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The Philippine Madrigal Singers, one of the world's most awarded choral groups!

Be enthralled by ethereal choral music that only the Philippine Madz can perform! Philippine Madrigal Singers is one of the world’s best choirs after having consistently won all the top prizes in the world’s prestigious choral competitions for the last 42 years.

The Philippine Madrigal Singers (affectionately known as the “Madz”) was founded in 1963 by National Artist for Music, Professor Andrea O. Veneracion. The Madz is mostly composed of students, faculty and alumni from the University of the Philippines. The group’s trademark performance stance, singing in a semi-circle without a conductor, is instantly recognizable. A standard Madz performance clearly exhibits the seamless fusion of their musical virtuosity, technical proficiency and soulful singing. Their highly eclectic repertoire spans the breadth and length of vocal music: from Renaissance madrigals to the avant-garde, from Filipino and international folksongs to the latest pop hits, even from the most cerebral choral masterpieces to the most humorous of novelty numbers. This world-class choir can honestly sing anything with authenticity and professionalism while keeping their audience thoroughly entertained.

The group, also known as the UNIVERITY OF THE PHILIPPINES Madrigal Singers, is also resident artist of the CULTURAL CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES, and is currently under the musical genius of Choirmaster Mark Anthony Carpio who has led the Philippine Madrigal Singers to a first in choral music history. The Philippines' premier choir is now the only choir to win the coveted European Grand Prix twice in the competition's 19-year existence. The competition was held in Arezzo, Italy on August 26, 2007.

Listen to some samples of their breathtaking performances: