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11.24.2007

Jonathan Velasco



Jonathan Velasco

  • 1st Filipino and 1st Asian to become Principal Conductor of the World Youth Choir (1996)
  • Founder of the Philippine Chamber Choir (1998)


QUOTE
"In this country, when people, especially the media, talk about concerts, more emphasis is given to the ensemble rather than the one who guides and directs the ensemble - the conductor!"


DATE OF BIRTH
1962

BIRTHPLACE
Manila, Philippines


USEFUL LINKS

World Youth Choir Repertoire
VCA Clinician Jonathan Velasco
Jonathan Velasco, Guest Conductor
A Voyage of Songs 2005 - Adjudicators
The MPO season ender with Jonathan Velasco

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