Andrea veneracion biography
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Andrea Veneracion
Andrea Veneracion | |
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| Born | Andrea Ofilada Veneracion (1928-07-11)July 11, 1928 Manila, Philippine Islands |
| Died | July 9, 2013(2013-07-09) (aged 84) Quezon City, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Awards | Order of National Artists of the Philippines |
| Musical career | |
| Also known as | Ma'am OA |
| Genres | Choral music, classical music, folk music, pop music |
| Occupation(s) | Conductor, composer, arranger, singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1963–2004 |
Musical artist | |
Andrea Ofilada Veneracion (or Ma'am OA; July 11, 1928 – July 9, 2013)[1] was a Filipinochoral conductor and a recipient of the 1999 National Artist for Music award.[2] She founded the Philippine Madrigal Singers in 1963.[3] She was also an adjudicator in numerous international choral competitions and was an active force in choral music before her massive stroke in 2005.
Early life
[edit]She was born on July 11, 1928, to Macario Ofilada and Raymunda Carriaga.[4] She was raised in Manila, Philippines.
She earned her Bachelor of Music degrees in Piano and Voice at the University of the Philippines Diliman, graduating cum laude. She was a lyric soprano soloist in various Oratorio works and in the Oper
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About Andrea O. Veneracion
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UP Madrigal Singers' founder Andrea Veneracion passes away
(Updated 2:08 p.m., July 11) - The Philippines lost another National Artist with the death this week of Professor Andrea Veneracion, the founder of the world-famous University of the Philippines Madrigal Singers.
Veneracion died at age 85, radio dzBB reported Wednesday morning.
A profile photo of the Madrigal Singers' Facebook page featured a sketch of Veneracion, with the message "Andrea Veneracion 1928-2013."
Professor Andrea Veneracion 1928-2013. UP Madrigal Singers' website
"Words (seem) inadequate to express sadness to hear the passing of our beloved 1999 National Artist for Music – Andrea O. Veneracion. We are truly honored to have performed with you and the UP Madrigal Singers in the series of Madrigal Et al in the '90s. You have been an inspiration to all of us and your legacy will remain in our hearts. Paalam Ma'am OA. Rest in peace," said Alvin Jay Ancheta.
"... Thank you for helping form and nurture the incomparable Philippine Madrigal Singers! May you continue to conduct all the choirs of angels in heaven with your brilliance and genius!..." said Mark Angelo Alarcio.
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