Milan-Based Soprano Christiana Serafin de Ocampo Returns to Manila for Four Homecoming Concerts
After years in Europe, acclaimed Milan-based spinto soprano Christiana “Tinette” Serafin de Ocampo is back in Manila for a two-month series of Homecoming Concerts.
The Manila dates are not a pause in her European career. They are part of what comes next. De Ocampo is establishing an Asian base while continuing her international work across Europe and expanding her artistic presence throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
Her homecoming brings together four announced performances from June to August 2026, moving from major opera arias to orchestral collaboration and a concert lecture. The organizers have also announced plans for masterclasses, with further details still to follow.
- Artist: Christiana “Tinette” Serafin de Ocampo
- Series: Homecoming Concerts
- Dates: June 13, June 14, July 11, and August 8, 2026
- Locations: Makati, Intramuros, and Ortigas
- Also announced: Masterclasses, with details still to follow
The series brings a Filipino soprano’s international experience back into conversation with audiences and emerging singers in the Philippines while opening the next phase of her work across the Asia-Pacific region.
Christiana Serafin de Ocampo’s Homecoming Concert schedule
Encore!
An evening of opera arias by Verdi, Puccini, Wagner, Strauss, and Massenet.
Featuring: Christiana Serafin de Ocampo, soprano; Dr. Peter Porticos, piano
Date and time: June 13, 2026, 6:00 PM
Venue: Manila Pianos Showroom, 4/F Ronac Lifestyle Center, Paseo de Magallanes, Makati City
Tickets: 0917-415-8876
Celli Sentimental
A program featuring works by Haydn, Mozart, and Villa-Lobos.
Featuring: Christiana Serafin de Ocampo, soprano; Damodar Das Castillo, cello; Manila Symphony Junior Orchestra; Dr. Renato Lucas, guest conductor
Date and time: June 14, 2026, 7:00 PM
Venue: Centro de Turismo, Intramuros, Manila
Tickets: Ticket2Me.com
Opera Up Close: A Concert Lecture Series
Featuring: Christiana Serafin de Ocampo, soprano; Mariel Ilusorio, piano
Date and time: July 11, 2026, 6:00 PM
Venue: Sunshine Place, Jupiter Street, Makati City
Tickets: sandy.hontiveros@gmail.com
Canciones von Guitarra
Featuring: Christiana Serafin de Ocampo, soprano
Date and time: August 8, 2026, 6:00 PM
Venue: Varlez Pianos, LGI Building, Ortigas Avenue
Tickets: Richard Sy Facunda, 0917-415-8876 or rsyfacunda@gmail.com
A homecoming that looks forward
De Ocampo’s return carries the weight of the years she spent building and refining her voice abroad, but the direction is forward. The Homecoming Concerts are part of her move to establish an Asian base while continuing her international work.
Born in Manila, De Ocampo initially pursued pre-medical studies at Sarah Lawrence College and Columbia University before turning toward music. She later received a scholarship to the New England Conservatory of Music, where she completed her studies in vocal performance under Edward Zambara.
During her years in New York, she developed her grounding in solo, sacred, and recital repertoire. She also worked with renowned Filipino soprano Evelyn Mandac.
Her professional engagements in the United States included work connected with Washington Opera, now Washington National Opera, as well as Washington Concert Opera and concerts associated with the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. She later continued her artistic development in Europe, including four and a half years in Paris and a period of focused study in Milan.
Before the four upcoming Homecoming Concerts, De Ocampo performed in Ritoma Vincitor! Arias Unleashed on April 19 and Curtains Up: Opera Meets Broadway on May 31.
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Solo portrait photo credit: Dominic Dimagmaliw. Performance details and posters are based on materials shared with Unsaulicited.