We are pleased to announce the
51st
International Bamboo Organ Festival
It is a true honor to host
one of the country’s longest-running annual music festivals
a celebration of faith, artistry, and cultural heritage!
Schedule of Events
Festival Mass
February 15, 2026 (Sunday)
4:00 PM
Free Admission
Louie Angelo Oca, organist
Las Piñas Boys Choir
Cantores de Las Piñas
Rey Joseph Peña, conductor
In the Festival Mass, we showcase the pipe organ as an instrument to play solo, as well as to accompany the singing of the choir and community, featuring organist Louie Angelo Oca
Gala
February 19, 2026 (Thursday)
8:00 PM
Invitational
Ateneo de Manila College Glee Club
Manila Baroque Ensemble
Toshiyuki Shibata, flute
Anton Luis Avila, guitar
Andres Cea Galan, organ
Eudenice Palaruan, conductor
The opening gala presents an evening of music to mark the beginning of the 51st year of the Festival, featuring organist Andrés Cea Galán, conductor Eudenice Palaruan, soloist Toshiyuki Shibata, the Manila Baroque Ensemble, and the Ateneo de Manila College Glee Club
Treasures of the Baroque
February 20, 2026 (Friday)
February 21, 2026 (Saturday)
8:00 PM
₱1,000
Ateneo de Manila College Glee Club
Manila Baroque Ensemble
Toshiyuki Shibata, flute
Anton Luis Avila, guitar
Andres Cea Galan, organ
Eudenice Palaruan, conductor
“Credo” and “In Exitu” by Vivaldi, and Orchestra Suite n.2 by JS Bach with Toshiyuki Shibata, flute, and the Manila Baroque Ensemble. Villancicos from Latin America, with the Ateneo de Manila College Glee Club, and Eudenice Palaruan, returning as conductor.
Masterclass for Organ Students
February 21, 2026 (Saturday)
An educational session for aspiring organists. Students will have the opportunity to perform and receive expert coaching from visiting Spanish organist, Andrés Cea Galán.
Lecture: “History of the Spanish Organs”
February 21, 2026 (Saturday)
An insightful academic lecture by Andrés Cea Galán, exploring the rich history and development of Spanish organs, their music, and their influence.
Festival Mass
February 22, 2026 (Sunday)
4:00 PM
Free Admission
Andrés Cea Galán (Spain), organist
Las Piñas Boys Choir
Cantores de Las Piñas
Rey Joseph Peña, conductor
Featuring Spanish organist Andrés Cea Galán, the Cantores de Las Piñas, the Las Piñas Boys Choir, RJ Pena, conductor and Armando Salarza, organist
Organ Recital - Andrés Cea Galán (Spain)
February 23, 2026 (Monday)
8:00 PM
Andrés Cea Galán, organist
A solo recital by acclaimed organist Andrés Cea Galán, a specialist in the Hispanic organ culture, and director of the Instituto del Órgano Hispano. He will perform at the Bamboo Organ works by Correa de Arauzo whose famous organ book was written 400 years ago together with other composers of the Spanish Golden Age. The second part of the recital, played on the Johann Trummer organ will include works by J.S. Bach and other Baroque composers.
Spem in Alium
February 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
8:00 PM
Aleron
Collegium Vocale Manila
Armando Salarza, organist
Beverly Shangkuan-Cheng, conductor
A lecture-concert leading to Thomas Tallis’ monumental 40-part motet, ‘Spem in Alium.’ This program of homophony and polyphony will be performed by the combined voices of Aleron and Collegium Vocale Manila, with conductor Beverly Shangkuan-Cheng and organist Armando Salarza.
Spem in Alium
February 28, 2026 (Saturday)
8:00 PM
Aleron
Collegium Vocale Manila
Armando Salarza, organist
Beverly Shangkuan-Cheng, conductor
A lecture-concert leading to Thomas Tallis’ monumental 40-part motet, ‘Spem in Alium.’ This program of homophony and polyphony will be performed by the combined voices of Aleron and Collegium Vocale Manila, with conductor Beverly Shangkuan-Cheng and organist Armando Salarza.
Night of My Favorites
February 28, 2026 (Saturday )
8:00 PM
₱1,000
Frenchie Dy
Ronnie Liang
An open-air concert on the patio of St. Joseph’s Church, this is an evening of well-loved musical favorites performed by Ronnie Liang and Frenchie Dy of Las Pinas City
Festival Mass
March 1, 2026 (Sunday)
9:00 AM
Free Admission
Armando Salarza, organist
Las Piñas Boys Choir
Cantores de Las Piñas
Rey Joseph Peña, conductor
The closing mass of the 51st International Bamboo Organ Festival, offering a final celebration of sacred music.