Corazon kabayao family biography

Gilopez kabayao brought classical violin music to the

It seemed almost inevitable that Farida would find her place in music and theatre. After all, the talent was in her blood. As a teenager, Farida discovered that, aside from music, she had another calling. Since then, the stage has become her second home. She has performed with Repertory Philippines, taking on roles in classic plays Cinderella, Fiddler on the Roof and My Fair Lady, as well as joining numerous international and local performances with her family.

Her older sister Sicilienne and younger brother Gilberto are also talented violinists, both been playing the instrument since they were children. Together with their renowned parents, they make up the tour de force Kabayao Quintet. The group has performed all over the world, their flair and gift in music recognized from here in the Philippines to the United States and back.

People would assume that having maestros as parents, the three Kabayao children would have been roped into music whether they liked it or not. Retelling a performance she will never forget, Farida says she knows that her family will always behind her through thick and thin. For my solo, I performed a short piece by Bach. But there was a part in the piece where I stumbled.