Maestro Herminigildo Ranera takes the dais and performs with the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) for the finale concert of its 38th concert season on April 28, 8 p.m., at the CCP Live at the Metropolitan Theater.

The PPO resident and associate conductor is a multi-awarded musician who won top prizes at the National Music Competitions for Young Artists (Namcya) in 1982 and 1983 for his performances in the Trombone, Baritone, and Tuba (Chamber Music) categories. He won second place at the 1983 League of Filipino Composers Competition for Young Composers.