The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) pays tribute to the legacy of songwriter Bing Pimentel in a one-night only concert titled "Buhay…Pag-ibig… Dalangin: Mga Likhang Musika Ni Bing Ll Pimentel" at the CCP Grand Lobby on Sept. 12.
Bing Pimentel
Wi t h H e r m i e Ranera as musical director and Dennis Marisigan, the concert features performances by Isay Alvarez, Bo Cerrudo, Paw Chavez, Tex Ordonez, Martin Pimentel, and Dulce.
Some of the songs that Pimentel wrote are “Pag-ibig Sa Bayan,” recorded by Freddie Aguilar; “Hinahanap-hanap Kita” and “Only A Moment” recorded by Dulce; and “Bakit Kaya” and “Itay” recorded by Nora Aunor.
The 80-year old songwriter also created the libretto and songs of such original Filipino musicales as “Buhay Ay Isang Awit,” “Cory The Musicale,” and “Nasaan Si Jesus?”