Rachelle Gerodias and Byeong In Park's
Rachelle Gerodias and Byeong In Park's
KUNDIMAN CONCERT USA TOUR
KUNDIMAN CONCERT USA TOUR
June-July 2026
June-July 2026
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Traditional songs from one’s homeland bring heartfelt nostalgic memories for many immigrants. The value of this experience intensifies when the music is performed with an authenticity that only a fellow countryman can. What more when that person is an acclaimed opera singer? This is exactly what we offer for Filipino American audiences during the celebrations of both Philippine Independence Day and the 80th Anniversary of Filipino American Relations in 2026.
Traditional songs from one’s homeland bring heartfelt nostalgic memories for many immigrants. The value of this experience intensifies when the music is performed with an authenticity that only a fellow countryman can. What more when that person is an acclaimed opera singer? This is exactly what we offer for Filipino American audiences during the celebrations of both Philippine Independence Day and the 80th Anniversary of Filipino American Relations in 2026.
Rachelle Gerodias is the Philippine’s premier operatic and classical soprano. Her husband Byeong In Park is an international Korean baritone based in the Philippines. Together, this renowned husband-and-wife team will perform Kundiman and other Filipino songs like never heard before in the USA to celebrate and promote Filipino American History Month in order to bring awareness to the classical art songs of the Philippines. They can intersperse their various programs with favorite opera arias and classical Broadway songs to widen their audience reach as well.
Rachelle Gerodias is the Philippine’s premier operatic and classical soprano. Her husband Byeong In Park is an international Korean baritone based in the Philippines. Together, this renowned husband-and-wife team will perform Kundiman and other Filipino songs like never heard before in the USA to celebrate and promote Filipino American History Month in order to bring awareness to the classical art songs of the Philippines. They can intersperse their various programs with favorite opera arias and classical Broadway songs to widen their audience reach as well.
Sample Programs
Sample Programs
Sample All Filipino Program
Sample All Filipino Program
Part 1
I. Philippine Folksongs arranged by National Artist Lucrecia Kasilag
Tagalog: Chitchiritchit Ilocos: Ti Ayat Ti Meysa Nga UbingBicol: Si Nanay, Si Tatay Di Ko Babayaan Visayas: Dandansoy
II. Works by Francisco Santiago:
Ano Kaya Ang KapalaranPakiusapMadaling ArawAnak ng Dalita
III. Works by Nicanor Abelardo:
Bituing MarikitNasaan Ka IrogIkaw RinKundiman ng Luha
Part 2
IV. Works by National Artist Ernani Cuenco
Habang Ako ay May BuhaySa Bawat SandaliKahit na MagtiisGaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal
IV. Music from Film/TV
Sa KabukiranDahil Sa Isang BulaklakMaalaala Mo KayaMinamahal Kita
V. Patriotic Songs
Mutya ng PasigPilipinas Kong MahalBayan Ko
Encore:Kundiman ng LangitSaan Ka Man Naroroon (Patriotic version)
Sample Philippine Music and International/American Program
Sample Philippine Music and International/American Program
Part 1
I. Philippine Folksongs arranged by L. Kasilag
Tagalog: Chitchiritchit Ilocos: Ti Ayat Ti Meysa Nga UbingBicol: Si Nanay, Si Tatay Di Ko Babayaan Visayas: Dandansoy
II. Pre-War Art Songs
Bituing MarikitPakiusapNasaan Ka IrogMutya ng Pasig
III. Post-War/Film
Sa KabukiranDahil Sa Isang BulaklakMaalaala Mo KayaMinamahal KitaGaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal
Part 2
Opera/Operetta/Broadway
Libiamo from La TraviataTorreador from Carmen (or Largo al Factotum from The Barber of Seville)My Dear Marquis from Die FledermausLippen Schweigen from The Merry Widow
From Porgy and Bess:SummertimeI Got Plenty O’ Nuttin’Bess, You Is My Woman
West Side Story:MariaSomewhereBalcony Scene
Encore:Largo al factotum or ToreadorSaan Ka Man Naroroon
Sample Timeline
Sample Timeline
June 20/21, San Francisco, CA (tentative)
June 27 Columbia, SC (confirmed)
July 1 Washington, DC (confirmed)
July 6 or 7 Rochester, NY (confirmed, date TBD)
Budget
Budget
From each City in the USA included in the tour:
Business Domestic Travel to next tour city
Accommodation and Meals
Venue
Concert Fee
Stipend
Collaborating Artists Fee (based on local artist)
Team Information
Team Information
Producers: Chiara Cox and Rachelle Gerodias
Chiara is on the US Philippines Society production team for the 80th Anniversary of US Philippines Relations Concert in DC scheduled for 1 July. Ms. Gerodias and Mr. Park will also performing at the event. We are planning pocket concerts before and after the DC event.
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