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Hey It’s O.K (Opera & Kundiman
NEMPAC presents its next Artist Series concert this March with Duo Filipino performing Hey It’s O.K (Opera & Kundiman), a celebration of Filipino opera and western classical music.
Part of NEMPAC’s collaborative Artist Series, Lauren Florek, Carlo Bunyi, and Marcelline Merrill will present Hey It’s O.K (Opera & Kundiman), a concert blending traditional Filipino art songs with Western classical and musical theater works. Performed by Duo Filipino (Lauren and Carlo), the program features kundiman (Filipino art song), sarswela (Filipino opera), and beloved Western opera and musical theatre selections, creating a musical experience that bridges cultures.
Celebrating themes of love, resilience, and heritage, this concert invites audiences to discover the beauty and emotional depth of the Philippines’ classical repertoire while highlighting music’s power to connect across borders.
This event includes a wine, cheese, and dessert reception prior to the concert starting at 7 PM, complimentary with your ticket purchase.
WHERE: Bijou de la Vida Gallery, 390 Commercial Street, Boston, MA 02113
WHEN: Friday, March 13th | 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM (Doors open at 7 PM)
TICKETING: Suggested: $35, Student: $20, Pay-What-You-Can: $0, $5, $10, $15, & $25
FEATURING: Soprano, Lauren Florek; baritone, Carlo Bunyi; and pianist, Marcelline Merrill
FOR MORE INFORMATION & TICKETS:
https://nempacboston.org/event/hey-its-o-k-opera-kundiman/
PARKING & PUBLIC TRANSPORT:
There are several parking lots within a few minutes’ walk on Commercial Street, including the Sargent’s Wharf Lot (269 Commercial Street).
For public transportation you will want to take the Green or Orange Lines to North Station or Haymarket (the walk is about 10-15 minutes from there), or the Blue Line at Aquarium (also about a 10-15 minute walk to the venue).
ACCESSIBILITY: Since Bijou de la Vida Gallery is not entirely wheelchair accessible, we encourage audience members to reach out if they have any accessibility issues to Will Neely at [email protected].
