Philippines Truimphs at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod 2010 in Wales

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Philippines Truimphs at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod 2010 in Wales

The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Singers and the De La Salle University (DLSU) Chorale bested other choirs from around the world in the recently concluded Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod 2010 in Llangollen, Wales. Both choirs delivered world-class performances and won titles in their respective categories. Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod started in 1947 and has since attracted thousands of visitors and competitors from around the world.

The UST Singers won in the Mixed Choir and Youth Choirs categories. Best of all, the group was awarded the prestigious title “Choir of the World,” received the Pavarotti Trophy and became the first choir to win the title for the second time in the history of said international musical competition. The Choir of the World Competition is the final "play-off" between the winners of the five prestige choral competitions, namely Mixed Choir, Barbershop/Close Harmony Choruses, Male Choirs, Female Choirs and Chamber Choirs.

The DLSU Chorale won second place in the Chamber Choirs competition while the UST Singers placed third.

Prior to the competition, the UST Singers performed at St. Giles in the Fields Church in an event organized by the Philippine Centre charity. Likewise, the DLSU Chorale, held a concert at the Royal Over-Seas League principally sponsored by the Inter-Cultural Society of London and OneLASALLE UK.

Both the UST Singers’ and the DLSU Chorale’s performances for the Filcom were staged in cooperation with the Philippine Embassy in London. The choirs are scheduled to continue with their respective ongoing world tours and bring further joy and pride to the Philippines and Filipinos everywhere.

To the folk song performance by the UST Singers at the event click here click here