14 September 2008. Musica Chiesa, Canto Cinco, Hangad and Bukaspalad performed at the 29th Manila International Book Fair at the SM Convention Center, Mall of Asia, Pasay City. The Bookfair began on the 12th and end on the 16th.
Musica Chiesa
Canto Cinco (C5)
Hangad
Bukaspalad
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Block off your calendars for Hangad: Noon at Ngayon, a 10th anniversary concert for Hangad’s first album titled “Hangad”. The show will feature inspirational and liturgical standards from Hangad’s repertoire — some in their original form, others with fresh newarrangements — such as Panunumpa, Pananatili, and Pag-Ibig Ko.
Moreover, the show features the launch of a commemorative 5-track CD,also titled Hangad: Noon at Ngayon, featuring new arrangements of well-loved songs mostly from Hangad’s first album, plus the first-time release of the upbeat “Walang Ibang Hangad.”
Hangad : Noon at Ngayon will be held at 7 PM on August 30, 31 and September 7, 2008, at the St Stanislaus Chapel of the Ateneo High School, Ateneo de ManilaUniversity, Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, Quezon City. Mass preceeds the concert at 530 PM. Special guest choirs: Ateneo College Ministry Group Choir, Coro Degli Angeli and The Symphony.
Tickets are at Php150, which covers entrance to the show and a copy of the commemorative CD “Hangad: Noon at Ngayon.” Additional “Hangad:Noon at Ngayon” CD’s can be purchased at Php100 each. For more information contactmail@hangad.com.
The Jesuit Music Ministry paid tribute to Fr. Eduardo Hontiveros SJ for his contribution to Filipino Liturgical Music with a concert last 14-15 March 2008 at the Church of the Gesu, Ateneo de Manila University. The choirs who participated were Pansol, Tinig Barangka, Barangka Choir and Tanong Chorale who were Fr. Honti’s choirs. They sang his classic concerts, Panunuluyan and Talinghaga. The artists of the Jesuit Music Ministry such as BukasPalad, Himig Heswita, Canto Cinco C5, and personal friends such as Srs. Bubbles Bandojo rc, and Susay Valdez rc sang solo. Veepee Pinpin and Oggie Benipayo who have been with Himig Heswita. Of course, the Hontiveros family sang, Mariang BukangLiwaway. Bishop Antonio Tagle and sisters Pia and Riza Hontiveros were the hosts. The conductors were no other than Terence Guillermo for C5, and Mr. Jerry Olaguer who grew up under Fr. Honti’s tutelage. The highlight was provided by all the choirs singing Fr. Honti’s Papuri sa Diyos, performed with the UP Filipiniana Dance Group, choreographed by Mr. Van Manalo. Nothing beats showing the concert with a video.
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