In the first stop of this multi-city recital tour, Seattle-based soprano Tess Altiveros takes us on a voyage across the ocean with a program of classical song from the island nation of the Philippines. During an eye-opening trip in 2025, Tess not only reconnected with distant family, but also learned about the rich legacy of classical art songs and arias by Filipino composers.
Joined by baritone José Rubio and pianist Elisabeth Ellis, Tess shares the contributions of prolific composers like Francisco Santiago, Sister Rosalina Abejo, and Lucrecia Roces Kasilag, as well as works by award-winning contemporary composers like Nilo Alcala and Josefino Chino Toledo.