MANILA, Philippines - Martin Nievera (photo) proved to one and all that 30 years of musical excellence in an industry that usually thrives on change and superficiality is a feat that only artists of extraordinary calibre and unbridled passion are able to achieve.
The heart of the artist is also one of his greatest gifts. Martin has opted to make the repeat of his anniversary show 3D: Tatlong Dekada on Nov. 22, 7:30 p.m., at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum, a concert for a cause to benefit the thousands of victims of the recent calamities that hit the country. Martin’s heart has been deeply touched by the sufferings of our fellow Filipinos. “This is a small way of doing my share. We just want to be able to help in any way we can. My heart goes out to them all,†he said.
At his 30th anniversary concert 3D (Tatlong Dekada) last Sept. 13 at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum, Martin showed his audience why his artistry endures. The music — well-loved romantic ditties, chart-topping songs — is a given. So is the Nievera trademark of intelligent, decent and always humorous ways when he entertains his audience. And perhaps the magic that weaves all these together in one neat package is the fact that everyone knows that by just listening to and watching him, they are one with Martin, the man and the artist, in this very personal journey.
The same brilliant production team is behind Martin in the repeat show — musical director Louie Ocampo, the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra, stage director Rowell Santiago and the array of special guests. There will be an even bigger surprise at the night of the repeat as more world-class names are added to the list of special guests.
Produced this time by Nolstead, Inc., 3D (Tatlong Dekada) caps Martin’s 30 glowing years in the business. It was in 1982 when Martin was first heard in the Philippines, trying his luck as a singer as the son of timeless balladeer Bert Nievera. As fate would have it, Martin did not just equal his famous father’s popularity. He even surpassed it.
Tickets to 3D (Tatlong Dekada) — VIP, P4,225; Patron, P3,700; Lower Box, P2,640; Upper Box A, P1,060; Upper Box B, P530; and General Admission, P265 — are now available at Ticketnet with tel. no. 911-5555.