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MaestroClass: Love Letters With Ryan Cayabyab, Featuring Ogie Alcasid, Celeste Legaspi, and Basil Valdez

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<div style="text-align:center"><br/><br/><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17677703281601000107785.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><p>This Valentine’s season, let your heart find its rhythm once more as National Artist for Music <strong>Ryan Cayabyab</strong> returns to the stage with the <strong><em>Love Letters</em></strong>, happening <strong>February 13 to </strong><strong>15</strong>, 2026, at <strong>Rockwell’s Proscenium Theater</strong>. Building on the success of its inaugural run, the second chapter, <em>Love Letters</em>, focuses on songs about love, allowing Ryan Cayabyab to engage more closely with the audience through both dialogue and performance.</p><p>Presented by Rockwell, <em>Love Letters</em> marks the next chapter of the <strong>MaestroClass Concert Series</strong>—fittingly staged over Valentine’s weekend. It is a tribute to the timeless works of <strong>George
Canseco</strong>, <strong>Jose Mari Chan</strong>, and <strong>Willy Cruz</strong>, composers whose songs defined the golden era
of OPM and remain the very melodies we think of when we speak of enduring love.</p><div><br/><br/><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17677703549801000107796.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><p>For this special Valentine’s weekend, the Maestro brings together three of Original Pilipino Music’s most revered voices: <strong>Basil Valdez</strong>, <strong>Celeste Legaspi</strong>, and <strong>Ogie Alcasid</strong>. </p><p>Basil Valdez, known for his rich, soulful voice, is the iconic interpreter behind many of OPM’s most enduring ballads from the golden era—including &quot;Kastilyong Buhangin,&quot; &quot;Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan,&quot; and &quot;Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka&quot;—songs that have become synonymous with timeless Filipino romance.</p><p>Joining him are two more pillars of Original Pilipino Music. Celeste Legaspi, a respected singer, actress, and cultural advocate, has been a defining voice in Philippine music for decades, celebrated for her elegant interpretations and deep contribution to Filipino culture. Ogie Alcasid, a multi-award-winning singer and songwriter, brings his warmth and storytelling to the stage, bridging generations through a body of work that includes beloved classics such as &quot;Kailangan Kita,&quot; &quot;Kahit Na,&quot; and &quot;Sinasamba Kita.&quot;</p><p>Led by Ryan Cayabyab, <em>Love Letters</em> presents a carefully curated journey through the composition and music of Canseco, Chan, and Cruz. From songs that defined first loves to melodies that have endured through time, this promises an evening filled with heartfelt connection.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17677704768181000107790.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17677705038211000107793.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Tickets for <em>Love Letters</em> are now available, via <a href="https://premier.ticketworld.com.ph/shows/show.aspx?sh=LOVELETR26" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TicketWorld</a> (online and outlets) and at the Power Plant Mall Cinema.</p>

<p>Presented by Rockwell, <i>Love Letters </i>marks the next chapter of the MaestroClass Concert Series—fittingly staged over Valentine’s weekend. It is a tribute to the timeless works of George Canseco, Jose Mari Chan, and Willy Cruz, with songs interpreted by Ogie Alcasid, Celeste Legaspi, and Basil Valdez.</p>

Presented by Rockwell, Love Letters marks the next chapter of the MaestroClass Concert Series—fittingly staged over Valentine’s weekend. It is a tribute to the timeless works of George Canseco, Jose Mari Chan, and Willy Cruz, with songs interpreted by Ogie Alcasid, Celeste Legaspi, and Basil Valdez.

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Published January 07, 2026 11:30 AM PHT

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Updated January 23, 2026 04:17 PM PHT

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