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Bituin Escalante on the 'LIYAB' Concert: Celebrating the Legacy of Ryan Cayabyab

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<p>Join Bituin Escalante as she reflects on the timeless music of National Artist Ryan Cayabyab, the creative &quot;playground&quot; of his collaborations, and her excitement for the upcoming <em>LIYAB</em> concert at The Theatre at Solaire</p><p>On <strong>September 20, 2026</strong>, <strong>The Theatre at Solaire&nbsp;</strong>will host Unang Siklab <em>LIYAB: Mga Himig ng Dakilang Pag-Ibig</em>, a landmark concert celebrating the enduring legacy of National Artist Ryan Cayabyab. Among the roster of celebrated artists performing is <strong>Bituin Escalante</strong>, who brings not just her voice, but a profound perspective on the Maestro&rsquo;s music and influence.</p><div><br></div><div><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1788886939365Metro.Style Liyab Bituin.png" style="width: 960px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"></strong></div><div><strong><br></strong></div><div><strong>A Creative Playground with Mr. C</strong></div><div><br></div><p>For Bituin, working with Maestro Ryan Cayabyab&mdash;affectionately known as Mr. C&mdash;is an experience defined by constant evolution. &quot;I&#39;ve always said this, any place you find yourself in with Mr. C, he will always be the youngest person in the room, he will always be the most curious, the most playful,&quot; she shared. What was once a source of pressure for her has transformed into a playground, thanks to his humility, accessibility, and contagious joy for his craft.</p><p>She identifies &quot;<em>Magbalik ka Mahal</em>&quot; from the musical Ramahari as a particularly special song for her. Describing it as a &quot;perfectly married lyric and melody,&quot; she notes that the song&rsquo;s theme of finding refuge and comfort in a loved one makes it timeless and universally resonant.</p><div><br></div><div><strong>The Universal Power of Specificity</strong></div><p>When discussing what makes Cayabyab&rsquo;s compositions uniquely Filipino yet globally accessible, Bituin points to a fascinating irony: &quot;The more Filipino, the more universal.&quot; She explains that because Mr. C embraces the specific nuances of the Filipino experience&mdash;from the love for a particular fruit to the shared feeling of a difficult commute&mdash;he triggers universal emotions that anyone, regardless of culture, can latch onto.</p><div><br></div><div><strong>LIYAB: A Collective Passion</strong></div><p>Bituin&rsquo;s decision to join the concert was immediate, driven in part by the event&#39;s charitable mission for the Philippine General Hospital (PGH). Beyond the cause, she is thrilled by the musical scale of the evening, specifically the 200-voice grand chorale. She noted, &quot;That fat sound of 200 voices singing together... that really is what I&#39;m most looking forward to&quot;.</p><p>To Bituin, the title &quot;LIYAB&quot; signifies a &quot;fire in the belly&quot;&mdash;a persistent creative flame that drives artists to create, play, and collaborate.</p><div><em></em><em>Unang Siklab LIYAB: Mga Himig ng Dakilang Pag-Ibig will take place at The Theatre at Solaire, featuring a 2PM matinee and a 7PM performance.</em></div><div><em>Tickets for the 2PM performance remain available through TicketWorld via <a href="https://bit.ly/liyabm2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a></em><a href="https://bit.ly/liyabm26" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>https://bit.ly/liyabm26</em></a><em>&nbsp;or by contacting Ducks Entertainment via Viber at +639777990921.</em></div>

<p>Join Bituin Escalante as she reflects on the timeless music of National Artist Ryan Cayabyab, the creative "playground" of his collaborations, and her excitement for the upcoming "LIYAB" concert at The Theatre at Solaire</p>

Join Bituin Escalante as she reflects on the timeless music of National Artist Ryan Cayabyab, the creative "playground" of his collaborations, and her excitement for the upcoming "LIYAB" concert at The Theatre at Solaire

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Published September 08, 2026 10:00 PM PHT

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Updated September 09, 2026 01:06 AM PHT

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