Geolette Marie Esguerra

Celebrating the Timeless Music of Maestro Ryan Cayabyab in LIYAB

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<p>On <strong>September 20, 2026,</strong> the <strong>Theatre at Solaire </strong>will become the stage for <strong>LIYAB: Mga Himig ng Dakilang Pag-Ibig</strong>, a grand symphonic and choral tribute to National Artist for Music Maestro Ryan Cayabyab.</p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmetrodotstyle%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02PWmoErSr5juNJkm1gpMTc6QFCRGJAEquwJ5QVxCHmGFDaTArV9QFNwKYr1UZwFg6l&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" width="500" height="737" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br/></div><p>Long before the lights come up and the 200-voice grand choir takes its place, the vision is already taking shape. <strong>For Ducks Entertainment, Inc</strong>., the producers of LIYAB, the concert began not simply as a production to mount, but as a deeply personal celebration—a love letter to a National Artist whose music has become part of the Filipino experience.</p><p>The concept grew from friendship, admiration, and a shared belief that Cayabyab&#x27;s extraordinary musical legacy deserves to be heard on a grand scale.</p><p>That vision will come to life through the <strong>Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra</strong>, conducted by <strong>Jonathan Velasco</strong> and <strong>Toma Cayabyab</strong>, together with the <strong>200-voice Grand LIYAB Choir </strong>and an exceptional roster of Filipino performers: <strong>Lea Salonga, Martin Nievera, Ogie Alcasid, Bituin Escalante, Jed Madela, Gigi De Lana, Sofronio Vasquez</strong>, and <strong>Arman Ferrer.</strong></p><p>At its heart, however, LIYAB is about more than scale and spectacle. It is a celebration of a composer whose work has crossed generations and genres—popular music, theater, film, television, sacred music, orchestral works, and countless songs that have become woven into the soundtrack of Filipino life.</p><p>The title LIYAB, meaning a flame or blaze, captures the spirit of the concert: the enduring passion that continues to illuminate Philippine music and the artists who carry it forward.<br/><br/>In a social media post, producers Melfred Hernandez and Mon Eugenio of Ducks Entertainment, Inc., shared their vision: Standing inside an empty theatre, they could already imagine the 1,800 seats filled, the orchestra playing, hundreds of voices rising together, and the music of Maestro Ryan filling every corner of the room.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1787194825733772707698_10241859647889152_8082237078062880607_n.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><p>The response to the project has already demonstrated that this music continues to resonate. The gala performance <strong>sold out within 48 hours of public online sales</strong>, prompting Ducks Entertainment to add a 2:00 PM matinee performance on the same day.</p><p>LIYAB: Mga Himig ng Dakilang Pag-Ibig is, ultimately, a celebration of music, friendship, legacy, and love—the kind of love that keeps a flame burning across generations.</p><div><em>Catch LIYAB at The Theatre at Solaire on September 20, 2026, with a 2:00 PM Matinee and a 7:00 PM Gala Performance. Produced by Ducks Entertainment, Inc, <a href="https://premier.ticketworld.com.ph/shows/show.aspx?sh=LIYAB26" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">you can buy tickets via Ticketworld. </a></em></div><div><em><br/></em></div>

<p>Catch a once-in-a-lifetime gathering of musical brilliance at The Theatre at Solaire, featuring Lea Salonga, Martin Nievera, Ogie Alcasid, Bituin Escalante, Jed Madela, Gigi De Lana, Sofronio Vasquez, and Arman Ferrer. Don't miss this celebration of the Maestro’s timeless legacy.</p>

Catch a once-in-a-lifetime gathering of musical brilliance at The Theatre at Solaire, featuring Lea Salonga, Martin Nievera, Ogie Alcasid, Bituin Escalante, Jed Madela, Gigi De Lana, Sofronio Vasquez, and Arman Ferrer. Don't miss this celebration of the Maestro’s timeless legacy.

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Published August 18, 2026 06:00 PM PHT

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Updated August 20, 2026 11:03 AM PHT

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