The Alumni of the world-renowned Philippine Madrigal Singers (Madz) will hold a fund-raising concert on Oct. 16, entitled “Madrigaliana II: La Madrigaliana per Andrea.”

The Philippine Madrigal Singers are known all over the world for their riveting, moving and touching performances. It has been decades since the release of Madrigaliana album that producer Robert Delgado, a Madz alumnus brought together esteemed colleagues to showcase their sensational talents in a concert for a cause for no less than their founder, Prof. Andrea Veneracion.

The concert will be headlined by internationally renowned Madz alumni, who furthered their musical careers as conductors and professional singers. Madz alumni who have also distinguished themselves in the opera stage will be performing arias together with an alumni chorus and a chamber orchestra. This includes Aileen Espinosa-Cura, Luz Corazon Roque and Dean Ramon “Montet” Acoymo of the UP College of Music.

New orchestral flavors will be infused into some of the all-time favorite Madz songs like “Sana’y Wala Ng Wakas,” “Prayer of St. Francis” and “Katakataka.” As a finale, all participating alumni will be presented in a world-premiere performance of a piece dedicated to the concert beneficiary, Madz founder and 1999 Philippine National Artist awardee, Prof. Andrea O. Veneracion who suffered a stroke in 2005.

“Madrigaliana II: La Madrigaliana per Andrea,” A tribute to Madame Andrea Veneracion will be directed by Jonathan Velasco and produced by Robert Delgado. The show will take stage at the Philamlife Auditorium on Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Go on an uplifting musical journey with the Philippine Madrigal Singers Alumni. Tickets are at P500. E-mail john.m.cas@gmail.com for more details.