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Josefino Chino Toledo composer - conductor |
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Sample Works * Guitar Solo “Kwaderno
Para Sa Kwerdas” ___________________________ * Trombone and Percussion ___________________________ * Piano Work ___________________________ * Choral Work |
Composer
- conductor Josefino Chino Toledo is a recognized figure in Asian contemporary
art music and a leading voice among a new generation of contemporary artists
who are establishing a new image for the Philippines on the international
music scene. Toledo is noted for premiering works of Filipino composers as
well as other Asian composers. His own music is characterized by great energy
and often bears a relationship to the traditional music of Southeast Asia.
BIOGRAPHICAL LISTING: New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians (2000 ed.) (UK) / 20th Century Composers of Asia (2002 – Tokyo) / Komponisten der Gegenwart (Berlin/Munich) / Philippine Encyclopedia for the Arts (CCP) / Who’s Who in International Music (UK) / Who’s Who in Australisia and Far East (UK) |
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“Chino
Toledo represents a rare breed of musical artists and cultural leaders, who
possess not only talent and creative instincts but also vision and leadership”.
(Ramon Santos, Filipino composer and cultural leader) “Toledo…,
is pushing the Philippines to the forefront of the world’s cultural
communities.” (Joanne Rae Ramirez, The Philippine Star, March 1997) “Toledo….an
ingenious, remarkably original composer of singular creativity and
imagination.” (Rosalinda Orosa – The Philippine Star, July 2000) "...very
talented.... a true musician” (Claude Ballif - composer-musicologist, France)
"Chino
Toledo is an innate musician of unmistakable talent" (Jose Maceda, ethnomusicologist,
composer and National Artist) Josefino "Chino" Toledo
is not only an admirable conductor but also an admirable composer…. Toledo’s
mastery of composition magnetizing the audience with its impetus and drive.”
(Rosalinda L. Orosa - The Philippine Star, March 3, 2007 |
