Encore ... TenoRRific: Abdul Candao

Davao born tenor Abdul won first prize in 1982 at the "National Music Competition for young artists" in Manila while he was a member of the Philippine Saring-Himig under his first voice teacher, Mr. George Hernandez. During this time, he was also part of the Kayumangging Kaligatan, a seven-member vocal ensemble under the late artist Professor Ernani Cuenco.

Later, be came a student and personal scholar of Professor Irma Potenciano at the University of Santo Tomas Conservatory of Music. Abdul earned his Diploma from the Opera Class of the "Vienna Conservatory of Music" in 1995 under KS Waldemar Kmentt and has studied with KS Walter Berry and Maestro Yahan Mirkain.

His first job after graduation was "Baron Hueber" in the Austrian musical "Elisabeth" at the Theater an der Wien. Since then, he sung opera, operetta, and concerts in Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Croatia, England, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, the Philippines, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the US.

He sang the solo tenor part in Reichhardt's "Te Deum" at the Golden Hall of the Musikverein in Vienna; the male solo from the oratorio "Eversmiling Liberty" at the Mozartsaal of the Wiener Konzerthaus; "Land des Lächelns" at the Brucknerhaus in Linz,Austria; and sang regularly for the "Salute of Vienna" - New Year's concerts in Canada.

Some of Abdul's representative roles include: Cavaradossi, Chareauneuf, Faust,Ferando, the Governor in "Candide", "Graf von Luxenburg", Max the Prince in "Rusalka", Radames, and "Der Zarewitsch". Abdul has created two leading roles in the operas "Jush-Tush" and "Arrest" in Vienna.

In 2008 followed the "Cavaradossi" at the Teatro Castro Alves in Salvador, Brazil. In 2009, he has appeared at the Burgtheater in Vienna, the Staatsoper in Munich as well as the Muziktheater in Amsterdam in Chrisoph Schlingensief's "Mea Culpa".

In 2010 he sang the "Barber of Seville" in Salzburg, Austria. In 2011 he sang at the Osterkiang Festival of the Theater an der Wien in Bernstein's "Mass". In January 2012, he sang Prince Sou Chong" at the Grosses Festspielhaus in Salzburg, Austria. That same year, he sang "Don Jose" in the latest production of "Carmen" in Manila directed bu Laurice Guillen.

Last night's concert in Davao City included compositions by G. Meyerbeer, G. Verdi, F. Cilea, J. Lacalle, Franz Lehar and A. Lara as well as Wright's "Stranger in Paradise" (Kismet), Newley's "What kind of fool am I" ("Stop the World" and Silos' "Lagi sa isang bulaklak" and "Dahil sa isang bulaklak" and Cuenco's "Bato sa buhangin", "Balikbayan", and "Gaano ko ikaw kamahal".

Finale: "O Holy Night" ...

Classic Concert TO END POLIO IN THE PHILIPPINES a BIG SUCCESS/Klassisches Konzert in Davao grosser Erfolg!

My friend and President of the Rotary Club of East Davao Ronald Go voiced it out: "As we fast approach Christmas and the end of this year, I am ecstatic over the results of our recently concluded fund raising activity, which we held last December 5, 2009. We practically filled the CAP auditorium with a crowd of 900 or more people... . Generally, I believe those who went, truly enjoyed the concert and more importantly our club earned a substantial amount allowing us to contribute to the Polio plus program of Rotary International." Very well stated, Ronnie.

As event chairman I also love to express my deepest gratitude to the Four Davao Pianist Ladies Daphne Cabaguio Jocson, Mila Cabaguio Jocson, Evelyn Abellera Magno and Ma. Luisa Fucoy Montero for a wonderful and unforgettable enchanting evening. A big thanks to the event sponsor Smart Communications, Inc. and a lot of sponsors and benefactors, such as Gov. Rodolfo del Rosario, Stanfilco - Dole Philippines Inc., PAGCOR Davao City, Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte, Vice Mayor Inday Sara Duterte, Hon. Councilor Mabel Acosta, Davao Light and Power, Kia Motors, Bureau of Customs, and many many more.

From the bottom of my heart I also like to thank all Rotary Club member's, spouses and friends. Without them this event wouldn't have been so successful. Maraming salamat and Mabuhay!

Rotary Club East Davao helps ENDING POLIO

We have seen the ravages of polio many times in the past. An individual with an underdeveloped limb, a child who cannot walk because of an absence of muscular development, and a young girl who has drag herself on the floor because of her abnormal legs. These are all images of how this disease can hamper the quality of life of its victims. Rotary International has long been at the forefront of the fight to eradicate polio throughout the world.

As a part of this organization, the Rotary Club of East Davao realizes the urgency of totally eradicating this disease as soon as possible. Therefore in spite of the challenges in securing funding RCED believes there are benevolent individuals and groups out there who can help to erase this devastating disease from the earth.

As such and as Project Chairman, we have decided to embark on a fund raising event that will allow us to contribute to this noble endeavor.

WE WILL BE HOLDING A CLASSIC MUSIC CONCERT entitled "The Music We Share Will Show the World that We Care". In this concert we will be featuring four talented pianists, who will perform for a diverse audience from Davao City and other parts of Mindanao.

THIS WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE 5TH OF DECEMBER 2009 AT 6 PM AT THE CAP AUDITORIUM, ANDA STREET, DAVAO CITY.

Purchase tickets NOW and be a part as an invaluable supporter in making this concert a very fruitful and successful one.

Please contact SHEILA, Rotary Club of East Davao, CP# 0920-9534196 or landline (082) 302 8956 or KLAUS DORING, CP# 0927-4963149 or landline (082) 227 1761. Tickets are still availabe for PHP 1,000, 500, 300 and 100.

God bless!

Ein klassisches Konzert ganz besonderer Art erwartet Sie am 5. Dezember 2009 im CAP Auditorium in Davao City. Und Sie helfen!!! Beim Kauf einer Eintrittskarte spenden Sie automatisch fuer END POLIO IN THE PHILIPPINES! Der Rotary Club East Davao ist der Schirmherr fuer diese Benefizveranstaltung. Helfen Sie mit - und geniesen Sie Musik in hoechster Klasse und Guete!