St. Ambrose Catholic School – A Knight In The Roaring 20's
Auction Ends: Apr 20, 2024 08:00 PM EDT

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Private 45-min opera concert for 7 families

Item Number
176
Estimated Value
700 USD
Sold
400 USD to Live Event Bidder

The winning bid will go to FrontStream Global Fund (tax ID 26-3265577), a 501c3 nonprofit organization, which will send the donation to St. Ambrose Catholic School (tax ID 540842503) on behalf of the winner.

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Item Description

Private 45-min opera concert by Carlos Alberto Ibay on Saturday, May 18 at 2 pm.

The winner will be able to invite 6 families to join them for this exclusive experience, which will be held in the St. Ambrose gym. The concert will be followed by a small reception with drinks and cookies.

Want a sneak peak? Check out this video of Mr. Ibay performing at the Basilica of St. Peter and prepare to be amazed! https://youtu.be/0O-inilnkxc?si=ixYD9sMB8b_-iti-

Item Special Note

Carlos Alberto Ibay is a classically trained Filipino-American concert pianist and heroic tenor from Fairfax, Virginia who has been blind since infancy. He began playing piano when he was two years old and began singing at the age of three. A child prodigy, Ibay made his first public performance at age ten. Fluent in seven languages, he is a versatile performer who has performed in over a dozen countries.

Ibay made his debut at Carnegie Hall on October 1, 2005 and his Kennedy Center debut on November 30, 2006. He has performed for Vice President Al Gore, President George W. Bush, and Pope Francis. Ibay has also performed with the McLean Symphony, the Manila Symphony Orchestra, the Manassas Community Orchestra, and the Reston Community Orchestra. Ibay was the cantor, organist, and chorister at Saint Michael's Catholic Church in Annandale, Virginia for nine years. He also regularly performs at local venues, churches, fundraisers, and private events.