Himig Ng Puso: An Evening of Music for a Cause
Opening the 2026 concert series with a concert for a cause
We are very excited to present our first show of the 2026 season, the 5th concert of the entire series, since founding the Philippines-Tokyo Concert Series in 2024.
For this special evening, we proudly present Mr. Isaac Ishmael Iglesias, tenor, a Philippine-based opera singer, together with Carell Ethilca Henry, a Japan-based Filipino pianist.
Join us on Wednesday, April 22, from 19:00–20:30, for a delightful, romantic, and heartwarming concert featuring Philippine Kundiman, the classical art songs of the Philippines. The program will also include beloved Filipino classics, OPM favorites, and selections from Broadway.
Isaac Ishmael Iglesias, tenor
Isaac began singing and performing at a very young age. As a child, he appeared in several musicals, including Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, productions by Tanghalang Pilipino at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, where he played the roles of Basilio and Quiroga.
He graduated in 2017 with a Bachelor of Music degree, major in Voice Performance, from St. Scholastica's College, Manila, and has since performed in various operas, musicals, and zarzuelas such as Lucia di Lammermoor, The Magic Flute, and Walang Sugat.
He was also part of the Manila Camerata Artists, who represented the Philippines at the ASEAN Music Festival in Haiphong, Vietnam, in 2019, where they bagged the most gold medals and were later recognized by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts with the Ani ng Dangal Award for Music in 2021.
One of his more notable concerts took place in 2021, titled "Forte: A Pop Orchestra Concert," where he performed with P-Pop Kings SB19 and vocal powerhouses 4th Impact. He also performed during the Filipino cultural concert organized by the Philippine Mission to ASEAN in Jakarta, Indonesia, in December 2023.
In 2025, he was invited to perform in Los Angeles, California, for an event by the Consulate General of the Republic of the Philippines in Los Angeles in celebration of Filipino American History Month, entitled "Philippine Music Gems: From Kundiman to OPM."
Currently, he serves as a part-time faculty member at the College of Music of his alma mater, St. Scholastica's College, and at Centro Escolar Las Piñas, both as a choir conductor and voice teacher. He also teaches voice at Primo Music Lab.
Kate Henry, piano
Kate Henry, a pianist from Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, is a classically trained performer, licensed music educator, and author of a children's piano book series. Based in Tokyo, she teaches at an international school in Japan and runs her own piano studio, organizing recitals and performing regularly as a soloist, accompanist, and lounge pianist. She is the founder of the Philippines–Tokyo Concert Series, dedicated to promoting Philippine music to international audiences.
She recently obtained her Artist status under the Tokyo Immigration Office, proving her work and achievements in the field of the arts. Holding a Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Music Education, she continues to dedicated her expertise not only in performing but also in teaching the next generations of musicians.
Access to the hall
Musashino Swing Hall
〒180-0022 Tokyo, Musashino, Sakai, 2 Chome−14−1 スイングビル
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0422-54-1313
Nearest train station: Musashi Sakai Station, Chuo Line