The Philippine Madrigal Singers embark on their US goodwill concert tour

LAST July 27, 2009, the distinction of UNESCO Artist for Peace was given to the Philippine Madrigal Singers in recognition of their efforts to promote dialogue and understanding among peoples in Southeast Asia and their contribution to extend UNESCO’s message of peace and tolerance.

Named for two years, the Philippine Madrigal Singers are expected to bring their support to UNESCO programs on cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue. Koïchiro Matsuura, the Director-General of UNESCO, designated the Philippine Madrigal Singers as UNESCO Artist for Peace at a ceremony just before the group’s concert at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. The Philippine Madrigal Singers’ projects will include a series of concerts for Peace, a Sing for Peace festival and various choral singing classes, workshops and educational activities.

UNESCO Artists for Peace are world-famous personalities who use their influence, charisma and prestige to help promote UNESCO’s message and programs. Among them are musician Gilberto Gil (Brazil), singers Celine Dion (Canada) and Shirley Bassey (USA), dancer Miyako Yoshida (Japan), soprano Sumi Jo (Republic of Korea), singer and founder of the musical group Gypsy Kings Chico Bouchikhi (France) and conductor Valery Gergiev (Russian Federation).

For more information, please visit www.unesco.org

The Philippine Madrigal Singers United States Goodwill Tour
Sept 19 - MADZnificent Night to Remember, 6pm
Kraushaar Auditorium, Goucher College Campus
1021 Dulaney Valley Rd
Townsend, Maryland 21204
http://www.philippineembassy-usa.org/Cultural.html

Sept 20 - Yale University, 4pm
Marquand Chapel, Yale Divinity School
New Haven, Connecticut
http://www.yalegleeclub.org/Current_Season

Sept 24 - The New York City Concert, 730pm
Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola at 84th Street and Park Ave.,
New York, New York 10028
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/71889

Sept 26 - Immaculate Conception Church Benefit Concert, 730pm
1219 Paterson Plank Rd
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
For tickets, please call (201) 9020978 or (201) 8634840
http://www.tiketanonline.com/madrigalsnj.html

Sept 27 - Pittsburgh, PA, 2pm
Heinz Chapel, University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
http://www.thefaap.org/

Sept 30 - Calvin College Concert with Capella, 730pm
Trinity Lutheran Church,
Grand Rapids, Michigan
http://www.calvin.edu/academic/music/calendar/2009-2010/September_2009.htm#philippine

Oct 11 - Las Vegas, NV, 230pm
Guardian Angel Cathedral
336 Cathedral Way, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109

Oct 17 - Sacramento, CA

Oct 23 - San Francisco, CA
Holy Name of Jesus Church
1555 - 39th Avenue,
San Francisco, California 94122

For tickets: Call (415) 699-7927, (415) 564-0323, or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Nov 1 - Chino Hills, CA

Nov 7 - Los Angeles, CA

Nov 14 - Pasadena, CA, 500pm
First United Methodist Church
500 E. Colorado Blvd.,
Pasadena, CA 91101

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