Art 2 Art, given a Special Citation at the recent Catholic Mass Media Awards in the Best Educational Program category, celebrates words and music in its episodes for November.
Produced by the Manila Broadcasting Company and hosted by “Ballerina ng Bayan” Lisa Macuja, Art 2 Art airs every Sunday, 3:30 to 4 p.m., on radio via DZRH (666 khz on the AM band), on cable television via RHTV (Ch. 129 on Skycable in Metro Manila, Ch. 18 on Cignal TV and Ch. 3 on Cablelink) and online livestreaming at http://dzrhnews television.tv. The show may also be viewed through the Facebook account DZRH News Television.
On November 5, multi-awarded Filipino author and educator Eros Atalia talks about the discipline of writing. Atalia, whose works have been adapted into a stage musical and films, won the grand prize in this year’s Palanca Awards for his novel, Ang Ikatlong Anti-Kristo.
On November 12, baritone Andrew Fernando discusses the mission of the Klassical Music Foundation of which he is artistic director. Krissan Manikan Tan and Stephanie Aguilar discuss their experience as KMF scholars and also perform a classical number.
On November 19, bookologist, bookseller and book marketing expert Gwenn Galvez shares insights on literacy and trends in digital publishing and online book selling. Galvez represents Primetrade Asia, organizer of the annual Manila International Book Fair.
On November 26, classical guitarist and composer Aaron Aguila relates his musical journey, including training under guitar masters, winning in competitions and releasing his own album soon. He cites the advantage of using social media to help establish a music career.
For inquiries, please e-mail art2artdzrh@gmail.com or visit the Ballerina ng Bayan page on Facebook. Past episodes of the program may be viewed on YouTube, on the Art 2 Art with Lisa Macuja channel.
