Which Spanish operatic soprano has performed in the Manila Symphony Orchestra?
Manila Symphony Orchestra The Manila Symphony Orchestra is one of the oldest orchestras in Asia. Founded by Alexander Lippay in 1926, the orchestra has played a major role in Philippine history, including acting as a symbol of resistance during the Second World War. Through the years, MSO has hosted artists Montserrat Caballé, Yehudi Menuhin, Igor Oistrakh, Eugene Istomin, Fou Ts'ong, Barry Tuckwell, Paul Badura-Skoda and Rony Rogoff, as well as conductors Andre Kostelanetz, Arthur Fiedler, Mendi Rodan, Robert Feist, Gareth Nair and Helen Quach. Today, the Manila Symphony Orchestra provides a showcase for young Filipino musical talent.
Santa Cecilia Orchestra (Los Angeles) The Santa Cecilia Orchestra, Spanish: Orquesta Santa Cecilia , is an American symphony orchestra. It was founded in Los Angeles, California, in 1993 by Sonia Marie De León de Vega, who has since then been the principal conductor. The orchestra performs chamber music and full orchestral concerts at the Thorne Hall, part of Occidental College in Eagle Rock, California. Its two-year music education program, Discovering Music, is currently offered in 16 elementary schools throughout Los Angeles.