Written by Philippine National Artist for Music, Dr. Lucrecia R. Kasilag, these two pieces are fine examples of her fusion of Philippine Ethnic music with Western forms and sensibilities.
"Prelude Etnika" is based on the tribal music of the Northern Philippines, while "Tocatta" is based on the gamelan ensemble of Muslim Southern Philippines.
Video taken from Perf De Castro's concert, "LAUDARRA: A Journey through Ten Strings" Oct. 23, 2005 in Manila, Philippines