ONOMATOPOEIA: The Choral Works of NILO ALCALA

From the Greek words “onomat” (name) and “poiein” (to make), onomatopœia is the formation of words by imitating the sound it represents. This album embodies an onomatopoeic soundscape - imitating sounds of Filipino indigenous instrumental ensembles, or attempting to aurally represent a story/text. PHILIPPINE MADRIGAL SINGERS Mark Anthony Carpio, Choirmaster Nilo Alcala, Composer