A free outdoor concert featuring a symphony orchestra and theatrical performers from the Jos茅 Rizal University will be held at Rizal Park to mark the 123rd anniversary of the martyrdom of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal on Monday.
The National Parks Development Committee, an attached agency of the Department of Tourism, said on its Facebook page that the 鈥淗arana Para Kay Rizal鈥� concert will be staged at the central section of the park beginning 4 p.m. on Monday with the Rizal National Monument as the backdrop.
Hosted by historian Xiao Chua, the concert features one of Asia鈥檚 first symphony orchestra and one of the country鈥檚 most active musical institutions, the Manila Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of maestro Jeffrey Solares. Park-goers will also be serenaded by the Teatro Rizal from Jos茅 Rizal University under the supervision of Ephraim-Jay Villafania. 鈥擩EROME ANING