CTFLC and Dr. Ramon "Montet" G. Acoymo's Concert
CTFLC and Dr. Ramon “Montet” G. Acoymo’s Concert
Last Sunday, August 25, 2019 at 2:00 PM, CTFLC presented Dr. Ramon “Montet” Acoymo’s Concert at Anchors Catering & Conference Center, San Diego. The concert was entitled “The Language of Music, The Music of Language”. This was a community outreach activity celebrating the poetry and music of the Philippines.
In his biography, Dr. Ramon “Montet” Acoymo is a renowned tenor and “Most Outstanding Classical Singer”. He made concerts in the Philippines and abroad such as Germany, United States, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Laos. He is well-known for his wide repertoire of songs from folk songs to classical music, songs from different regions of the Philippines to other countries such as French, Italian, and German songs.
He holds a Ph.D in Education History and Philosophy. He also holds a Master of Music (M.M) in vocal performance. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology as Cum Laude and a degree in Music as Magna Cum Laude.
In his concert, people enjoyed listening to foreign music as well as Filipino songs that awakened their souls because it brought back the essence of being a Filipino. His songs resurrected childhood memories from their homeland when he encouraged everybody to sing “Telebong” and “Ang Pipit”. Furthermore, he reminded them with their teen-age years when he sang a medley of Philippine love songs and folk songs. Their hearts became young again!
It was not only the sound of music he shared, but also tidbits of history behind the songs he presented. He shared the tragic story behind the famous opera songs of “La Donna e Mobile”, “Nessun Dorma”, and “Dau Mura” and the patriotism in “March of the Katipunan” and “America, the Beautiful.”
During the concert, food was served. The patrons enjoyed a variety of hour’s de vours of fresh fruits and vegetables. Also, finger foods and sandwiches were offered.
The crowd left with joy in their hearts and a little knowledge about songs they love.
Inspired by the concert, Myrna Ablana composed a poem entitled “Konsiyerto ni Dr. Acoymo”.
Konsiyerto Ni Dr. Acoymo
Masayang konsiyerto
Ni Montet Acoymo
Mga nagsidalo
Umawit ng todo.
Kilalang-kilala
Mga sinauna
Alam pa rin nila
Awit sa repertwa.
Kaysarap sumabay
Dugo’y nabubuhay
Pang-alis ng lumbay
Kaytagal hinintay.
Gusto kong sumayaw
At saka humiyaw
Tuwang umaapaw
Ay litaw na litaw.
Di lang s’ya umawit
Marami ring bitbit
Ang aral ng langit
Kanyang isiningit.
May mga research pa
At mga istorya
Ang sabi nga nila
Mahusay talaga.
Well-organized ang programa
Entablado ay maganda
Ang sound system, hahanga ka
Ang pagkain sobra, sobra.
Ang Souvenir Program
Aking natunghayan
At ang nilalaman
Yes, wow na wow naman.
Ako’y nagsisisi
Sana ay marami
Ang naipagbili
Tiket kay kumare.
Mga kaibigan
Sana’y napagbilhan
Tiyak hahangaan
Si Montet, number one.
O, Ate Estela
At sa ‘yo Maria
Carole kasama ka
Event kakaiba.
Pasasalamat sa inyo
Mula sa ‘ting mga miyembro
Hirap at pagod dahil dito
Pagpalain sana kayo.
Nawa kayo’y biyayaan
Mga hiling ay pagbigyan
Kayrami ngang nasiyahan
Di ba’t ito’y kayamanan?
Muli, maraming salamat sa isang matagumpay na fund-raising event!
Masayang-masaya,
Myrna at ang mga minamahal ninyong kasamahan sa CTFLC
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