Goldenberg Concert Series XI : Pag - Ibig

The Office of the Social Secretary is proud to present the eleventh installment from the Goldenberg Concert Series featuring decorated and renowned artists, Ms. Rachelle Gerodias-Park, Mr. Byeong-In Park and Mr. Jude Areopagita.

Rachelle Gerodias-Park is a distinguished Filipina soprano who has captivated audiences over three decades.  Educated at the Eastman School of Music and the Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts, she has performed globally with renowned conductors and orchestras. Her accolades include the following :

• The Outstanding Young Men award in 2010
• The Outstanding Women in the Nation's Service award in 2013
• The first Aliw Awards Hall of Fame recipient for Best Female Classical Performer
• The first Filipina to work with opera legend Mirella Freni
• The first Filipina to perform at The Daegu Opera House in South Korea
• The Philippine LEAF Award for Classical Music

Rachelle's artistry is evident in her acclaimed performances, including her European debut as Liu in Turandot and roles at the Singapore Lyric Opera.  Her recent portrayal in Puccini's Suor Angelica, highlights her exceptional talent. Beyond performing, she mentors future artists at the Gerodias-Park Music Studio and founded the Rachelle Gerodias Music Foundation, providing scholarships for aspiring musicians.

Byeong-In Park, an acclaimed Korean baritone who has captivated audiences around the globe with his rich, powerful voice and dynamic stage presence. Trained by the legendary tenor Francisco Araiza at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Stuttgart, Germany, his impressive repertoire include :

• Germont in La Traviata in Seoul
• Simone in Gianni Schicchi with the Singapore Lyric Opera
• Ottokar in Freischütz with the Philharmonie Reutlingen in Germany
• Demetrius in A Midsummer Night's Dream
• Alfio in Cavalleria Rusticana
• Eugene Onegin with the Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra in Germany
• Tonio in I Pagliacci at The Daegu Opera House in Korea.

Now based in the Philippines, Byeong-In is a sought-after artist who performs with leading orchestras such as the Manila Symphony and the Philippine Philharmonic. His roles Belcore in L'Elisir d'Amore and Enrico in Lucia di Lammermoor earned him recognition in L'Opera Magazine. As an educator at the Gerodias-Park Voice Studio, he nurtures future vocal talents alongside his wife, Rachelle Gerodias— sharing his passion and shaping the future of opera in the Philippines.

Albert Jude Areopagita's musical journey began at the age of four when his mother introduced him to the piano.  Under her guidance and Evelyn Belgica's mentorship, Jude's passion for music blossomed.  Although he initially pursued Dentistry at the Centro Escolar University, he also took advanced piano lessons from Prof. Erlinda Fule at the University of Santo Tomas. He graduated dentistry, but pursued his passion for music.  He spent four transformative years accompanying students of the esteemed Maestra Mercedes Matias-Santiago, which deepened his love  for the art and established himself as a skilled accompanist.

Today, Jude is a sought-after collaborator for classical and pop singers, enhancing vocal performances with his expertise.  His passion for music enriches both his life  and those he has worked with—blending his early training with extensive experience.

The beautiful concert took place on the 7th of February 2025, at the majestic Goldenberg Mansion.  The show had two sets with a special audience from various educational institutions at 2pm and 5pm.

The 2pm show welcomed musically inclined students from Sta. Ana Elementary School, National Teacher’s College, STI Sta. Mesa and the Fernando Ma. Guerrero Elementary School to the historical venue.  The students were left in awe of the highly esteemed and decorated trio of musicians whose long list of musical accolades were on full display.  They enjoyed the stellar performances of the Pag-Ibig themed concert at the enchanting Goldenberg Mansion.