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PH Meistersingers bag gold in int'l choral tilt
The Philippine Meistersingers have won the Grand Prix at the Rimini International Choral Competition in Italy, earning them a spot in the World Choral Championship.
This marks the first time a Filipino choir has qualified for the prestigious international event.
The choir secured gold medals in both the Musica Sacra and Musica Profana categories.
Judges lauded the Meistersingers for their "disciplined blend and tonal control" in sacred music and their "rhythmic precision and expressive storytelling" in secular pieces.
Musical director Ramon Molina Lijauco Jr. expressed gratitude, viewing the competition as a "journey of faith" that showcased Filipino talent.
The group outperformed choirs from the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Indonesia, Romania, and Poland with their performances of works by Filipino-American composer Nilo Alcala II.
Lijauco noted that the choir stood out due to their interpretation, repertoire intelligence, and unity between the conductor and performers.
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