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The document provides an overview of notable traditional and contemporary Filipino composers, highlighting their contributions to music and their famous works. Key figures include Francisco Santiago, Nicanor Abelardo, Antonio Molina, and modern composers like Jose Maceda and Ryan Cayabyab, each recognized for their unique styles and influence on Philippine music. The document emphasizes the cultural significance of their compositions and their roles in promoting Filipino music both locally and internationally.

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MUSIC 3rdq

The document provides an overview of notable traditional and contemporary Filipino composers, highlighting their contributions to music and their famous works. Key figures include Francisco Santiago, Nicanor Abelardo, Antonio Molina, and modern composers like Jose Maceda and Ryan Cayabyab, each recognized for their unique styles and influence on Philippine music. The document emphasizes the cultural significance of their compositions and their roles in promoting Filipino music both locally and internationally.

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MUSIC

TRADITIONAL COMPOSERS

FRANCISCO SANTIAGO (1913-2002 Angono, Rizal)

●​ He is considered the “Father of Kundiman Art Song.”


●​ He finished his music specialization at the American Conservatory of Music in
Chicago.
●​ He became the director of the UP Conservatory of Music in 1930.
Famous works: Kundiman (Anak-Dalita), Hibik ng Filipinas, Pilipinas kong Mahal, Pakiusap,
Madaling Araw.

NICANOR ABELARDO (1893 - 1934 San Miguel Bulacan)

●​He is the “National Artist of the Philippines in 1987.”


●​He is one of the “Tatlong Haligi ng Musikang Filipino.”
●​He elevated the status of the Kundiman into an Art Song.
●​Influenced by the musical styles of the Second Viennese School and PostRomantic
European composers.
Famous works: Mutya ng Pasig, Nasaan ka Irog, Bituing Marikit, Kundiman ng Luha.

ANTONIO MOLINA (1894 - 1980 Quiapo, Manila)

●​ He is known as the "Claude Debussy of the Philippines."


●​ He is the first National Artist for Music in 1973.
●​ He mentored many future National Artists for Music, including Lucio San Pedro and
Felipe Padilla de Leon.
●​ He was a product of Romantic and Impressionist school.
Famous Works: Malikmata, Awit ni Maria Clara, Hatinggabi.

LUCIO DIESTRO SAN PEDRO

●​ He is the National Artist for Music in 1991, renowned for his lyrical and patriotic
compositions that reflect Filipino culture and traditions.
●​ San Pedro is known as a “romantic nationalist. ”
Famous Works: Sa Ugoy ng Duyan, Simbang Gabi, Lahing Kayumanggi, and Sa Mahal Kong
Bayan

ROSENDO SANTOS (1922 - 1994 Cavite City)

●​ He is the “Father of Philippine Classical Music. ”


●​ Graduated cum laude UP Conservatory of Music; further studied at the New
England Conservatory of Music.
●​ Composed over 1,000 works.
●​ Awarded the Republic Cultural Heritage Award in 1968.
Famous Works: A Day for the Lord, A Tale of Christmas
ALFREDO, BUENAVENTURA (1929 - 2023 Santa Maria, Bulacan)

●​ He is known for composing operas, symphonies, concertos, etc.


●​ Played a vital role in promoting classical music in the Philippines Studied at the
University of Santo Tomas Conservatory of Music.
●​ He received the “Cultural Heritage Award and the Outstanding Filipino Composer
Award.”
Famous work: Violin Concerto in E Minor “Lakambini”

NEW MUSIC COMPOSERS

JOSE MACEDA (1917 - 2004 Manila)

●​ He is a renowned Filipino musician and ethnomusicologist.


●​ He is an avant-garde composer. He was trained as a classical pianist in Paris,
France.
●​ He taught at the University of the Philippines and played a pivotal role in
preserving Filipino indigenous music traditions.
●​ He was named the National Artist of the Philippines for Music in 1997.
Famous Works: Ugnaya, Udlot-Udlot, Pagsamba

LUCRECIA KASILAG (1918- 2008 San Fernando, La Union)

●​ She is National Artist for Music in 1989.


●​ She was the President of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) from 1976 -
1986.
●​ She was known to compose music by combining western orchestral instruments
with indigenous Filipino instruments.
Famous Works: The Legend of Sarimanok, Dularawan, Ang Apoy ng mga Hayop.

JOSEFINO TOLEDO (Sept 4, 1959 Tuguegarao, Cagayan)

●​ He is known as Chino Toledo, a composer-conductor.


●​ He is the recipient of Philippine National Commission for Culture and the Arts
(NCCA) Awards.
●​ He actively promotes Southeast Asian music into contemporary forms His music
can be described as “pure and powerful.”
Famous works: Mga Awit Mula sa Sigwa ng Unang Sangkapat, Sitsit Digidak, Awit sa Ilog

RAMON SANTOS (Feb 25, 1941 Pasig City)

●​ He is a remarkable contemporary composer, conductor and musicologist.


●​ He is the National Artist for Music in 2014.
●​ He was greatly inspired by Mahler and Debussy.
●​ His style involves environmental works, non-conventional instruments, and the
incorporation of natural forces.
Famous works: Ding Ding Nga Diwaya, Pangahoy, Tuksuhan
JONAS BAES (January 8, 1961 Laguna)

●​ He is a composer from Los Baños, Laguna.


●​ He received the CCP Composition Prize (1980, Awit ng Ibon) Iraya-Mangyan
people of Mindoro gave him inspiration in his music compositions.
●​ He is known for composing music utilizing “unorthodox” musical instruments.
Famous Works: Daluy, Tanglaw, Patangis-Buwaya

RYAN CAYABYAB (May 4, 1954 Manila)

●​ He is popular contemporary composer who also has classical compositions to his


credit.
●​ He was named National Artist for Music in 2018.
●​ He got his Influences from Moroccan musical cultures, Jazz, African-American
music, European Neo- Classicism, American Broadway musicals.
Famous works: Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika, Kumukutikutitap, Tuwing umuulan at kapiling ka

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