<![CDATA[Koro Ilustrado - News & Updates]]>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:32:41 -0800Weebly<![CDATA[Koro Ilustrado: The raising choir from the Philippines [REPOST]]]>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:14:15 -0800http://koroilustrado.weebly.com/1/post/2012/04/koro-ilustrado-the-raising-choir-from-the-philippines-repost.html
(Originally published at http://www.madlyjuicy.com by Rodolfo de Guzman  - Koro Ilustrado: The raising choir from the Philippines)

Choral music is often seen as an old-school type of music only for church people, but, it can be perfectly attuned to the modern times when the ensemble feels right. 

A Philippines-based all male choral ensemble, Koro Illustrado was formed in 2007 to bring choral music closer to the people and to revive the old tradition of choral singing by making it alive and dynamic.

Koro means choir, and Ilustrado in Spanish refers to a class of people highly educated, cultured, sophisticated and who often did not belong to the affluent families during the Spanish Colonial era in the Philippines in the 19th century.

Each member of Koro Ilustrado has extensive singing and choral music experience having been part of choral groups when they were in college, in their church or local community/parish choirs.

Today, the ensemble exemplifies the deity of the Filipino choral music scene with their wide range of repertoire from the traditional Original Pilipino Music to standards, pop, jazz and even contemporary music that endears them to their audience from all ages and generations.

Koro Ilustrado’s choirmasters, Jong Piquero and Anna Abeleda-Piquero, are both seasoned artists with a cache of experience in conducting choirs and singing groups.

Since its creation, the group has been making waves in the choral singing scene with stellar performances. In 2010, it performed with the world renowned Madrigal Singers of the University of the Philippines. They also participated in the 2010 MBC National Choral Competition where they reached the finals held at the Star City Theater in Manila. More accolades were given to Koro Ilustrado in 2011 that can be considered milestones in their budding career. It was featured in the Symposium on Choral Music 2011 held in Bandung, Indonesia; it held its 3rd Annual Concert at the Philam Life Auditorium; it joined the highly acclaimed Filipino maestro Ryan Cayabyab in the Thousand Voice Project; it performed with the Madrigal Singers dubbed Madz Et Al 2011: Latina Americana; and it made its presence felt once more at the semi-finals night of the 2011 MBC National Choral Competition.

Today, Koro Ilustrado continues to polish its craft through constant practice with each member fully dedicated and committed to perfecting it.

So if you are quite tired of listening to rock, pop or jazz, just log on to their website at www.koroilustrado.weebly.com and treat yourself to a different tune from this side of the planet, the magical world of music in the Philippines!

Watch them performing 2010 Waka Waka at the MBC National Choral Competition

 
]]><![CDATA[Symposium on Choral Music 2011, Bandung]]>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 19:01:50 -0800http://koroilustrado.weebly.com/1/post/2011/04/symposium-on-choral-music-2011-bandung.htmlKoro Ilustrado will be one of the choirs that will be featured during the Symposium on Choral Music 2011 on June 29 to July 2, 2011 in Bandung, Indonesia.
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The following choirs have qualified for the semifinals of this year's MBC National Choral Competition: 

CHILDREN'S CHOIR CATEGORY

December 6

Bagong Silangan Elementary School QC
Isabelo de los Reyes Elementary School Tondo
Quezon City Performing Arts Foundation
St Paul College Pasig

December 7

Koro del Pilar of Malolos
St Paul College of Paranaque
Pasig Catholic College
Legarda Elementary School

December 8

Laoag Central Elementary School
Pilgrim Christian College - Cagayan de Oro
Commonwealth Elementary School QC
Malate Catholic School

December 9

Samiweng Singers - Ilocos Norte
Calasiao Children's Chorus
Cebu Normal University
Juan Luna Elementary School


OPEN CATEGORY

December 6 -
Koro Ilustrado
University of Makati
FEU Chorale
Coro San Benildo
Lyceum Northwestern University Dagupan
OMPHP IV Bauan
Chorus Vocales 

December 7 -
Manila Youth Choir
Mapua Cardinal Singers
Tarlac State University
John B. Lacson Memorial University Iloilo
St Scholastica's College High School Glee Club.
University of Manila
Tining - ang Koro ng Letran Calamba 

December 8 -
University of the Visayas
Ateneo de Davao
Kalibnusan of Philippine Normal University- Alicia , Isabela
Tingog Sorsoganon
Santiago City Chorale
Sto Nino de Arevalo Parish Iloilo
Himig Sanghaya 

December 9 -
St Louis University
University of San Agustin Troubadours
Voice of Cebu
Octava Choral Society Iligan
Ilagan State University Rhythmic Society
Camarines Sur Polytechnic College Naga
Cebu Normal University. 

All qualifiers should confirm their participation by November 5, submit detailed registration forms by November 12, and 3 copies each for the songs they indicated in their form.  For inquiries, please email siouxstar@gmail.com.]]><![CDATA['Koro, Kilig, Kwela!' - PhilStar]]>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0800http://koroilustrado.weebly.com/1/post/2010/10/koro-kilig-kwela-philstar.html(The Philippine Star) Updated October 01, 2010 05:53 PM

Watch them groove and listen to all their new repertoire as Koro Ilustrado makes you fall in love again with their ‘Koro, Kilig, Kwela!’ concert.

Koro Ilustrado is an all-male choir directed by multi-awarded conductors Mr. Edmund Alan Piquero and Ms. Anna Abeleda-Piquero.

It will be held this Sunday, October 3, 2010, 6pm at the Philamlife Theater, UN Avenue, Manila.

The said concert is sposoredby Garnier for the benefit of the Santuario de San Antonio Parish Charity Ministry.]]><![CDATA[NBN4 Sining Gising Guesting]]>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800http://koroilustrado.weebly.com/1/post/2010/01/nbn4-sining-gising-guesting.html
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]]><![CDATA[Koro, Klasik, Krismas! The Concert]]>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800http://koroilustrado.weebly.com/1/post/2010/01/koro-klasik-krismas-the-concert.htmlLast December 2, 2009, Koro Ilustrado staged its first sold-out major concert entitled Koro, Klasik, Krismas! at the PhilAm life Auditorium, UN Avenue, Manila at 8 o'clock in the evening.  The concert featured co-conductors Mr. Edmund Alan Piquero Jr. and Ms. Anna Abeleda-Piquero with an all-male repertoire of classical, standards and well-loved Christmas choral music.  The concert was supported by the BPI Get Started, Jollibee and Cover & pages.
]]><![CDATA[MBC national choral tilt at Star Theater: Koro Ilustrado in the semis]]>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:38:43 -0800http://koroilustrado.weebly.com/1/post/2009/12/mbc-national-choral-tilt-at-star-theater-koro-ilustrado-in-the-semis.html(REPOST FROM PHILSTAR.COM, NOV. 30, 2009)

MANILA, Philippines - The best choirs from local schools, parishes and community groups nationwide are set to face off and determine the season’s best as Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC) and Star City launch their “Paskong Pinoy” celebrations with the MBC National Choral Competitions.

Following rigorous auditions conducted by its stations Love Radio, Yes-FM, Easy Rock, and Hot FM in Laoag, Baguio, Pangasinan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Iloilo, and Davao, MBC recently announced the roster of choirs that qualified for the semifinal round scheduled from Dec. 15 to 18 at the Star Theater.

A total of 90 choirs from all over the country auditioned.....Read the rest of the article here.
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On December 2, 2009, Koro Ilustrado will be staging its first major concert entitled Koro, Klasik, Krismas! at the PhilAm Life Auditorium, UN Avenue, Manila at 8 o'clock in the evening. With a diverse repertoire that reflects the nationalism and global spirit of Koro Ilustrado, the concert is the group's first contribution to the nurturance of the country's choral tradition. The concert is expected to attract a discriminating audience of choral enthusiasts, choir singers, students and cultural aficionados.  

The all-male choral ensemble currently has 29 members under the musical direction of Jong Piquero and Anna Abeleda-Piquero. 

Tickets are now on sale for P300.
]]><![CDATA[KORO FILIPINO Launching Series 2009: Concert 3]]>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:14:23 -0800http://koroilustrado.weebly.com/1/post/2009/10/first-post.htmlCatch Koro Ilustrado in the 3rd Launching Concert of Koro Filipino on November 14, 2009 at the PhilAm Life Auditorium.  Featured in this concert are choral works of members of the Asian Composers League namely, Ramon Santos, Chino Toledo, Christine Muyco, Katherine Trangco, Joy Marfil and some. Other featured performers include AUIT, Himig-Sanghaya, University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors, University of the Philippines Manila Chorale, Aquinas University Chorale, Manila Chamber Singers and the Mandaluyong Children's Choir . 

Tickets at P200. For ticket reservation please call or text 0916-784-8882 or through any Koro Ilustrado member you know.

The pioneer member choirs of the Philippine Choral Guild will come together in a Grand Launching Concert in 2010. Be ready to be moved by at least a hundred voices of the KORO FILIPINO family in this GRAND MASS CHORAL event. (via Koro Filipino Bulletin)]]>