Nempac Opera Project

Part of NEMPAC’s Artist Series, Hey It’s O.K. (Opera & Kundiman) brings together Filipino art song, opera, and musical theatre for a unique cross-cultural concert experience. Performed by Duo Filipino—soprano Lauren Florek and baritone Carlo Bunyi—with pianist Marcelline Merrill, the program features kundiman, sarswela, and beloved Western classics.

A special shout-out to co-creator and soprano Lauren Florek!

Filipino-American soprano Lauren Florek brings authenticity to a wide range of musical genres. Recent roles include Frasquita in Carmen, Queen of the Night (cover) in The Magic Flute, and Deb in Ordinary Days. In 2023, she recorded her debut album Sing a Song of Seasons by Robert Rogler at GBH’s Fraser Performance Studio.

Lauren is co-founder of Duo Filipino, an ensemble dedicated to sharing Filipino culture through classical music. She holds degrees in Vocal Performance from DePaul University and the Longy School of Music and was a Finalist in Opera Connecticut’s 2025 American Opera Idol Competition.

📍 Bijou de la Vida Gallery – 390 Commercial St, Boston
📅 Friday, March 13 | 7:30–9 PM (Doors 7 PM)

🎟 Suggested $35 | Students $20 | Pay-What-You-Can options available

Join us for an evening of music that bridges cultures!

Opera on the Prado: "The Sounds of the City" is coming up on Saturday 10/19 @ 1 PM!

A wide array of opera and musical theater selections inspired by city life, performed right in the heart of North End! Selections from La Bohème, West Side Story, Street Scene, and more with soprano Larisa Bainton Hernandez, tenor Michael González & pianist Julian Gau.

To learn more: https://nempacboston.org/event/opera-on-the-prado-5/

Opera on the Prado: Oktoberfest is coming up on Saturday 10/18 @ 1 PM!

An all-German concert to celebrate Oktober — spooky lieder, Viennese waltzes, Mozart arias, and much more with soprano Naré Kim, baritone Dylan Evans & pianist Jacob LyteHaven.

No registration needed, just stroll on by the Prado to see these fantastic performers shine!