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ARDP’s Dance Towards Freedom (and History)

jude bautista — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 07:00:52 +0000

SABIHIN MO IKAW AY PILIPINO – Music by Ryan Cayabyab, Choreography by Lester Reguindin. Alice Reyes Dance Philippines’ (ARDP) SAYAW TUNGO SA KALAYAAN was held at the METROPOLITAN Theater last September 6, 2024. Photo by Jude Bautista

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By Jude Bautista

Dance and music have the power to convey ideas and emotion, even portray our country’s complex journey to independence. All in an inspiring and moving package.

That’s what Alice Reyes Dance Philippines (ARDP) was able to achieve with SAYAW TUNGO SA KALAYAAN last September 6, 2024. In the historic, art deco architecture of METROPOLITAN Theater, Manila.

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Attended by luminaries: Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna, National Artists Alice Reyes (Dance), Virgilio Almario (Literature), author Emelina Soriano-Almario, Thai Ambassador Tull Traisorat and D.O.T Culture and Arts Director Charlie Duñgo, among others.

From right: Natl Artist for Literature Virgilio Almario, author Emelina Soriano-Almario, Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna, Natl Artist for Dance Alice Reyes, D.O.T Culture and Arts Director Charlie Duñgo, ARDP Artistic Dir. Ronelson Yadao. Alice Reyes Dance Philippines’ (ARDP) SAYAW TUNGO SA KALAYAAN was held at the METROPOLITAN Theater last September 6, 2024. Photo by Jude Bautista

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From right: Thai Ambassador Tull Traisorat and friends; Alice Reyes Dance Philippines’ (ARDP) SAYAW TUNGO SA KALAYAAN was held at the METROPOLITAN Theater last September 6, 2024. Photo by Jude Bautista

Alice Reyes Mobbed By Fans

The show summarizes salient points in Philippine pre-colonial history to the Spanish period. Moving to harana and regional classics to today’s modern contemporary dance. Prior to the 6pm gala, an earlier performance at 3pm had the youth as an enthusiastic audience.

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National Artist for dance Alice Reyes is mobbed by young fans. Alice Reyes Dance Philippines’ (ARDP) SAYAW TUNGO SA KALAYAAN was held at the METROPOLITAN Theater last September 6, 2024. Photo by Jude Bautista

Most of them seeing the best ballet in the country for the first time. By curtain call, students from Dr Juan Nolasco High School, Mariano Marcos Memorial High School, Adamson University, PNU, University of Makati, mobbed Alice Reyes for groupfies and autographs.

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AN BABAYING TAGA-BICOL – Traditional Bicolano song, Choreography by Lester Reguindin,
Recording by Jeresa Grutas. Alice Reyes Dance Philippines’ (ARDP) SAYAW TUNGO SA KALAYAAN was held at the METROPOLITAN Theater last September 6, 2024. Photo by Jude Bautista

You can literally see the power of ballet conveying the story of our people. Art inspiring nationalism, the excitement that brings. The impact it has on their young minds is priceless. Which is reflected on their smiles in photos and videos with Alice Reyes. Showering genuine love and admiration for our National Artist for dance.

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Marynor Madamesila and Arman Ferrer; Alice Reyes Dance Philippines’ (ARDP) SAYAW TUNGO SA KALAYAAN was held at the METROPOLITAN Theater last September 6, 2024. Photo by Jude Bautista

Greatest Filipino Music

SAYAW TUNGO SA KALAYAAN’s music includes the work of National Artists for Music Ryan Cayabyab (GomBurZa), Dr Ramon N. Santos and Lucrecia Kasilag (MGA SINAUNANG TAO). And other popular composers Miguel Velarde Sr (DAHIL SAYO), Florante Aguilar (MANANG BIDAY), Fabian Obispo Jr (HANGIN NA SUMISINTA).

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AFTER WHOM – Music by Jerrold Tarrog, Choreography by Augustus ‘Bam’ Damian III. Alice Reyes Dance Philippines’ (ARDP) SAYAW TUNGO SA KALAYAAN was held at the METROPOLITAN Theater last September 6, 2024. Photo by Jude Bautista

Talented singer/actors functioned as narrators, as well as vocalists:

Shiela Valderrama-Martinez, Arman Ferrer, Marynor Madamesila, and David Ezra.

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David Ezra and Shiela Valderrama-Martinez; Alice Reyes Dance Philippines’ (ARDP) SAYAW TUNGO SA KALAYAAN was held at the METROPOLITAN Theater last September 6, 2024. Photo by Jude Bautista

GAP is modeled by (from left): Jessica Yang, Aya Abesamis and Jasmine Maierhofer at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista

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MGA SINAUNANG TAO – Musical excerpts by Dr Ramon N. Santos and Lucrecia Kasilag,
Choreography by Alice Reyes. Alice Reyes Dance Philippines’ (ARDP) SAYAW TUNGO SA KALAYAAN was held at the METROPOLITAN Theater last September 6, 2024. Photo by Jude Bautista

Honoring Indigenous Peoples

The show opened by honoring the original inhabitants of our nation. Creating a montage of our northern tribes. Then a scene where they meet with their Muslim brethren from the south. You could hear the use of gongs in the background. Along with the colorful textiles from the south fluttering, behind them.

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The very first song SAMU’T SARING IISA with music and lyrics by Kent Charcos. A young composer musician discovered through PHILPOP competition in 2020. SAMU’T SARING IISA was chosen as the official theme song for the 125^th anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine independence, last year.

SAMU’T SARING IISA – Music and Lyrics by Kent Charcos, Choreography by Ronelson Yadao. Alice Reyes Dance Philippines’ (ARDP) SAYAW TUNGO SA KALAYAAN was held at the METROPOLITAN Theater last September 6, 2024. Photo by Jude Bautista

Charcos, a native of Cebu City, wrote lyrics that highlight our diversity in language, peoples and culture. While the rhythmic, native inspired choreography is by ARDP Artistic Director Ronelson Yadao.

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From left: Ejay Arisola, Renzen Arboleda and Dan Dayo; GomBurZa – Music by Ryan Cayabyab, Michael Dadap and Francisco Santiago Choreography by Lester Reguindin. Alice Reyes Dance Philippines’ (ARDP) SAYAW TUNGO SA KALAYAAN was held at the METROPOLITAN Theater last September 6, 2024. Photo by Jude Bautista

GomBurZa NOT the Movie

The Spanish period was represented by the unjust execution of Gomez Burgos and Zamora.

The trio played by Renzen Arboleda, Ejay Arisola and Dan Dayo. A pivotal time in history which influenced the minds of Filipinos most notably novelist Jose Rizal. Also represented here by dancer Erl Sorilla.

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Foreground from left: Dan Dayo Ejay Arisola and Renzen Arboleda. GomBurZa – Music by Ryan Cayabyab, Michael Dadap and Francisco Santiago Choreography by Lester Reguindin. Alice Reyes Dance Philippines’ (ARDP) SAYAW TUNGO SA KALAYAAN was held at the METROPOLITAN Theater last September 6, 2024. Photo by Jude Bautista

Incidentally, Krina Cayabyab composed the theme SA DUYAN NG BAYAN for GOMBURZA (the award winning film) in 2023 MMFF. This was not used for this particular piece. Choreographer Lester Reguindin was able to encapsulate the painful story of Filipino’s ascension to men of the cloth and their eventual suppression. He combined the music of Ryan Cayabyab’s Gloria from the Misa series. With Michael Dadap’s drum and march music. Ending with Francisco Santiago’s PILIPINAS KONG MAHAL.

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Francisco Santiago and Michael Dadap

Here, Ryan Cayabyab was not the only composer of note: “Michael Dadap became the first recipient of the 2000 ARTIST OF THE YEAR AWARD sponsored by the Flushing Council on the Arts in Queens. In December 2006, he received the PHILIPPINE PRESIDENTIAL AWARD (Pamana ng Lahi Award) in recognition of his remarkable achievements as a virtuoso musician, composer, music teacher, proponent of Philippine traditional music, and for promoting Philippine culture and causes through his work. From https://dadapaguilar.com/

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From left: Ejay Arisola, Dan Dayo and Renzen Arboleda; GomBurZa – Music by Ryan Cayabyab, Michael Dadap and Francisco Santiago Choreography by Lester Reguindin. Alice Reyes Dance Philippines’ (ARDP) SAYAW TUNGO SA KALAYAAN was held at the METROPOLITAN Theater last September 6, 2024. Photo by Jude Bautista

“Francisco Santiago (January 29, 1889 – September 28, 1947) was a Filipino musician, sometimes called The Father of Kundiman Art Song… He is one of the most celebrated Filipino composers today. His kundiman ANAK DALITA and PAKIUSAP are in the standard repertoire of Filipino singers today. A hall in the Head Office of BDO was named in his honor as the Francisco Santiago Hall. It was mainly used for kundiman contests of the Makati city government”. From https://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/Francisco_Santiago

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GomBurZa – Music by Ryan Cayabyab, Michael Dadap and Francisco Santiago
Choreography by Lester Reguindin. Alice Reyes Dance Philippines’ (ARDP) SAYAW TUNGO SA KALAYAAN was held at the METROPOLITAN Theater last September 6, 2024. Photo by Jude Bautista

Josephine Bracken (Monica Gana) haunts Jose Rizal’s (Erl Sorilla) dreams prior to his execution. DAHIL SAYO – Music by Miguel Velarde Sr. Lyrics by Dominador Santiago,
Choreography by Alice Reyes, Recording by Philippine Madrigal Singers. Alice Reyes Dance Philippines’ (ARDP) SAYAW TUNGO SA KALAYAAN was held at the METROPOLITAN Theater last September 6, 2024. Photo by Jude Bautista

Heart Rending DAHIL SA’YO

Perhaps the most moving music of the night is the Philippine Madrigal Singer’s version of the classic DAHIL SA’YO. With Monica Gana and Erl Sorilla portraying the ill-fated couple of Josephine Bracken and Jose Rizal. MADZ, vibrato, blending with the longing inherent in the lyrics made it even more emotional and heart rending.

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The combination of the emotion that Monica Gana was able to elicit as Bracken haunting Rizal in his cell and the music, made it so powerful. Sorilla in his facial expressions showed the pain and longing our hero felt prior to his own execution. A masterpiece choreographed by National Artist Alice Reyes.

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Philippine Madrigal Singers – Dahil sa Iyo

Writer Myles A. Garcia was able to research for a comprehensive article on DAHIL SAYO. Correctly identifying the lyricist and original composer, “DAHIL SA IYO first appeared in the 1937 film BITUING MARIKIT, the very first feature film of Sampaguita Pictures, although the song was heard on the Manila Hotel dance floor a year before. BITUING MARIKIT (Pretty Star) starred Elsa Oria and a young Rogelio de la Rosa. Mike Velarde Sr. is the original composer of the song and Dominador Santiago wrote the original Tagalog lyrics. The song bears a 1938 Filipino copyright.”

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Erl Sorilla (Rizal); DAHIL SAYO – Music by Miguel Velarde Sr. Lyrics by Dominador Santiago,
Choreography by Alice Reyes, Recording by Philippine Madrigal Singers. Alice Reyes Dance Philippines’ (ARDP) SAYAW TUNGO SA KALAYAAN was held at the METROPOLITAN Theater last September 6, 2024. Photo by Jude Bautista (33)

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Renzen Arboleda; KADA PANINGKAMOT / Every Hardworker aka SI FILEMON, Music by Yoyoy Villame, Choreography by Al Abraham, Recording by Lea Salonga. Alice Reyes Dance Philippines’ (ARDP) SAYAW TUNGO SA KALAYAAN was held at the METROPOLITAN Theater last September 6, 2024. Photo by Jude Bautista

ZARA at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Alice Reyes Dance Philippines’ (ARDP) SAYAW TUNGO SA KALAYAAN was held at the METROPOLITAN Theater last September 6, 2024. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Celine at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista

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From left: #10 Eleonor Valderrama, #9 Katarina Maria Casem Martinez; candidates wore swimwear designed by Yvonne Quisumbing, Hajji Godinez for SALMALTO, Philip Tampus, Vania Romoff and OJ Hofer. Photo was taken during Miss Resort’s World Final Runway competition at the New Port Performing Arts Theater Resort’s World Manila last Nov 23, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista

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TELEBONG – Traditional Folk song, Choreography by Alice Reyes, Recording by Philippine Madrigal Singers. Alice Reyes Dance Philippines’ (ARDP) SAYAW TUNGO SA KALAYAAN was held at the METROPOLITAN Theater last September 6, 2024. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Mico Boutique at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Original Penguin at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista

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ZARA at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista

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WAREHOUSE at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Onitsuka Tiger at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Shiela Valderrama-Martinez; Alice Reyes Dance Philippines’ (ARDP) SAYAW TUNGO SA KALAYAAN was held at the METROPOLITAN Theater last September 6, 2024. Photo by Jude Bautista

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from right: RWM VP of Casino Operations Hakan Dagtas, RWM Pres. Kingson Sian, 1st Runner Up Michelle Gavagan (Amazing Race Winner), Miss Resorts World 2012 Alexandra Salmeron, 2nd Runner Up Karen Gallman (Ms. Photogenic) and Scribble Works Prods Mng Dir. Tati Fortuna. The top 3 were given their Chanel bags from Milan Station along with getting Genting Star Tourism Academy Scholarships and Resort’s World Entertainment card with P25,000 load. Photo was taken during Miss Resort’s World Final Runway competition at the New Port Performing Arts Theater Resort’s World Manila last Nov 23, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista

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DEBENHAMS at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Nonito Donaire retains his WBO Feather Weight Title after his KO of Jorge Arce. Behind him with sunglasses is Fil-Am singer Apl D’Ap. The fight was held in Toyota Center in Houston Texas, Dec 16, 2012, Manila time.

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from right: Ms Resort’s World 2012 Alexandra Salmeron and #15 Jo Anne Dagohoy (Best in Talent) ; candidates wore swimwear designed by Yvonne Quisumbing, Hajji Godinez for SALMALTO, Philip Tampus, Vania Romoff and OJ Hofer. Photo was taken during Miss Resort’s World Final Runway competition at the New Port Performing Arts Theater Resort’s World Manila last Nov 23, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Audie Gemora and ARDP. Pres. Tats Manahan. Alice Reyes Dance Philippines’ (ARDP) SAYAW TUNGO SA KALAYAAN was held at the METROPOLITAN Theater last September 6, 2024. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Celine at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Fashionistas capture the latest trends with tablets this year along with cellphones and digital cameras. Photo by Jude Bautista

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from left: #6 Roxane Jesalva, #8 Jade Dy, #7 Michelle Gavagan and #5 Julian Flores; candidates wore swimwear designed by Yvonne Quisumbing, Hajji Godinez for SALMALTO, Philip Tampus, Vania Romoff and OJ Hofer. Photo was taken during Miss Resort’s World Final Runway competition at the New Port Performing Arts Theater Resort’s World Manila last Nov 23, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Daniel Hechter at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Marynor Madamesila; MGA SINAUNANG TAO, Musical excerpts by Dr Ramon N. Santos and Lucrecia Kasilag, Choreography by Alice Reyes. Alice Reyes Dance Philippines’ (ARDP) SAYAW TUNGO SA KALAYAAN was held at the METROPOLITAN Theater last September 6, 2024. Photo by Jude Bautista

From left: #18 Angeli Gomez #19 Phoebe Pataytay; candidates wore swimwear designed by Yvonne Quisumbing, Hajji Godinez for SALMALTO, Philip Tampus, Vania Romoff and OJ Hofer. Photo was taken during Miss Resort’s World Final Runway competition at the New Port Performing Arts Theater Resort’s World Manila last Nov 23, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Jorge Arce still looked tough after his first knockdown. The fight was held in Toyota Center in Houston Texas, Dec 16, 2012, Manila time.

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Daniel Hechter at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Bauhaus at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Mossimo Dutti at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Mossimo Dutti at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista

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From left: Renzen Arboleda, Dan Dayo and Ejay Arisola. GomBurZa – Music by Ryan Cayabyab, Michael Dadap and Francisco Santiago Choreography by Lester Reguindin. Alice Reyes Dance Philippines’ (ARDP) SAYAW TUNGO SA KALAYAAN was held at the METROPOLITAN Theater last September 6, 2024. Photo by Jude Bautista

Celio* at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Marks & Spencer at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Alice Reyes Dance Philippines’ (ARDP) SAYAW TUNGO SA KALAYAAN was held at the METROPOLITAN Theater last September 6, 2024. Photo by Jude Bautista

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King and I’s Bo Cerrudo serenade the crowd during Miss Resort’s World Final Runway competition at the New Port Performing Arts Theater Resort’s World Manila last Nov 23, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista

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From left: #4 Kaara Tan and #1 Karen Gallman ; candidates wore swimwear designed by Yvonne Quisumbing, Hajji Godinez for SALMALTO, Philip Tampus, Vania Romoff and OJ Hofer. Photo was taken during Miss Resort’s World Final Runway competition at the New Port Performing Arts Theater Resort’s World Manila last Nov 23, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Josephine Bracken (Monica Gana) haunts Jose Rizal’s (Erl Sorilla) dreams prior to his execution. DAHIL SAYO – Music by Miguel Velarde Sr. Lyrics by Dominador Santiago, Choreography by Alice Reyes, Recording by Philippine Madrigal Singers. Alice Reyes Dance Philippines’ (ARDP) SAYAW TUNGO SA KALAYAAN was held at the METROPOLITAN Theater last September 6, 2024. Photo by Jude Bautista

#1 Karen Gallman; candidates wore swimwear designed by Yvonne Quisumbing, Hajji Godinez for SALMALTO, Philip Tampus, Vania Romoff and OJ Hofer. Photo was taken during Miss Resort’s World Final Runway competition at the New Port Performing Arts Theater Resort’s World Manila last Nov 23, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Josephine Bracken (Monica Gana) haunts Jose Rizal’s (Erl Sorilla) dreams prior to his execution. DAHIL SAYO – Music by Miguel Velarde Sr. Lyrics by Dominador Santiago, Choreography by Alice Reyes, Recording by Philippine Madrigal Singers. Alice Reyes Dance Philippines’ (ARDP) SAYAW TUNGO SA KALAYAAN was held at the METROPOLITAN Theater last September 6, 2024. Photo by Jude Bautista

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#4 Kaara Tan ; candidates wore swimwear designed by Yvonne Quisumbing, Hajji Godinez for SALMALTO, Philip Tampus, Vania Romoff and OJ Hofer. Photo was taken during Miss Resort’s World Final Runway competition at the New Port Performing Arts Theater Resort’s World Manila last Nov 23, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Josephine Bracken (Monica Gana) haunts Jose Rizal’s (Erl Sorilla) dreams prior to his execution. DAHIL SAYO – Music by Miguel Velarde Sr. Lyrics by Dominador Santiago, Choreography by Alice Reyes, Recording by Philippine Madrigal Singers. Alice Reyes Dance Philippines’ (ARDP) SAYAW TUNGO SA KALAYAAN was held at the METROPOLITAN Theater last September 6, 2024. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Celio* at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Ben Sherman at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Ben Sherman at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Bauhaus at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista

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ZARA at Shangri La Plaza’s Season of Opulence Fashion show last Nov 18, 2012. Photo by Jude Bautista

Alice Reyes Dance Philippines’ (ARDP) SAYAW TUNGO SA KALAYAAN was held at the METROPOLITAN Theater last September 6, 2024. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Josephine Bracken (Monica Gana) haunts Jose Rizal’s (Erl Sorilla) dreams prior to his execution. DAHIL SAYO – Music by Miguel Velarde Sr. Lyrics by Dominador Santiago, Choreography by Alice Reyes, Recording by Philippine Madrigal Singers. Alice Reyes Dance Philippines’ (ARDP) SAYAW TUNGO SA KALAYAAN was held at the METROPOLITAN Theater last September 6, 2024. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Madz Goes Mad

jude bautista — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:36:26 +0000

Phil. Madrigal Singers more popularly known as ‘Madz’ absolutely rocks! Photo by Jude Bautista

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Phil. Madrigal Singers more popularly known as ‘Madz’ absolutely rocks! Photo by Jude Bautista

Written and photographed

By Jude Bautista

Their voices reached the notes perfectly in unison and as the cymbals portion of the ‘William Tell Overture’ came in one of them started to emulate the sound. His two empty hands coming together for an invisible pair of cymbals. The sound however was coming form his mouth, much like beat boxing. You can hear them crash together along with the flawlessly sung voices of the Philippine Madrigal Singers or ‘Madz’ for short. He was wildly swinging the imaginary cymbals. Later on he also used a co member’s belly as a bass drum. Don’t worry in spite of the pictures, no one was hurt. It was the intensity of the sounds coming out of his mouth and his motions that made everything so real. The pained facial expressions of the Madz singers around him also helped.

The bass drum is the nearest thing beside him. From left to right. Photo by Jude Bautista

The bass drum is the nearest thing beside him. From left to right. Photo by Jude Bautista

They performed at the CCP for the Press launch of their 2011 Calendar of events. One of the up coming events soon is the first International Guitar Fest from January 27-30, followed by ‘Pasinaya’ multi arts festival on February 6^th. And the Phil Madrigal Singer’s February 12-13 concert at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Check out the full list of events below.

Catch Madz in CCP on February 12-13, 2011

Catch Madz in CCP on February 12-13, 2011. Photo by Jude Bautista

Beat boxing was not something you’d expect from one of the most distinguished and successful chorale group in the Philippines. But they pulled it off with aplomb. They are the original chorale group that put our country on the map, decades before ‘Glee’ was aired. ‘Polka sa Nayon’, ‘Bahay Kubo (Chitchiritchit)’ were among the Filipino songs that earned the European Grand Prix in Choral Singing in Arezzo, Italy in 2007. According to the official Madz website, “…the first choir in the competition’s history to win it twice and the only Asian choir to do so”. Just last year they were also conferred the prestigious Guidoneum Award 2010 by the Fondazione Guido d’Arezzo in Italy.

Madz sing with perfect blending. Photo by Jude Bautista

Madz sing with perfect blending. Photo by Jude Bautista

Conductor John Pamintuan shared in his website, “Fondazione Guido d’Arezzo president Francesco Lusi said that the foundation has ‘followed attentively and with great pleasure the fruitful activities of the Madrigal Singers and are grateful for all that the Philippine Madrigal Singers have done for the choral world”.

Cultural Center of the Philippines Upcoming events:

Pic is From last year’s successful First International Guitar Festival. Photo provided by the CCP.
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Pic is From last year’s successful First International Guitar Festival. Photo provided by the CCP.

The 2011 PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL GUITAR FESTIVAL & COMPETITION will be held on January 27-30 and features guitar workshops, master classes and concerts of outstanding local and foreign guitarists, guitar ensembles, orchestra and display of world class guitars. Presented in cooperation with The Guitar Friends, the First Philippine International Guitar Competition will also be held at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theater), Little Theater Lobby and the Museo ng Kalinangang Pilipino.

If you didn’t catch Sinulog, Pasinaya is just as good, happening on Feb 6. Photo provided by the CCP.

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If you didn’t catch Sinulog, Pasinaya is just as good, happening on Feb 6. Photo provided by the CCP.

The annual PASINAYA (CCP OPEN HOUSE FESTIVAL), the one-day “See-all-you can, Pay what-you-can” multi-arts festival will be held on February 6, Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The festival will showcase a street dance spectacle featuring the grand champion of the Sinulog Festival, excerpts of CCP theater, music and dance shows, and a grand finale of a thousand voices singing the choral version of Jose Rizal’s “Mi Ultimo Adios” accompanied by the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra and the UST Symphony Orchestra. The festival also features visual arts exhibits, activities for children and families, film screenings and arts and crafts fair.

Violinist Tianwa Yang is better than Vanessa Mae. Photo provided by the CCP.

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Violinist Tianwa Yang is better than Vanessa Mae. Photo provided by the CCP.

In cooperation with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the International Theater Institute (ITI)-Philippines, a festival of monologues and one person shows entitled MONODRAMA MANILA will be held from February 8-18 at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theater) and Tanghalang Huseng Batute (Experimental Theater).

Volkswagen Foundation prize “Star of Tomorrow” and Prix Montblanc 2006 awardee, Chinese violinist TIANWA YANG performs with the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra on February 11 with Johannes Brahms’ Violin Concerto in D major, op. 77. The concert also includes Ludwig Van Beethoven’s 5^th Symphony and George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. Maestro Olivier Ochanine conducts.

On February 12-13, the world acclaimed PHILIPPINE MADRIGAL SINGERS returns to the CCP stage with classical and contemporary repertoire at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (Main Theater).

A DOUBLE A: DUO PIANO CONCERT featuring Berlin-based concert pianist and recording artist Abelardo Galang II and award-winning pianist and New York banking professional Jose Artemio Panganiban III return to the CCP stage on February 16 in a concert of works for two pianos by Brahms, Poulenc and Rachmaninoff at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theater).

DON QUIXOTE, Miguel de Cervantes’s tale of love, valor and unflinching idealism will be interpreted in ballet by Ballet Philippines and guest dancer Connor Walsh of the Houston Ballet, to be performed on February 17-20 at the CCP Main Theater.