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A masterclass in music and lyrics, 'ALPAS: Awit at Letra ng mga Pambansang Alagad ng Sining' is an album for the history books
National Artists are prominent individuals with sublime contributions to shaping the nation's soul, making recognition from the State imperative. With several of these National Artists for Music and National Artists for Literature contributing their genius and artistry in ALPAS: Awit at Letra ng mga Pambansang Alagad ng Sining, one should be ready not just for a sensorial journey at the fulcrum of letters and rhythms, but also a prospectus of cultural and historical wisdom for the ages.
And who better to fully stitch this album together in one masterful stroke than the Philippine Madrigal Singers?
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Above The Philippine Madrigal Singers
The Philippine Madrigal Singers
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Through the initiative of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) via Sentro Rizal, ALPAS was launched last July 14. The album is composed of twelve songs from various National Artists whose masterpieces have been transformed into musical renditions. The album aims to acquaint musicophiles, especially Filipinos in diaspora, with Philippine creative ingenuity.
At the historic Metropolitan Theatre, the Philippine Madrigal Singers performed live during the album launch the pieces, "Alitaptap", "Paraiso", "Noli Me Tangere Medley", "Hatinggabi", "Bahay Kubo", and "Sambayan".
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Above Guest of honour, National Artist for Literature Virgilio Almario, delivers a speech at the album launch
Guest of honour, National Artist for Literature Virgilio Almario, delivers a speech at the album launch
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National Artist for Literature Virgilio Almario, also known by his pen name Rio Alma, attended the event as the guest of honour. He said that the album aims to propel recognition of the works of other National Artists and raise awareness of our nation's history. He called for solidarity amongst Filipinos for our culture, including arts, music and literature, to truly flourish.
ALPAS is available on these streaming platforms: Spotify, Amazon Music, iTunes, YouTube Music and Deezer.
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