LALÒ: New Filipino-American Choral Ensemble Debuts in the Bay Area with Advent Concert and VR Choral Experience

San Bruno, CA - December 11, 2024 – LALÒ, a newly-formed Filipino-American choral ensemble based in the Bay Area, is set to make its highly anticipated debut this December under the artistic direction of conductor Dr. Raoul Carlo “Miggi” Angangco. The ensemble unites seasoned choral artists, including alumni from some of the Philippines’ most renowned choirs, such as the Philippine Madrigal Singers, UP Concert Chorus, Ateneo Chamber Singers, and more. Named after the Tagalog word for “more” or “greater,” LALÒ seeks to celebrate and expand cultural diversity through music, sharing the unique narratives of Filipino heritage with audiences worldwide.

The group’s inaugural concert, “Panunuluyan: Filipino Choral Music for Advent,” will take place on December 11 at 7:00 PM at St. Robert Catholic Church in San Bruno, CA. Inspired by the Filipino Christmas Eve tradition of Panunuluyan, which re-enacts Mary and Joseph’s search for lodging in Bethlehem, the program will feature works by celebrated Filipino composers. The concert will showcase the ensemble’s commitment to honoring Filipino traditions while delivering world-class performances.

In addition to the concert, LALÒ will introduce an immersive new choral experience utilizing advanced spatial video and audio technology. This groundbreaking project, compatible with Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest, and other VR headsets, will offer audiences a multi-sensory experience unlike any other in choral music. Grammy and Latin Grammy award-winning Filipino mastering engineer Jett Galindo, a member of LALÒ, will spearhead the ensemble’s journey into professional audio recording, further elevating the group’s artistic offerings.

LALÒ invites the public to join in celebrating this significant debut and experience the beauty of Filipino choral music in an inspiring and innovative setting.

Buy tickets online at: https://tinyurl.com/LALO-CONCERT-2024

For more information, email info@laloensemble.com