Per Sørensen of Fra Lippo Lippi returns to Manila with new music

Norwegian singer-songwriter Per Sørensen, the voice behind Fra Lippo Lippi, is coming back to Manila for another night of timeless music. The concert is his 10th live performance in the Philippines and will take place on Oct. 24, 2025, at The Theatre at Solaire in Parañaque City.

- By ANNALYN JUSAY

PER Sørensen of Fra Lippo Lippi

For Filipinos who grew up in the 1980s and 1990s, Fra Lippo Lippi's brings to mind a lot of emotions and memories. Songs like "Everytime I See You," "Light and Shade," "Stitches and Burns," and "Beauty and Madness" have been staples of many love stories and karaoke sessions.

Since the early 2000s, Per has carried the Fra Lippo Lippi legacy solo, following bassist and co-founder Rune Kristoffersen's retirement from touring. Yet, the devotion of Filipino fans has kept his music alive in one of the band's most loyal corners of the world.

"I love all the enthusiasm that I meet every time I play for my Filipino fans," he said in a virtual interview for his upcoming concert. "When I'm in front of them, we have such good dialogue and communication, and we sing a lot together. They're very enthusiastic, it feels really fantastic for me to be on stage."

Per teased a special treat for fans in this year's show, including a new single titled "Stay This Time."

"We'll do the hits, of course," he said, smiling. "But we also have a new song that was released. It's called 'Stay This Time', and it's a Christmas song, really."