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There can be no doubt that Stefanie Quintin’s Mila was the star of the show, her sweet soprano soaring throughout. Her phrasing was impeccable with her connection between notes glorious. She rarely used the full potency of her voice, her more reserved approach emphasizing Mila’s relegation to the background and the silence imposed on her by the others. There was a longing to break free both emotionally and vocally, Quintin masterfully exploring it through her sound growing and then fading. But at the climax of the opera, right before she jumped into the pool she ascended into her upper register and unleashed the full potency of her sound to thrilling effect; she was “free.”
- David Salazar, Opera Wire |
Angel Orensanz, New York City
Credit: Ellen Wallop/Asia Society
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Upcoming Performances
FEBRUARY 2020
February 7
MAKITA KANG SAKDAL LAYA
50th Anniversary of the First Quarter Storm
Palma Hall, University of the Philippines
Stefanie Quintin-Avila, soprano
Michelle Mariposa, alto
Malvin Beethoven Macasaet, tenor
Greg de Leon, baritone
University of the Philippines Symphony Orchestra
Prof. Chino Toledo, conductor
Chris Millado, director
February 20-26
45th INTERNATIONAL BAMBOO ORGAN FESTIVAL
St. Joseph Parish Church, Las Pinas City, Philippines
February 20,21 & 23
CHOIR AND EARLY MUSIC INSTRUMENTS: Schutz & Monteverdi
InAlto Ensemble
Bernard Foccroulle, organ
Stefanie Quintin-Avila, soprano
Michelle Mariposa, alto
Ricson Poonin, trombone
Beverly Shangkuan-Cheng, conductor
February 26
IN MEMORIAM: Dr. Johann Trummer
Las Pinas Boys Choir
Villancico Vocal Ensemble
Stefanie Quintin-Avila, soprano
Michelle Mariposa, alto
Manila Baroque Ensemble
Leigh Cellano, violin
Franz Ramirez, oboe
Renato Lucas, continuo
Armando Salarza, organ
Beverly Shangkuan-Cheng, conductor
February 28
PAGLULUNSAD
University of the Philippines - College of Law
Stefanie Quintin=Avila, soprano
Anton Luis Avila, classical guitarist
MARCH 2020
March 28
--- POSTPONED due to COVID 19 ---
MOZART'S REQUIEM
Hyundai Hall, Arete, Ateneo de Manila University
Stefanie Quintin - Avila, soprano
Michelle Mariposa, alto
Ervin Lumauag, tenor
Lawrence Jatayna, baritone
Manila Baroque Ensemble
Ateneo de Manila College Glee Club
Beverly Shangkuan - Cheng, principal conductor
Christopher Arceo, resident conductor
APRIL 2020
April 24
--- POSTPONED due to COVID 19 ----
PINOYS TO THE WORLD - A Celebration of Filipino Musical Artistry
Meralco Theater, Pasig City
Stefanie Quintin - Avila, soprano
Ervin Lumauag, tenor
Luci Magalit, pianist
Philippine Montessori Center Instrumental Ensemble
Mrs. Lois M. Espinosa, conductor
MAY 2020
May 17
JOSEPH HAYDN - THE CREATION
--- POSTPONED due to COVID 19 ---
Hyundai Hall, Arete, Ateneo de Manila University
Stefanie Quintin-Avila, soprano
Ervin Lumauag, tenor
Christopher Arceo, baritone
Manila Baroque Ensemble
Beverly Shangkuan - Cheng, conductor
May 26-29
CONCERT
Ilocos Norte
Stefanie Quintin - Avila, soprano
Aaron Rafael Aguila, classical guitar
JUNE 2020
June 6
--- CANCELLED due to COVID 19 ---
FUNDRAISING CONCERT for AUTISM HEARTS FOUNDATION, SAN FRANCISCO
Ahmanson Theater, Los Angeles, California
This fundraising event will help create more programs towards providing Parent Training Skills on how to care for Children with Autism and also sustain their project of teaching ART - drawing and painting as a form of therapy, expression and communication of young individuals in the spectrum.
Stefanie Quintin - Avila, soprano
Ervin Lumauag, tenor
Millete Silverio, pianist
Philippine Montessori Center Instrumental Ensemble
Mrs. Lois M. Espinosa, conductor
JULY 2020
July 10
SING-CINE! A Celebration of Original Music in Filipino Films
Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo, Cultural Center of the Philippines
AUGUST 2020
August 2
BEFORE BRABANT
Chamber opera by Jeffrey Ching
Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino, Cultural Center of the Philippines
Andion Fernandez - Ching, soprano
Stefanie Quintin - Avila, soprano
Ervin Lumauag, tenor
Christopher Arceo, baritone
Manila Symphony Orchestra
Kiril Stankow, conductor
August 3-8
THAILAND INTERNATIONAL COMPOSITION FESTIVAL
Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
Ripieno Ensemble PH
August 21
CCP SPECIAL CONCERT SERIES
Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino, Cultural Center of the Philippines
Stefanie Quintin - Avila, soprano
Anton Luis Avila, guitar
Gabriel Allan Paguirigan, pianist
Manila Baroque Ensemble
Ripieno Ensemble PH
February 7
MAKITA KANG SAKDAL LAYA
50th Anniversary of the First Quarter Storm
Palma Hall, University of the Philippines
Stefanie Quintin-Avila, soprano
Michelle Mariposa, alto
Malvin Beethoven Macasaet, tenor
Greg de Leon, baritone
University of the Philippines Symphony Orchestra
Prof. Chino Toledo, conductor
Chris Millado, director
February 20-26
45th INTERNATIONAL BAMBOO ORGAN FESTIVAL
St. Joseph Parish Church, Las Pinas City, Philippines
February 20,21 & 23
CHOIR AND EARLY MUSIC INSTRUMENTS: Schutz & Monteverdi
InAlto Ensemble
Bernard Foccroulle, organ
Stefanie Quintin-Avila, soprano
Michelle Mariposa, alto
Ricson Poonin, trombone
Beverly Shangkuan-Cheng, conductor
February 26
IN MEMORIAM: Dr. Johann Trummer
Las Pinas Boys Choir
Villancico Vocal Ensemble
Stefanie Quintin-Avila, soprano
Michelle Mariposa, alto
Manila Baroque Ensemble
Leigh Cellano, violin
Franz Ramirez, oboe
Renato Lucas, continuo
Armando Salarza, organ
Beverly Shangkuan-Cheng, conductor
February 28
PAGLULUNSAD
University of the Philippines - College of Law
Stefanie Quintin=Avila, soprano
Anton Luis Avila, classical guitarist
MARCH 2020
March 28
--- POSTPONED due to COVID 19 ---
MOZART'S REQUIEM
Hyundai Hall, Arete, Ateneo de Manila University
Stefanie Quintin - Avila, soprano
Michelle Mariposa, alto
Ervin Lumauag, tenor
Lawrence Jatayna, baritone
Manila Baroque Ensemble
Ateneo de Manila College Glee Club
Beverly Shangkuan - Cheng, principal conductor
Christopher Arceo, resident conductor
APRIL 2020
April 24
--- POSTPONED due to COVID 19 ----
PINOYS TO THE WORLD - A Celebration of Filipino Musical Artistry
Meralco Theater, Pasig City
Stefanie Quintin - Avila, soprano
Ervin Lumauag, tenor
Luci Magalit, pianist
Philippine Montessori Center Instrumental Ensemble
Mrs. Lois M. Espinosa, conductor
MAY 2020
May 17
JOSEPH HAYDN - THE CREATION
--- POSTPONED due to COVID 19 ---
Hyundai Hall, Arete, Ateneo de Manila University
Stefanie Quintin-Avila, soprano
Ervin Lumauag, tenor
Christopher Arceo, baritone
Manila Baroque Ensemble
Beverly Shangkuan - Cheng, conductor
May 26-29
CONCERT
Ilocos Norte
Stefanie Quintin - Avila, soprano
Aaron Rafael Aguila, classical guitar
JUNE 2020
June 6
--- CANCELLED due to COVID 19 ---
FUNDRAISING CONCERT for AUTISM HEARTS FOUNDATION, SAN FRANCISCO
Ahmanson Theater, Los Angeles, California
This fundraising event will help create more programs towards providing Parent Training Skills on how to care for Children with Autism and also sustain their project of teaching ART - drawing and painting as a form of therapy, expression and communication of young individuals in the spectrum.
Stefanie Quintin - Avila, soprano
Ervin Lumauag, tenor
Millete Silverio, pianist
Philippine Montessori Center Instrumental Ensemble
Mrs. Lois M. Espinosa, conductor
JULY 2020
July 10
SING-CINE! A Celebration of Original Music in Filipino Films
Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo, Cultural Center of the Philippines
AUGUST 2020
August 2
BEFORE BRABANT
Chamber opera by Jeffrey Ching
Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino, Cultural Center of the Philippines
Andion Fernandez - Ching, soprano
Stefanie Quintin - Avila, soprano
Ervin Lumauag, tenor
Christopher Arceo, baritone
Manila Symphony Orchestra
Kiril Stankow, conductor
August 3-8
THAILAND INTERNATIONAL COMPOSITION FESTIVAL
Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
Ripieno Ensemble PH
August 21
CCP SPECIAL CONCERT SERIES
Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino, Cultural Center of the Philippines
Stefanie Quintin - Avila, soprano
Anton Luis Avila, guitar
Gabriel Allan Paguirigan, pianist
Manila Baroque Ensemble
Ripieno Ensemble PH
Photos by Fitzmurphy Quintin