The University of the Philippine Concert Chorus (UPCC) with their conductor, Prof. Janet Sabas-Aracama, delivered stellar performances in Berlin as part of their 2015 International concert tour, “S’ALIW HIMIG”,Isang Lakbay KORUS (“MELODIOUS MELANGE”, A KORUS Tour) covering Europe and the United States. In their 15 June concert at the Evangelischekirche Heilig Geist in Perlenbergerstrasse, the choir earned ovations for their showcase of classical, popular and folk music and for their signature vibrant choreography.The UPCC came to Berlin fresh from their victory at the 6th International Krakow Choir Festival in Poland, winning Second in the Gospel and Folk category, First in the Mixed Choir category and the Grand Prix.
Cultural Attache Mylah Rubio shared the Embassy´s gratitude to the group for their stellar performance at their recent triumph in Poland, “UPCC are our new heroes, they are ambassadors of goodwill. We wish to thank the choir for their drive for excellence which earned honor not only for their university but for our country as well. We hope that you will never tire from promoting our culture and heritage to the world through music.”
The UPCC, or simply Korus, is the official choir of the University of the Philippines. As an internationally-competitive performing group, Korus has perfected versatility in singing classical, folk, pop and Broadway musical genres with choreography. An icon of stage performance that pioneered ChoreoCapella or choreographed a capella in the Philippines, Korus is one the Ani ng Dangal 2013 Awardees recognized by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA). Ranked No. 1 in the world for Folk choral performance at the 2012 Festival Internacional de Cantonigros in Spain and the recipient of the 2012 Aliw Awards Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Korus soars beyond its 50th year to share its unique, fun and passionate performance to the world.
