It was an amazing concert at the Gloria Laureana San Pedro Rosales (GLSR) Theater last November 16, as the world-renowned Philippine Madrigal Singers also known as MADZ performed a variety of acapella songs with such finesse deserving of their title in time for its 56th anniversary.
The group is one of the most awarded choirs in Asia and in the world. Since its inception in 1963 with founder the late Professor Andrea O. Veneracion, the group has consistently won major prizes in the most prestigious international choral competitions for decades. Because of its impressive track record and musical virtuosity, the Philippine Madrigal Singers is now regarded as one of the best choirs in the world.
Now, under the direction of Mark Anthony Carpio, the ensemble continues to perform a wide repertoire of various styles and forms: Renaissance music, Classical music, Filipino and international folksongs, contemporary and avant-garde music, opera and even popular music. Their specialization and focus on the madrigal idiom have inspired their unique set-up of singing while seated in a semi-circle, without a conductor.
The benefit was hosted by the Capitol University Alumni Association Inc. (CUAA) and Capitol University. The Philippine Madrigal Singers has been performing in Cagayan de Oro over the years and has been graciously hosted by the University since the 90s.
Kicking off the concert was Capitol University’s very own Glee Club, along with performances by other Glee clubs from different schools in the city who were fortunate enough to have had a workshop under MADZ.
CU Executive Vice President, Dr. Fe R. Juarez for her opening remark shared the history between MADZ and the university and the group’s first concert in 1998, 21 years ago. She also expressed her sincere thanks to everyone who has come and supported the benefit concert that evening.
“We would like to thank the Cultural Center of the Phillippines’ cultural exchange department headed by Carmencita J. Bernardo, the Capitol University Alumni Association Inc., Capitol University who have hosted MADZ over the years and built friendship, local choirs, and sponsors, Thank you for your generosity,” Capitol University Executive Vice President, Dr. Fe R. Juarez.
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