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From left: Flutist Mark Kenedy Rocas, violinist Adrian Nicolas Ong, soprano Lizzie Bett Estrada, and pianist Aidan Ezra BaracolThe life of a musician studying abroad has its fair share of ups and downs. From experiencing the loneliness that comes with homesickness to dealing with the pressure of representing the country to the rest of the world, the journey of Filipino musicians within the international scene is no easy feat.
In an exclusive interview with Manila Standard Life, Ong, who is currently pursuing his artist diploma at The Royal Conservatory’s Glenn Gould School, pointed out the extensive preparation that comes with performing a certain piece. Estrada, a soprano who is taking up her Bachelor’s degree in Music at the Royal Academy of Music in London at 21, shared this sentiment as she noted the immense amount of work that comes with being a musician.
“It’s a lot of keeping up, really. But I enjoy playing with them,” the pianist said, adding that he enjoys gaining a lot of insights from those who are older than him. “Sabi niya, ‘kadakilaan ang mamuhay para sa kapwa.’ Hindi tayo nabubuhay para sa sarili natin kundi para sa bayan, para sa ,” he said.
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