Madz Live in St. John's

The Filipino Association of Newfoundland & Labrador Inc. (FILAN) presents

June 30, 2024 /

6:00PM

(gates open at 5:00PM)

bethesda

pentecostal church

1 Escasoni Pl., St. John’s

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Recognized by the UNESCO as Artists for Peace for “putting their fame and influence to promote cultural diversity, intercultural dialogue and a culture of peace,” the Philippine Madrigal Singers is one of the most awarded choral groups in the world, having won all the top prizes in most of the world’s prestigious choral competitions, including the Grand Prix in the 2016 Concurso Internazionale di Guido d’ Arezzo, Arezzo, Italy. They hold the distinction of being the first choir in the world to win the prestigious European Grand Prix for Choral Singing twice (1997 and 2007) and the first Asian choir to be accorded the BrandLaureate Premiere Award by the Asia Pacific Brands Foundation (2012).

The group’s virtuosity across a vast repertoire range, its continuing promotion of Filipino choral works and the rousing and deeply emotional impact that each performance has on all audiences the world over, as they sing in the distinctive set-up of sitting in a semi-circle without a conductor, have established their reputation as a pioneering force in choral music and an inspirational role model for other choirs.

Founded in 1963, by National Artist for Music Professor Andrea O. Veneracion, the UP Madrigal Singers, now under designated successor Mark Anthony Carpio, demonstrate every day that choral music can be socially relevant and transformational. They have continued to touch hearts and souls of those who come to their performances and carried on various programs to nurture and develop future generations of conductors and choral singers all over the world.

Mark Anthony A. Carpio

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR AND CHOIRMASTER

Mark is currently a faculty of the Conducting and Choral Ensemble Department of the University of the Philippines College of Music, where he earned his Master's degree in Choral Conducting and his Bachelor's degree in Piano.

In 2001, Mark succeeded Prof. Andrea O. Veneracion, founder of the Philippine Madrigal Singers and Philippine National Artist for Music, as choirmaster of the group. Since then, he has continuously led the choir to even greater heights by winning in several international choral competitions.

Known for his collaboration with emerging composers, innovative programming, and approachability, he is a much sought-after choral clinician, giving choral workshops all over the Philippines and around the world. He is also frequently invited as an adjudicator in local and international choral competitions and as guest conductor.

Nurturing young singers is his passion. He directs the Consortium of Voices, a choral society of young choristers and also conducts the Pansol Choir, a church-based community choir. He also serves as the conductor of the Madz Schola Cantorum, where the top 20-25 students across the Philippines are awarded full scholarships as they train in singing, playing an instrument and choral music.

Mark is also a piano accompanist, vocal coach, and a countertenor soloist.

2024 THE PHILIPPINE MADRIGAL SINGERS

Mark Anthony Carpio, Choirmaster (Caloocan, Manila / Angat, Bulacan)

Perlita Reyes, Company Manager (Pasig City, Manila)

Leo Paolo Leal, Tour Manager (Malate, Manila)

SOPRANOS

Leslie Anne Abordo (Makati City, Manila)

Michaella “Micha” Mari Sanares (Valenzuela, Manila)

Claudette Elline Cruz (Bocaue, Bulacan)

Romina “Rona” Jose (Muntinlupa City, Manila)

Filianne Villaflor (Davao City, Davao del Sur)

TENORS