Blind tenor, pianist in benefit concert for
CBCP Commission on Family Life

John Paul II International Center for Family and Communication together with Sinagtala will present CARLOS ALBERTO IBAY in a solo concert at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (Main Theater) at the Cultural Center of the Philippines on February 27 at 8 p.m.

Carlos Alberto Ibay is a blind tenor and pianist. He was a premature baby and was barely two pounds when he was born. Her mother insisted to carry her pregnancy to term even though the doctor advised her to have an abortion because she was going to have a very complicated pregnancy. Carlos’ exposure to oxygen in the nursery incubation caused the complete loss of his vision.

At the age of 9, Carlos became a child of prodigy in piano and voice. At the age of 24, he speaks fluent German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian and Japanese. A versatile pianist, Carlos also possesses a “bel canto” tenor voice. His voice repertoire includes sacred areas: Broadway musicals, classical jazz, Filipino and Italian favorites, music in international languages and popular hits.

John Paul II challenged the families to be the Good News for the Third Millennium during the IV World Meeting of Families last January. Modern society is indeed suffering from a spiritual crisis. And the older generation has failed to tell our young people where the solution to this crisis can be found: in uncompromising moral principles, in prayer and Sacraments, in true teachings about God and the covenant of Love, and in family life where Love is strong and true.

The concert entitled “A Gift of Love” will be for the benefit of The Episcopal Commission on Family and Life (ECFL), The Millennium Saint Foundation, Inc. (MSFI), and The Springs of Carmel Foundation.

For ticket inquiries and reservations, call John Paul II International Center for Family and Communication office at 855-8021, 855-8017 fax at 855-8018 or e-mail at johnpaul2cfc@catholic.org.