Nilo Alcala
A Choral work based on a Maranao children's play chant (Southern Philippines) imitating the sound of the Kulintang (a set of small graduated bossed) Performed by the Philippine Madrigal Singers (Florilege Vocal de Tours, France)
SoundClick artist Nilo Alcala presents "Dayo Kupita (Philippine Madrigal Singers)", an outstanding release in the Choral genre. Featuring choral and a capella, the production has a distinctive and cohesive sound. Representing the charismatic sound of choral in Filipino, this track speaks for itself. "Dayo Kupita (Philippine Madrigal Singers)" has peaked at number 3 on the SoundClick Choral chart. If you enjoy artists like Alcala, Nilo Alcala is worth exploring on SoundClick.
Featured in the CD and DVD recording of the 1st I'mPULSE International Music Camp organized by the Asia Europe Foundation at the Philippine National Arts Center and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) in February 2005.
Independent artist Nilo Alcala drops "Dancing Delusions (1st I'mPulse Music Camp - ASEF)", a Contemporary track on SoundClick. Featuring choral and a capella, the production has a distinctive and cohesive sound. The Filipino influence comes through clearly, making this especially appealing to contemporary fans. If Alcala is in your rotation, "Dancing Delusions (1st I'mPulse Music Camp - ASEF)" belongs there too — find it on SoundClick.
This composition was commissioned by the Bangkok Voices (Thailand) and premiered at the 2006 World Choir Games in Xiamen, China. This version is a live recording of the combined voices of the UE Chorale and the Philippine Madrigal Singers
"Song of Dawn (excerpt) - UP Madz & UE Chorale" is a Choral track by Nilo Alcala on SoundClick. The sound is shaped by choral and a capella, giving the song its signature feel. The Filipino influence comes through clearly, making this especially appealing to choral fans. It has charted at #13 on the SoundClick Choral chart. If Alcala is in your rotation, "Song of Dawn (excerpt) - UP Madz & UE Chorale" belongs there too — find it on SoundClick.
Excerpt of the 1st movement. Syracuse University Setnor School of Music February 6, 2008
"Freudian Id (Ist Movement) - excerpt" is a Contemporary track by Nilo Alcala on SoundClick. The sound is shaped by choral and a capella, giving the song its signature feel. This is the unmistakable sound of Filipino, and it will especially appeal to contemporary fans. It has charted at #14 on the SoundClick Contemporary chart. Fans of Alcala will find "Freudian Id (Ist Movement) - excerpt" worth adding to their playlist via SoundClick.
An artsong (for soprano and orchestra) based on 2 poems lifted from Rabindranath Tagore's 'The Gardener'. Premiered by the Metro Manila Community Orchestra (MMCO) at the Cultural Center of the Philippines on Feb. 24, 2007 (Soprano-Karlene Denolo
SoundClick artist Nilo Alcala presents "Speak to me my love/You are the evening cloud", an outstanding release in the Classical genre. Featuring choral and a capella, the production has a distinctive and cohesive sound. The Filipino influence comes through clearly, making this especially appealing to classical fans. For fans of Alcala looking for something new, Nilo Alcala delivers on SoundClick.
Nilo Alcala is a Music Composition graduate (2007) at the University of the Philippines College of Music. His compositions have been awarded/featured in the following national/international competitions/festivals:
-Asian Composers League Festival in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, Israel (2004),
-Florilege Vocal du Tours in France (2006),
-World Choir Games in Xiamen, China (2006),
-Busan International Choral Competition in Busan, Korea (2006)
-I’mPulse International Music Camp of the Asia-Europe Foundation (2005),
-NAMCYA Youth Choir Competition 2005
-Mga Awiting Bayan Choral Writing Competition of NAMCYA and the National Commission on Culture and the Arts (2006), and
-the MusicUnderKonstruction Concerts of the Metro Manila Community Orchestra at the Cultural Center of the Philippines 2006 and 2007
Alcala sang with and wrote music for the world-renowned Philippine Madrigal Singers from 2003 to 2007
In February of 2007, He received the GAWAD CHANSELOR Natatanging Mag-aaral Award the highest recognition conferred by the University to students with outstanding achievements.