Tag: Goethe-Institut Manila

Fil-German Collab Debut at PHL Int’l Jazz Fest

MANILA – Now in its 11th year, the Philippine International Jazz Festival (PIJF) promises to be grander than ever with the inclusion of German pianist and composer Florian Ross, set to perform from February 25 to 28 in Manila. The Cologne-based Ross will be guesting at the PIJF for the very first time and is coming to Manila by invitation of the Goethe-Institut Philippinen, the German cultural center.   Joining forces with him are local jazz mainstays Colby Dela Calzada (bass) […]

Silent film fest entry showcases Filipino-German collaboration

MANILA – German silent film musician and composer Pierre Oser is coming to Manila for the 3rd time this year to grace the 9th International Silent Film Festival from August 27 to 30 at the EDSA Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong City. Working with Pierre for this gig is Filipino virtuoso Jaimar Palispis, associate director of the group KontraGaPi (Kontemporaryong Gamelan Pilipino), an official ethnic music and dance ensemble of the University of the Philippines – Diliman. Pierre […]