do you watch concerts? lowka?

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HUS BACK!?

miss ko na rin siya..

Isabella, mas magaling kumanta kesa sa nanay niyang si Kuh Ledesma!

Ruel Mendoza

Bilib na bilib si Richard Merck sa husay ng anak ni Kuh Ledesma na si Isabella Maria Francesca pagdating sa jazz. Hilig nga nitong si Isabella na awitin ang mga jazz songs instead ang mga pop songs and ballads na siyang hilig namang awitin ng kanyang ina. Kaya nga tuwang-tuwa si Richard dahil bihira raw sa edad ni Isabella na nahihilig sa ganitong klaseng musika.

"I know that jazz music are for old people, pero kakaiba itong si Isabella. She loves jazz and she’s willing to learn more songs. I gave her book of jazz songs para pag-aralan niya. What’s good about it is that she’s really serious about learning more jazz songs. Nakikita ko sa kanya ang mother ko na si Annie Brazil. Sisikat siya sa larangan ng jazz music," say pa ni Richard.

Pinayagan ni Kuh si Isabella na pasukin ang mundo ng showbiz. Nangako raw kasi si Isabella na tatapusin niya muna ang pag-aaral bago pasukin ang mundo ng kanyang ina.

Napag-alaman namin na kumuha pala ito ng kursong fine arts sa University of the Philippines at nag-aral pa siya sa isang university sa Pasadena, California.

"I promised my mom that I will finish studies before I get into singing professionally. Now that everything’s okay na, she allowed me to do this show with Tito Richard. And it’s so great because Tito Richard is such a jazz expert. I learned so many things from him from the day we met and sat down for the show," say ni Isabella.

Ang titulo nga pala ng Valentine show nina Richard at Isabella sa February 14 ay Jazz You, Jazz Me na gaganapin sa bagong bukas na Teatrino sa Promenade, Greenhills.

In fairness to Isabella, maganda ang timbre ng boses nito at masasabi naming mas maganda pa ang boses niya kumpara sa kanyang ina na si Kuh. Dagdag pa nga ni Richard na kapag marunong kang umawit ng jazz, kaya mo nang kantahin ang lahat ng awitin.

Tickets para sa Jazz You, Jazz Me ay available sa Music Museum Box Office. Tawag lang sa 721-0635 or 721-6726.

http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/feb0206/main.htm

wow! like mother, like daughter..
may pinagmanahan..

Isabella veers away from Kuh's kind of music


We thought Richard Merk was simply being kind when he told us how good a singer Isabella Maria Francesca is. The word he used to describe her is excellent but after we heard Isabella sing, we were more than convinced how really good she is. Like mother, like daughter. Probably, even better.

Isabella, the only daughter of Kuh Ledesma, is a beautiful free-spirited, multi-talented girl. Prior to her decision to follow the footsteps of her mom, she was deeply engrossed with abstract painting. We had the privelege of seeing her paintings and although we don't go for abstract, we found Isabella's work most interesting. We had hoped that one day she would come out with an exhibit. In due time perhaps because her love for the moment is jazz.

No less than Richard Merk is introducing Isabella in their Valentine concert at Teatrino in Promenade, Greenhills on Feb. l3 and l4 entitled "Jazz You, Jazz Me" where they will perform a repertoire of well-loved jazz standards.

The Prince of Jazz says: "Her enthusiasm and passion for jazz is unbelievable. I am amazed to discover the interest she has for jazz. I promised Kuh that I will guide her daughter in everything that I know about jazz. In fact, I even gave her a book about its history. And contrary to what some people believe that jazz is only for the old people, I beg to disagree. More and more young artists in the US are now into the influence of jazz. Isabella knows more titles than I do. Her friends (from the States) keep on sending her albums of various (jazz) artists which she downloads on her I-Pod. I promised to be her mentor forever."

Isabella confesses that the first time she heard jazz music, there was an instant attraction. "I grew up with the haunting music of my mom and I am not trying to avoid pop. Kung tutuusin, ito (pop music) ang bumuhay sa amin. But jazz is something else. It makes my soul comes alive. Tito Richard tells me that if you can sing jazz, you can sing anything. "

Kuh gives her full support advising by Isabella to take singing seriously and professionally.

Is the torch being passed now from mother to daughter? Isabella laughs. "I hope so. Music has always been a part of me and it's about time that I go out and get a job— and what better job than one that involves music?"

In their show, audiences can look forward to high-spirited performances of romantic jazz standards originally popularized by the likes of Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughn and Billie Holiday.

http://www.journal.com.ph/news.asp?pid=2&s...day=3&year=2006

SPECIAL GUEST

A LITTLE BIT
By Remy Umerez
People's Journal

MEANWHILE, We inquired on who George Yang, the show's featured guest, is.

"He is a businessman who runs McDonald's and he is a tenor," explains Kuh. "Para siyang si Pavarotti and he sings for a hobby. In fact, he will be donating his talent fee. When I listened to his CD and he has recorded quite a few, I was completely awed with his voice. Napakagaling kumanta."

For tickets and reservations, call the Music Museum at 721-6726 the Mandarin Oriental Hotel at 750-8688 or Ticketworld at 891-9999.

http://www.journal.com.ph/news.asp?pid=2&s...day=4&year=2006

Choose Your Valentine Show

First posted 11:26pm (Mla time) Feb 04, 2006
Inquirer


Editor's Note: Published on page A2-6 of the February 5, 2006 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer.

Let’s Talk About Love
Star: Kuh Ledesma and Pops Fernandez
Date: Feb. 13 & 14
Place: Captain’s Bar, Mandarin Hotel

When you don’t have a show, how do you celebrate Valentine’s Day?
I always have a Valentine concert. [But] I could just go out on a romantic dinner

What’s the most romantic Valentine’s Day you’ve ever experienced?
When Republic of Malate was being constructed, we had a formal dinner with close friends in the middle of the construction site. We had flowers and wine and cheese and excellent French cuisine prepared by my daughter, Isabella and I. We had a fabulous time—great food, great friends, mushy romantic music in the least expected setting.

What’s an ideal Valentine date?
Hacienda Isabella anytime.

Who is your fantasy date?
Sorry, I don’t fantasize anymore.

What, for you, is the most romantic song?
“Till I Met You.”

Other than you or Pops, who would you like to watch in a show this Valentine’s Day?
My daughter Isabella at Teatrino, Greenhills. She is doing a show with Richard Merck

Why should we watch your show and not the others? What can your audience expect?
Our show is going to be a lot of fun. Pops and I will talk about aspects of love that are not usually talked about. Maybe you will learn a thing or two. Better yet, maybe Pops will reveal her secrets. Hahaha.

http://news.inq7.net/entertainment/index.p...&story_id=65148

up

Kuh and Pops: All about love


THE last time they were onstage together was in 1999, when they teamed up for the successful series "Power of Two."


Since then, fans have been waiting for Kuh Ledesma and Pops Fernandez to do another concert together – and after a six-year wait, the Pop Diva and the Concert Queen will star in "Let’s Talk about Love," a Valentine concert at the Captain’s Bar of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel on Feb. 13 and 14.

Kuh, who has teamed up with almost every major female singer from Zsa Zsa Padilla (in the long-running "Diva 2 Diva" series), Nora Aunor to Regine Velasquez, says that she’s been looking forward to performing with Pops ever since they did "Power of Two" six years ago.

The "Power of Two" series was so well-received that fans clamored for a repeat. But with both Kuh and Pops busy with their individual commitments – which, for Kuh, included her TV shows like "ASAP," the "Diva 2 Diva" US tours, and the tribute to the late composer George Canseco – there was not time to do another show together.

But this February, the much-awaited Kuh and Pops team-up will finally happen.

"Let’s Talk about Love" will feature the two divas in a repertoire of classic love songs. As befits the intimate setting of their show, musical director Rey Cristobal has chosen songs that will reflect that feel.

This show has been a long time coming. If you’re one of those who thinks so, then come celebrate Valentine’s Day with Kuh and Pops at the Captain’s Bar of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel on Feb. 13 and 14 in "Let’s Talk about Love."

For inquiries call Music Museum (721-6726), Mandarin Oriental Hotel (750-8888) or Ticketworld (891-9999).

http://www.tempo.com.ph/news.php?aid=21128

Up ko lang for Miss Kuh

@Nos, hindi pa ako nakakanood ng concert ni Kuh but I know, madalas siya sa Captain's Bar

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Sunday, February 12, 2006


KUH LEDESMA & POPS FERNANDEZ
Love, music and friendship, seven years since
By Rome Jorge

The most beautiful friendships grow between mentor and protégé, veteran and newcomer, idol and rising star. With the passing of years the difference in experience matters less and cherished times spent together mean more. The counselor becomes the confidant; the pupil becomes the equal; and the icon becomes the friend.

The first time Concert Queen Pops Fernandez performed with Pop Diva Kuh Ledesma in 1997, she was dead nervous. Ledesma, after all, was by then already a veteran singer with 16 years of experience, hit songs such as “Ako ay Pilipino” and “I Think I’m in Love,” more than a dozen records—many of which garnered platinum and gold album sales—as well as lead roles in the critically acclaimed ballet Rama Hari, and movies such as the all-time Filipino cinema classic Oro Plata Mata and the Hollywood film starring Mel Gibson, The Year of Living Dangerously. Fernandez, apparently, had then only met Ledesma through interviews as a young upstart host on the television show Discorama.

Further chipping away at the young Fernandez’s confidence was a throat problem she had at the time of the scheduled performances.

“I didn’t want to sing,” confesses Fernandez. But as she recalls, “Kuh kept giving me advice and confidence. She told me, ‘Don’t strain yourself,’ and ‘Sing from the diaphragm.’” Such was Ledesma’s wisdom. Their concert then, titled “Power of Two,” was so well received that fans clamored for a repeat.

But fame and fate conspired to keep the two artists apart since they had to attend to their careers. Fernandez went on to cement her claim as the “Concert Queen” with lavish spectacles at large arenas such as 2000’s “Shindig” that filled the rafters at the Ultra, scored memorable hits like “Don’t Say Goodbye,” and movies such as Videoke King with Robin Padilla. Ledesma, in turn, made a brief foray into politics and rediscovered her spirituality.

But now, after seven long years, fans and lovers will finally get what they want.

“Let’s Talk About Love,” the Valentine’s concert of Kuh Ledesma and Pops Fernandez, features duets and individual performances with the best of songs from “Power of Two,” Burt Bacharach and Barry Manilow medleys, and well-loved pop-operatic performances by McDonald’s kingpin George Yang at the Captain’s Bar of The Mandarin Oriental Manila on February 13 and 14.

How times have changed. And it’s all for the better.

Fernandez reveals, “I’m more comfortable working with her. The respect is always there. But now I know she’s ‘touchable.’ I’m privileged to know her more.”

Ledesma testifies, “Pops has always been easy to work with. She’s a very nice person.”

Fernandez, much like Ledesma, has grown more beautiful still. Today, one can hardly tell the difference in age or stature between the two. Both look decades younger than their years. More than ever, these two are svelte, stylish and sultry.

Up close and personal, the two have warmth that belies their regal re######tion. No prima donnas these divas are. In between rehearsal takes they welcome questions with poise and calm. And they open up.

Fernandez now finds that both of them share many things in common. “She’s also been misjudged in the past,” she observes. They have been victims of rumors that pry into their personal lives.

Yes, the two are close friends. Careful not to delve too deeply into details, Fernandez explains, “We have similar likes. But we’re also kind of different.” Then as now, she reveals, “We share stories. We’ve been through the same kind of stories in our love life.”

Ledesma also admits still giving her friend what she concedes is “unsolicited advice.” To which Fernandez playfully replies, “I’ll listen but it’s not like I’m always going to follow you.” She notes, “Hers is the concern of a friend.”

But though working together now is even easier than it was six years ago, Fernandez opines, “It’s more challenging. It’s an intimate show,” she says of the Mandarin concert. “Different from those in large venues. You can see the audience up close, almost touching them.” Without dancers and complex stage designs, the performances at the Captain’s Bar feature songs sung with a naked heart. “Let’s Talk About Love” is exactly as its title says, featuring candid audience interaction and heartfelt repartee between two performers.

But though their concert promises to be a romantic event for lovers among their audiences, Fernandez confesses, “For us performers, Valentine’s is a work day.”

Nevertheless, for this Valentine’s, she wishes “more happiness.” She adds, “I found who I am and I like it. I am happy where I am.”

Together with Kuh Ledesma onstage this Valentine’s is what Pops Fernandez and any performer would want to be. That’s talkin’ about love.

http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2006/f...60212week1.html

Kuh, Pops in most awaited Valentine concert


Crispina Martinez Belen

Definitely one of the most awaited Valentine shows is that of pop diva Kuh Ledesma and concert queen Pops Fernandez. Their concert, entitled "Let’s Talk About Love," happens tonight and tomorrow at the Captain’s Bar of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.


We say most awaited for obvious reasons. Because aside from their topnotch musicality and showmanship, both Kuh and Pops have always been hot copies. Especially so with Pops these days because of her allegedly romantic involvement with actor Jomari Yllana.

The last time Kuh and Pops were onstage together was in l999, when they teamed up for the successful series "Power of Two." Since then, fans have been waiting for Kuh and Pops to do another concert together — and after a six-year wait, here they come with "Let’s Talk About Love."

Kuh, who has teamed up with almost every major female singer from Zsa Zsa Padilla (in the long-running "Diva to Diva" series), Nora Aunor to Regine Velasquez, said that she’s been looking forward to performing with Pops ever since they did "Power of Two" six years ago.

The "Power of Two" series was so well-received that fans clamored for a repeat. But with both Kuh and Pops’ busy with their individual commitments — which for Kuh included her TV shows like "ASAP," the "Diva to Diva" US tours and the tribute to the late composer George Canseco — there was really no time to do a show together.

Until this February, with "Let’s Talk About Love."

"Let’s Talk About Love" will feature the two divas in a repertoire of classic love songs. As befits the intimate setting of their show, musical director Rey Cristobal has chosen songs that will reflect the feel.

The show has been long in coming. If you’re one of those who thinks so, then come celebrate Valentine’s Day with Kuh and Pops at the Captain’s Bar of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel today, Feb. 13 and 14 in "Let’s talk About Love."

http://www.mb.com.ph/ENTR2006021356188.html

KUH LEDESMA & POPS F.: LETS TALK ABOUT LOVE
at the MANDARIN ORIENTAL HOTEL


Kuh Ledesma

presents
Let`s Talk About Love

featuring
KUH LEDESMA and POPS FERNANDEZ

Venue: Captain`s Bar, Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Date: February 13, 14, 2006 9:00 pm.
Ticket Prices: Credit Card Prices => P3858.00; P2756.00 Cash Prices => P3605.00; P2575.00; P2060.00

For more details, visit www.ticketworld.com.ph

wla pa rin siya!

namimiss ko na ang flirty yet elegant production numbers

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Teatrino: The Pinoy counterpart of New York’s Great White Way


Back in the 1980’s, Kuh Ledesma helped define the live entertainment scene in the Greenhills area when she introduced the original Music Museum.


The place was gutted by fire, but the legacy left by the Music Museum was such that Kuh’s longtime friend and business partner Precy Florentino was eventually persuaded to rebuild it on its original site. Kuh, however, chose to move on and opened the Republic of Malate right in the heart of Manila’s artsy district, with its quaint cafes and hostels, and classy restaurants standing side by side.

This year sees the Pop Diva back where she started with the opening of the Teatrino (Italian for "small theater") at the Promenade, Greenhills’ newest shopping and dining destination.

The Teatrino is similar to the Music Museum, but is smaller, with a seating capacity of approximately 280 (which is less than half the capacity of the Music Museum across the street) and more intimate, says Kuh, who is a full partner in the venture. ‘It also has a bigger stage and a state–of–the–art sound and lighting system. It’s a really nice theater and is ideal for theatrical productions, product launches and the like."

Also like the Music Museum, the Teatrino will be serving food and drinks to make it a total entertainment experience.

According to Kuh, what she and Florentino aim to do is to create the Pinoy counterpart of New York’s Great White Way and to expand the Filipino audience’s range of entertainment options. "When people go to Broadway, they have a lot of shows and then they have all these restaurants, all in one place. That’s what we’re trying to do here. We want to draw the people back to Greenhills," explains the Pop Diva.

But what about competition? Won’t opening the Teatrino threaten the existence of the Music Museum, and, in a way, even Kuh’s own Republic of Malate?

She clearly doesn’t think so. Artists are always looking for additional venues, points out Kuh. Besides, the Teatrino and the Music Museum with its seating capacity of close to 800, are very different from each other. Each venue caters to a different market. The two are complementary and not competitive, says Kuh.

The Teatrino formally opened last month with no less than the country’s top ‘divas" — Kuh Ledesma (the pop Diva); Zsa Zsa Padilla (the Divine Diva); Pops Fernandez (the Concert Queen); and Regine Velasquez (the Songbird) — unveiling the signage. This was followed by performances by a mixture of classical, retro, pop, and contemporary Filipino artists.

For reservations and booking inquiries for Teatrino, call Headline Concept at 551–7253 to 55 or 721–0635 or 721-6726.

http://www.mb.com.ph/ENTR2006021856622.html

Back in Greenhills

KUH Ledesma is back in Greenhills, San Juan, with Teatrino (“small theater”) at the Promenade, the newest shopping and dining destination.

Teatrino is very similar to Ledesma’s former place, Music Museum—but smaller, with a seating capacity of only 28, and therefore more intimate. The singer-entrepreneur adds, “It also has a bigger stage and a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system.”

Teatrino formally opened last month with Ledesma onstage, with friends Zsa Zsa Padilla, Pops Fernandez and Regine Velasquez.

http://news.inq7.net/entertainment/index.p...&story_id=66733

hmmm.. bak again!!

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HUS BACK!?

I see..

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HUS BACK!?

A repeat for Kuh, Pops’ ‘Let’s Talk About Love’


It’s been noted that Kuh Ledesma has done very well in pairing up with the so-called "divas" of local music. Her team-up with Zsa Zsa Padilla in "Diva 2 Diva" is now one of the longest-running concert series to date, wowing audiences all over the world more than two years after it opened at the PICC.


Last Valentine’s Day, it was "Concert Queen" Pops Fernandez’s turn to share the limelight with Kuh in "Let’s Talk About Love" at the Captain’s Bar of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. As most concerts go, everyone knew this was a winner from the start because of the fact that it had Kuh and Pops in it - and true enough, the two did not disappoint. From their opening song to the last, Kuh and Pops consistently showed why they are among the best female performers in the business.

Kuh and Pops treated the Captain’s Bar audience to a sampling of some of the best and most romantic songs in their repertoire. Among the most applauded portions of the concert were their renditions of "Love Moves," a beautifully-arranged duet of "Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo" and "Paano," a Barry Manilow medley ("Ready To Take A Chance Again" and "If I Should Love Again") and a Burt Bacharach medley ("Make It Easy On Yourself," "Wives and Lovers" and "Promises, Promises").

The solo numbers were just as impressive. The audience particularly loved Pops’ performance of hits by the 80s group Swing Out Sister, including "Breakout" and "Waiting Game" and her "CCC Medley" featuring hits of three composers whose last names begin with the letter "C". George Canseco ("Ikaw"), Ryan Cayabyab ("Kailangan Kita") and Willy Cruz ("Sana’y Wala Nang Wakas").

Kuh, meanwhile, drew a standing ovation when she brought audiences back to the 80s with the early romantic hits of her career in "I Think I’m In Love" (during which a lot of people in the audience were singing along with her) and "One More Try."

Another revelation during the show was the presence of Kuh and Pop’s special guest, McDonalds Philippines president George Yang. Yes, believe it or not, this high–powered businessman proved he could hold his own against the "Pop Diva" and the "Concert Queen" as he joined them onstage in several special numbers. With Pops, George performed a stirring duet of that old favorite, "Someone To Watch Over Me." Then George - who can actually sing a la Josh Groban - came back to do two solo numbers ("Granada" and "Cinema Paradiso") before joining Kuh in "The Prayer," a song originally popularized by Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli.

The concert was so enjoyable that after the last song, the audience was left begging for me - and not just an encore, but more shows. It seems that Kuh and Pops thoroughly enjoyed themselves as well, since they have decided to give in to requests to re-stage "Let’s Talk About Love" on Feb. 25 and March 4 and 10, also at the Captain’s Bar of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.

Definitely, this is one concert not to be missed, Valentine’s Day or not. For ticket reservations and inquires, call the Mandarin Oriental Hotel at 750-8888, Music Museum at 721-6726, Ticketworld at 891-9999 or Headline Concepts at 551-7253 to 55.

http://www.mb.com.ph/ENTR2006022156835.html