The Nightingales Enchant Toronto
The Nightingales Enchant Toronto
Photos and text by Michelle Chermaine Ramos
The Nightingales started off the Toronto Philippine Consulate General’s Independence Day weekend festivities with a bang on Friday June 10th 2016 at the Alliance Francaise theatre in downtown Toronto where guests were treated to a sumptuous cocktail reception before the show. Bianca Camille Lopez and Aizel Izza Prietos-Livioco enchanted the crowd with a selection of opera arias, Broadway classics and their twist on modern pop songs. The incredible duo with angelic voices are alumnae of the renowned Philippine Madrigal Singers. Hand-picked at a young age as voice scholars at the Makiling High School for the Arts before studying vocal performance at the University of the Philippines College of Music, they are now known as some of the youngest and most powerful classical singers in the country. They are on their first international tour outside of Asia bringing with them the pride of the Philippines as they showcase the country’s vibrant culture with their world- class talents.
From left: Ramoncito Mendoza, Rosalie Cariaso, Bianca Camille Lopez, Consul General Rosalita Prospero, Aizel Izza Prietos Livioco, Roberto Fajardo (at the back), Fatima Rhaisieta Muallam, Lilian Navalta, Bolivar Bao, Consul Shirley Banquicio and Janet Hizon.
Alliance Francaise Thierry Lasserre welcoming guests during the cocktail reception.
Bianca Camille Lopez
Aizel Izza Prietos
Bianca Camille Lopez and Aizel Izza Prietos performed a medley of Filipino folk songs in the second part of their concert.
Aizel Izza Prietos and Bianca Camille Lopez
The Nightingales and their musical director received flowers from the Consulate kids.
The nightingales began their concert with some Broadway classics.
Janet Hizon, Consul General Rosalita Prospero, Thierry Lasserre and Consul Bolivar Bao.
TV host Michelle Chermaine, Bianca Camille Lopez, Consul General Rosalita Prospero, Aizel Izza Prietos and BE Rogue Film Productions producer Emily Bolanos
From left: Kevin Hempstead and Alexander Kritikopoulos of the British and US Consulate Generals greet Consul Bolivar Bao, Deputy Consul General Jesusa Susana V. Paez and Consul General Rosalita Prospero during the cocktail reception.
From left: Rudy Ilag, Linda Ilag, Marita Lee, Consul Bolivar Bao, Deputy Consul General Jesusa Susana V. Paez, Consul General Rosalita Prospero and Eddie Lee.
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