S5E06: Choral excellence from the Philippines: Mark Anthony Carpio of the Philippine Madrigal Singers and Christopher Arceo of Aleron
We have a special place in our hearts for the choral music of the Philippines, and we have many mutual friends who were raised in the Filipino choral tradition. Thanks to our dear friend Robin Estrada, we were lucky enough to get not one, but TWO incredible choral conductors to join us for this episode of In Unison: Mark Anthony Carpio of the Philippine Madrigal Singers, and Christopher Arceo of Aleron. We left this interview feeling incredibly inspired by these ensembles’ dedication to excellence, and we’re sure you will too.
Edited by Fausto Daos
Music excerpts
“Ili-Ili, Tulog Anay,” by Ily Matthew Maniano, performed by the Philippine Madrigal Singers, featured on the album Euphonos
“Stars,” by Ēriks Ešenvalds, performed by Aleron, featured on the album Dakilang Hiwaga
“Nanay, Tatay,” from Larong Pambata Suite, by Ily Matthew Maniano, performed by the Philippine Madrigal Singers, featured on the album Euphonos
“O Dakilang Hiwaga,” by Gianpaolo Eleria, performed by Aleron, featured on the album Into the Long Night
“Dogalen a Mabaso,” by Nilo Alcala, performed by the Philippine Madrigal Singers, featured on the album Onomatopoeia
Episode references
Support In Unison!
Theme Song: Mr. Puffy by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by Dynamic