MaestroClass: The songs of Ryan Cayabyab — A triumphant celebration of Filipino musical genius
Published Nov 18, 2025 11:24 pm In a landmark moment for Original Pilipino Music, Rockwell’s Proscenium Theater opened its doors to a historic three-night celebration of artistry, heritage, and musical mastery. From Nov. 14 to 16, 2025, audiences were transported into the heart of OPM through MaestroClass: The Songs of Ryan Cayabyab, a concert that brought together three pillars of Philippine music on one stage. National Artist for Music Ryan 'Mr. C' Cayabyab, The Concert King Martin Nievera, and The Nightingale Lani Misalucha. More than a performance, MaestroClass became a testament to Cayabyab’s enduring genius, his melodies, his mentorship, and his unmatched influence on generations of Filipino artists. Held at the elegant Proscenium Theater, the first major concert staged in its acoustically calibrated 780-seat space, the event was immersive from the first note to the last. The venue’s natural acoustics, designed so that every nuance rings with clarity, gave Cayabyab’s musi...