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Manila Bulletin devider Entertainment devider Music and Concerts devider Soulful balladeer Dindo Fernandez preps for his debut concert with Musica Chiesa

Soulful balladeer Dindo Fernandez preps for his debut concert with Musica Chiesa

Published Oct 21, 2023 02:51 pm

At A Glance

  • From doing live singing sessions through his Facebook page, Dindo took a step out of his comfort zone to show his exceptional talent to the audience through the flexibility of his vocal range.  
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Dindo Fernandez (Facebook) 

Months after his introduction to the music scene, singer and composer Dindo Fernandez will grace the stage in his upcoming concert "Dindo Fernandez Live at Teatrino with Musica Chiesa" on Oct. 28.

Dindo stepped out of his comfort zone by doing live singing sessions through his Facebook page, showcasing his exceptional vocal range to his audience. 

Director Joey Nombres and Dindo Fernandez (Carissa Alcantara).jpg
Director Joey Nombres and Dindo Fernandez (Carissa Alcantara)

During an intimate press conference at the Bayview Hotel in Pasay City on Oct. 19, Dindo shared his preparations for the upcoming concert.

"For this concert sobrang ikli po talaga nung preparations namin, pero I am confident po with my team Sir Joey, Ms. Elizabeth, Paolo and my band Musica Chiesa, I think we can pull off this concert," Dindo said.

(For this concert, our preparations were really short, but I am confident that my team, Sir Joey, Ms. Elizabeth, Paolo, and my band, Musica Chiesa, can pull off this concert.)

Dindo shared that they are in the final rehearsals leading up to the concert.

"We already did the first rehearsal last week, and for today, we will be having our last day of rehearsals before approaching the concert itself. Yung mga music sheets po namin nakalatag na, so we can work quickly with our limited time," he added.

(We already did the first rehearsal last week, and for today, we will be having our last day of rehearsals before approaching the concert itself. Our music sheets are already laid out, so we can work quickly with our limited time.)

Dindo Fernandez.jpg

During the show, Dindo will be accompanied by Musica Chiesa, a 12-piece chamber instrumental ensemble. Together, they will take the audience on a musical journey. Also joining him is Gel Pesigan, who was a finalist at the 2019 World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA). 

With his Musical Director Micheal Bulaong and award-winning stage Director Joey Nombres, Dindo is confident that he will bring a show with a much more in-depth experience as they will avoid using any LED and visual effects throughout the concert.

"I like working with Direk Joey because he's straightforward. He's more focused on the music. We know our audience is varied, but I'm pretty sure the millennials will like our show, especially the Michael Bubble selection," Dindo said.

The Teatrino's intimate setting creates a perfect ambiance for the artist to connect with supporters, transforming his debut into a memorable experience.

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