Chorus Philippines

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Chorus Philippines
Also known asChorPhils
Origin
Choral music
Years active2002–present
MembersJoy Nilo
(choirmaster)

Chorus Philippines is a composite choir founded by choirmaster-composer Joy Nilo in 2002. Cited as one of the country's leading chamber choirs,[1] the choir has performed work by major composers as well as compositions by Filipino icons found in most concert halls in the Philippines.[2]

Performances

  • Andreas Romberg's Das Lied von der Glocke, with the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, November 2002.
  • John Rutter's Gloria and Magnificat, with the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra held at Sanctuario de San Agustin, December 2002.
  • Beethoven
    's Symphony No. 9, with the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra held at Sanctuario de San Agustin, March 2003.
  • Mahler
    's Symphony No. 3, with the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, April, 2003.
  • Rachmaninov
    's Song of the Bells, with the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, September, 2003.
  • Carl Orff's Carmina Burana, with the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra and Philippine Ballet Theater held at the Meralco Theater, September, 2003.
  • Christmas At The Pen[3] with the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, was a Christmas Concert held at Manila Peninsula Hotel, December, 2003.
  • Mahler's Symphony of a Thousand,[4] with the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, April 2004.
  • Christmas Choral Music at the Legenda Hotel, Subic. December 2005.
  • Philippine Portraits
    The Philippine Daily Inquirer's Midyear ‘Report Card’ on the Performing Arts.[6]
  • Around The World in 60 Minutes[7] featured songs from all over the world as arranged by Mr. Joy Nilo. Paco Park, September 7, 2007.[8]

Discography

  • MCNAP Hymn: the official theme song of The Maternal and Child Nursing Association of the Philippines. 2005
  • A Century of Nursing Through God's Faithfulness: the Grand Prize Winner of the Mary Johnston College of Nursing Centennial Hymn Competition. 2006
  • We Are Amway: the Official Theme Song of Amway Philippines. 2006
  • Mary Johnston College of Nursing Hymn: recorded for the Centennial Celebration of Mary Johnston College of Nursing. February 2007
  • Filipino Methodist Hymnal – Volume 1: produced by the National Innovative Ministries Partnership Program Media Center. January 2008
  • A Midwife's Prayer: produced by Rene Nieva. October 2008
  • Samnayanang Sumasamba: produced by Central United Methodist Church. March 2009

References

  1. ^ Manila Bulletin Society Page. Sept 5, 2007
  2. ^ "Philippine Choral Group Archives". Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc. Retrieved 2022-10-28.
  3. ^ Yehey.Com Lifestyle[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ Manila Bulletin. May 7, 2004
  5. ^ Carlos Celdran. June 1, 2006
  6. ^ Amadis Ma. Guerrero. July 31, 2006
  7. ^ Manila Bulletin Society, Sept 5, 2007
  8. ^ "University of the Philippines Concert Chorus : conductor, …". www.nas.gov.sg. Retrieved 2022-10-28.