Gerard Salonga
Gerard Salonga | |
|---|---|
Salonga in 2016 | |
| Born | Gerard Imutan Salonga October 11, 1973 Manila, Philippines |
| Education | Ateneo de Manila University (BA) Berklee College of Music (MA) |
| Occupations |
|
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Organization | FILharmoniKA |
| Spouse | Divina Francisco |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | |
Gerard Imutan Salonga (born October 11, 1973) is a Filipino conductor, composer, and arranger known for his work in classical, film, and popular music. He is the founder of FILharmoniKA and has served as resident conductor of the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra since 2019. He has previously served as music director of the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra from 2012 to 2020, was assistant conductor of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra from 2016 to 2018.
Beyond his leadership roles, he has guest-conducted major ensembles across Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America, and his orchestrations have been performed by international symphonies including the New York Pops, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, and BBC Symphony Orchestra. In recognition of his contributions, Salonga has received multiple Aliw Awards for Best Musical Director and the TOYM Award in 2012.