Philippines.

10 February
Alejandro Consolacion II - "A tribute to Bach" will see the performances of renowned pianist Alejandro Consolacion II accompanied by flutist, Tony Maigue

17 February
Soprano Minette Padilla and pianist Aries Caces with classical pieces of German composers Mozart, Beethoven, interspersed with compositions of Filipino legends F. Buencamino and E. Cuenco

24 February
Leonor Kilayko - renowned pianist Leonor Kilayko will be performing German classics

Enlarge image Paco Park, Manila (© Dy)