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SFA-AGR-509-07                                                                                                                                                       28 June 2007

MUSICAL EXCELLENCE OF PHILIPPINE MADRIGAL SINGERS CAPTURES GERMAN, 
INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCE AT RP INDEPENDENCE DAY CONCERT IN BERLIN

28 June 2007 — Philippine Ambassador to Germany Delia Domingo Albert reported to the Department of Foreign Affairs that the Philippine Madrigal Singers – the “Madz” – captured the hearts of German and international audiences yet again in a performance hosted by the Philippine Embassy on 18 June 2007 to celebrate the 109th Anniversary of the Declaration of Philippine Independence. 

The rich diversity of the choir’s repertoire ranged from sacred music, German and other classic songs, Philippine folk songs, and pop music, and the choir’s award-winning songs, including “Das Jagdlied” von Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy at the competition in France last year.  

Ambassador Albert welcomed about 500 guests, representing the diplomatic corps, German government contacts, the business and private sectors, the academe and the Filipino community.  At the end of the concert, Ambassador Albert introduced the special guests to the audience, other Filipino “stars” in Berlin such as Ms. Leah de los Santos who is lead female role of the “Beauty and the Beast” musical in Berlin, and Ms. Angelina Glass, Miss Germany-Universe 2007, whose father is Filipino.  

Mr. Yngve Romdal, male lead of many musicals in Berlin and in other cities in Germany , had high praises for the choir, saying, “The Madrigals is a world class choir.”  

The Madz is led by its Choirmaster Mark Anthony A. Carpio. The choral group has released 35 Philippine and international recordings.  

As part of the Embassy’s public diplomacy efforts to enhance Philippine-German relations, the Madrigal singers also gave public performances in various venues in Berlin , such as the St. Hedwig Cathedral, the Memorial Church and the Holy Ghost Church .  “Radio Berlin-Brandenburg Radio Multi-Kulti” also aired a 30-minute performance last 16 June.  Capping their Berlin stopover, the Madz also gave a mini concert at the gala night during the Global Summit of Women on 15 June.  END

/jay

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