Madz, UE, Imusicapella headline Robert Delgado Choral Festival

MANILA, Philippines - The Robert Delgado Choral Festival was held recently at the Philamlife Auditorium.

The concert featured 13 of the country’s top chorales, all performing the works of renowned choral arranger Robert Delgado. Headlining the show were the Philippine Madrigal Singers, the University of the East Chorale, and Imusicapella. Also featured were Chorus Vocales from the Shrine of Jesus Church at Guadalupe Nuevo, Maryknoll Sanctuary Chorale from Baguio City, Tarlac State University Chamber Choir, Holy Angel University Chorale from Angeles City, the Lighter Side Movement from San Felipe Neri Parish in Mandaluyong, St John Marie Vianney Chorale, Alay-Himig, the Sisters of Mary Chorale from Boys Town, the Napocor Chorale, and the National Grid Corporation Chorale.

The concert coincided with the launching of “Invocations,” the compilation of liturgical works arranged by Robert Delgado, which was performed that evening. The event also kicked off fundraising efforts for the Philippine Male Singers, who will represent the country at the Festival Internacional de Canto Coral en Cataluna, which will take place in September at Puig-Reig, Barcelona, Spain. 

Delgado, who is currently choirmaster for the Philippine Male Singers, is a choral conductor, composer and arranger, clinician, jury, publisher and choral events organizer.