War and Post-war
During the Japanese occupation of the Philippines, the Manila Symphony Orchestra refused to perform as a protest and hid their instruments. In retaliation, the Japanese formed the New Philippines Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Francisco Santiago. Following the liberation of the Philippines in 1945, the Manila Symphony Orchestra was reformed by Dr. Herbert Zipper, who had survived the Nazi concentration camps before coming to the Philippines. Filipino musicians performed for American soldiers at the post-liberation army camps. Some of the musicians also toured the provinces and held special shows in hospital wards.
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