Contemporary Music

What is Contemporary music?

 It’s both the largest and the smallest  Contemporary music is a musical term that defines a wide
genre in the world, subsequently range of compositions that adopt ideas and elements from
modern music.
timeless and ephemeral.
 Simply, it’s whatever music is written at present time, whether
 Contemporary music is an extremely rhythmically, harmonically, or texturally.
broad musical term. It can mean a
 As it’s constantly evolving, contemporary music doesn’t
variety of things to a variety of follow certain “rules” or attributes. It’s comprised of varying
people. genres rather than styles.
Philippine Contemporary Music
  The modern Filipino repertoire consist of pieces that have
been written in twentieth century idioms that have
evolved out of such stylistic movements as
Philippine impressionism,  expressionism, neo-classism, as well as
Contemporary Music the so-called avant-garde and New Music. A good
number of these works have utilized the standard formats
Contemporary music in the Philippines of classical European music such as the concerto, the
usually refers to compositions that have symphony, the symphonic and tone poems, cantata, etc.
adopted ideas and elements from twentieth
and may therefore be broadly categorized as neo-classic.
century art music in the West, as well as
the latest trends and musical styles in the At the same time, they have also been greatly influenced
entertainment industry. This brief by the textural colors of Debussy’s music and the
introduction covers only the works written ambiguous and “dissonant” tonalities of early 20 th century
by the art music composers.
expressionist compositions. Moreover, the sounds of non-
Western instruments have been added to the tonal fabric.
Philippine Composer's
Francisco Santiago
Born ; January 29, 1889
Origin ; Santa Maria,
Bulacan
Died ; September 28, 1947
(aged 58) Manila, Philippines
Occupation(s) ; Composer,
Pianist
 Francisco Santiago "Father of Kundiman"
 When the University of the Philippines  Francisco Santiago (1889–1947), the
Conservatory of Music was founded in "Father of the Kundiman Art Song",
1916, he was taken in as a piano briefly explains in his scholarly work
instructor. He studied advanced The Development of Music in the
harmony and counterpoint under Robert Philippines that the reason this Tagalog
Schofield. Dr. Santiago obtained his song is called kundiman is because the
teacher's certificate in science and first stanza of this song begins thus:
composition from the University of the "Cundiman, cundiman. Cundiman si
Philippines in 1922. jele"
 Compositions
 Esperidión Arsenio Manuel (1909 - 2003), known
as E. Arsenio Manuel, was a Philippine academic,
E. Arsenio Manuel listed about 156 works by Francisco Santiago. historian, and anthropologist best known for his
However most of them are either missing or destroyed due to the
war. Surviving compositions of Francisco Santiago mostly
contributions to Philippine anthropology, history,
consist of published songs, piano works, and a few others in literature, and linguistics. During a three-decade
manuscript. There are probably more compositions not listed in academic career at the University of the Philippines,
Manuel's catalog due to them being destroyed during the war.
Some of his kundimans/songs are "Sakali Man", "Hibik ng
he wrote a seminal survey of Philippine folk epics,
Filipinas", "Pakiusap", "Ang Pag-ibig", "Suyuan", "Alaala Kita", and was responsible for discovering and publishing
"Ikaw at Ako", "Ano Kaya ang Kapalaran?", "Hatol Hari Kaya?", folk epics from the Manuvu, Matigsalug, and Ilianon
"Sakali't Mamatay", "Dalit ng Pag-ibig", "Aking Bituin",
"Madaling Araw" and "Pagsikat ng Araw".
peoples.
His large-scale compositions, such as the Philippine Overture for  He is sometimes referred to as the "Dean of Filipino
Orchestra, Sonata Filipina in D-flat for piano, Piano Concerto, Anthropology" and "Father of Philippine Folklore.
and Taga-ilog Symphony were all destroyed.
 Sakali Man

Hibik ng Filipinas

Suyuan

Alaala kita
Composer of...
Ikaw at ako

Many of Francisco Santiago's Composed Ano kaya ang kapalaran?

songs were Lost during the War.
Hatol hari kaya?

Sakali't mamatay

Dalit ng Pag – ibig

Aking bituin

Madaling Araw

Pagsikat ng Araw
 Nicanor Albelardo

Born ; February 7, 1893

Origin ; San Miguel de mayumo Bulacan
Died ; March 21, 1934 (aged 41) San juan dios
Hospital, Philippines
Occupation ; Composer
 Nicanor Albelardo 
 He was a composer, pianist and teacher. He was the  Upon the recommendation of composer,
eldest of eight children born to Valentin Abelardo, a Francisco Buencamino, he was hired to play
photographer, and Placida Santa Ana, a church singer.
at saloons and cabarets at age 13. At barely
His father taught him solfeggio and bandurria when he
was five. At six, he could already play the William Tell 15, Abelardo took on a teaching job in barrio
Overture on the guitar. He composed and dedicated a schools in San Ildefonso and San Miguel,
waltz, "Ang Unang Buko" (First Bud) to his Bulacan. 
grandmother, at age eight. In 1902, his uncle, Juan
Abelardo, a painter, brought him to Manila where he
 In 1916, he studied at the University of the
studied in several primary schools. While working for Philippines Conservatory of Music. While
his uncle, he learned to play the piano, and later studied there, he composed the "U.P. Beloved", a
voice under the Italian maestro Enrico Capozzi who school hymn which won first prize in an open
refused to be paid for teaching such a talented boy.
musical contest in 1917. In 1918
 Compositions
 Abelardo was a prolific composer of kundiman (art song). He redefined this genre and elevated it to artistic
heights through his compositions like "Nasaan Ka Irog?" (1923); "Kundiman ng Luha" (1924), and "Paghanga"
(1939). Abelardo also composed music for the sarswela - such as "Kawanggawa" (1918); "Dakilang Punglo"
(1926); "Tayo'y Pakasal Na" (1930); "Kapabayaan o Bunga ng Masamang Hilig" (1918); "Sumilang", "Ang Tala
ng Unibersidad", "Lucila" (1911); the operetta "Akibat" (1913); "Ang Likha ni Pierrot o Batik ng Kabihasnan"
(1931); "Ang Mestiza" (1922); "Makabagong Dalaga" and "Batang Tulisan" (1934).  He also wrote in different
musical forms such as the "Kung Hindi Man" (transcribed from a love song originally for voice, violin, cello and
piano), "Ang Aking Bayan" (patriotic song), "Bonifacio Song", and "Naku...Kenkoy!" He also has works in the
classical genre which include "Sonata for violin and piano", "Salve Regina Mater" (1932), and many others. 

 After more than 140 works, Abelardo began to ail. He died in 1934 leaving behind several unfinished works. 
 Bituing Marikit

Magbalik ka Hirang 

Kundiman ng Luha

Mutya ng Pasig

Composer of... Nasaan ka, Irog?

Himutok!
Abelardo was credited for bringing Up naming Mahal
the kundiman to the level of art. He
Ikaw rin
also composed music for the sarswela as
well as songs in different musical forms. Naku....kenkoy!
He completed more than 140 Kung hindi man
compositions, including Nasaan Ka Irog?
Cavatina
, Kundiman ng Luha, Mutya ng Pasig,
and Bituing Marikit. Pahiwatig

Pahimakas

Piano Concerto in B – flat Major

Antonio Molina
Born ; December 26, 1894
Quiapo,Manila
Died ; January 29, 1990
(aged 85)
Occupation ; Composer,
Conductor and music
administrator
 Antonio Molina
"National artist of the Philippines"
 Antonio Jesús Naguiat Molina (December 26, 1894 –  He wrote over 500 musical compositions,
January 29, 1980) was a Filipino composer, conductor
including “Hatinggabi” and “Awit ni
and music administrator. He was named a National Artist
of the Philippines for his services to music. He was also Maria Clara,” and taught some of the
known as the Claude Debussy of the Philippines due to country's musical icons like Lucresia Kasilag
his use of impressionist themes in music. and Felipe de Leon.

 born in Quiapo, Manila, the son of Juan Molina, a

 Other works are (orchestral music) Misa
government official, who found the Molina Antoniana Grand Festival Mass, Ang
Orchestra.  He attended the Escuela Catolica de Nuestro Batingaw, Kundiman- Kundangan;
Padre Jesus Nazareno in Quiapo, Manila, and college (chamber music) Hating Gabi, String Quartet,
at San Juan De Letran where he was awarded a Bachelor
Kung sa Iyong Gunita, Pandangguhan; (vocal
of Arts degree in 1909.
music) Amihan, Awit ni Maria Clara,
Larawan Nitong Pilipinas, among others.
 Compositions
 Antonio J. Molina, versatile musician, composer, music educator was the last of the musical triumvirate,
two of whom were Nicanor Abelardo and Francisco Santiago, who elevated music beyond the realm of folk
music. At an early age, he took to playing the violoncello and played it so well it did not take long before he
was playing as orchestra soloist for the Manila Grand Opera House. Molina is credited with introducing
such innovations as the whole tone scale, pentatonic scale, exuberance of dominant ninths and eleventh
cords, and linear counterpoints. As a member of the faculty of the UP Conservatory, he had taught many of
the country’s leading musical personalities and educators like Lucresia Kasilag and Felipe de Leon.
 Molina’s most familiar composition is Hatinggabi, a serenade for solo violin and piano accompaniment.
Other works are (orchestral music) Misa Antoniana Grand Festival Mass, Ang Batingaw, Kundiman-
Kundangan; (chamber music) Hating Gabi, String Quartet, Kung sa Iyong Gunita, Pandangguhan;
(vocal music) Amihan, Awit ni Maria Clara, Larawan Nitong Pilipinas, among others.
  Hatinggabi
 Misa antonia grand festival mass
 Ang batingaw kundiman – kundangan
(Orchestral Music)

Composer of...  Hating gabi

 String quartet 
Molina made his first composition in 1912  Kundiman – Kundangan
titled Matinal, which is preserved in an
(Chamber Music)
unpublished volume called Miniaturas, Vol. 1.:147
He was appointed to teach harmony, composition,  Hating gabi 
music history, and violincello at the UP  String quartet
Conservatory of Music, pursuing a career in music
education until being appointed dean of the Centro  Kung sa iyong gunita
Escolar Conservatory of Music. He founded the  Pandangguhan
CEU String Quartet which was professionally
organized and financed by its music school. (Vocal Music)
As a composer Molina is credited with over 500  Awit ni maria clara
compositions.  Larawan Nitong Pilipinas
Col. Antonino
Buenaventura
Born ; May 4, 1904
Baliuang,Bulacan
Died ; January 25, 1996
(aged 91)
Occupation ; Composer,
Conductor, Music director,
Teacher
 Col. Antonino Buenaventura

 Antonino Buenaventura was born on May 4, 1904 in Baliuag. Bulacan. He was born in a family of
musicians; his father Lucino Buenaventura was a musician at the Spanish Artillery Band in Intramuros. He
studied under Nicanor Abelardo at the University of the Philippines Diliman Conservatory of Music and
graduated in 1932 with a Teacher's Diploma in Music, major in Science and Composition and became an
assistant instructor at the Conservatory. He also studied composition for a post – graduate degree under Jenő
Takács.
 After the war he became conductor of the devastated Philippine Constabulary Band for 16 years and he
brought it back to its former glory.
 He became the music director of the UST Conservatory of Music in 1961 and the UE School of Music and
Arts in 1964.
 He married the violinist Rizalina Exconde and produced 4 children
 Compositions and Awards
 Triumphal march  Band Conductor of the Year (1951, from the Music Lovers
Society)
 Echoes of the past  Republic Cultural Heritage Award for Music (1966, for
 History fantasy his Symphony in C)
 Araw ng Maynila Cultural Award (1971)
 Second symphony in E – flat
 Award of Merit for Outstanding Contribution to Philippine
 Echoes from the Philippines Music (1976, from the Philippine Army)
 Ode to Freedom  Director Emeritus of the University of the East (1981)
 National Artist of the Philippines (1988)
(Orchestral Compositions)
 Doctor of Humanities (1991, from the University of the
 Concert overture Philippines)
 Prelude and fugue in G – minor  Diwa ng Lahi Award (1995)
Lucio San Pedro
Born ; February 11, Angono,
Rizal Philippines
DIed ; MArch 31, 2002 (aged
89) Angono, Rizal 
Occupation ; Composer,
Teacher, Conductor
 Lucio San Pedro

 Lucio San Pedro is a master composer, conductor, and teacher whose music evokes the
folk elements of the Filipino heritage. Cousin to “Botong” Francisco, San Pedro produced a
wide-ranging body of works that includes band music, concertos for violin and orchestra,
choral works, cantatas, chamber music, music for violin and piano, and songs for solo
voice. He was the conductor of the much acclaimed Peng Kong Grand Mason Concert
Band, the San Pedro Band of Angono, his father’s former band, and the Banda Angono
Numero Uno. His civic commitment and work with town bands have significantly
contributed to the development of a civic culture among Filipino communities and opened
a creative outlet for young Filipinos.
  The devils bridge 
 Malakas at Maganda overture 
Prelude and fugue in D – minor 
Compositions 


 Hope and ambition

(Choral Music) 
Maestro San Pedro, the man who since  Easter cantata 
1933 once nurtured the musical talents of  Sa mahal kong bayan 
the community youth, continues to guide
the musical growth of Angono National
 Rizal's Valedictory poem 
Symphonic Band. Among his most famous (Vocal Music) 
masterpieces were “Lahing Kayumanggi”  Lulay 
(1961), “Sa Lupang Sarili” (1940), “Sa
Mahal Kong Bayan” (1950), among
 Sa uguy ng Duyan 
others.  In the silence of the night 
(Band Music)
 Dance of the fairies 
 Triumphal March 
 Lahing kayumanggi 
 Angononian March
 Alfredo
Buenaventura
Born ; May 4, 1904 Baliuag,
Philippines 
Died ; January 25, 1996
Occupatiom ; Painter
 Alfredo Buenaventura "Painter"
 Alfredo Buenaventura was a Filipino Asian  Alfredo Buenaventura was born into a distinguished family of
artists in Bulacan, a province north of Manila, Philippines.
Modern & Contemporary painter who was After studying art for a short period at the University of Santo
born in 1942. Alfredo Buenaventura's work Tomás, Alfredo was placed under the tutelage of his uncle, the
painter Cesar Buenaventura, who was at the peak of his artistic
has been offered at auction multiple times,
career as a painter, mainly of Impressionist landscapes.
with realized prices ranging from $39 USD
to $4,146 USD, depending on the size and Alfredo used a spatula to create the expressionist fillings that
characterize his works and contrasted this technique with the
medium of the artwork. Since 2011 the subtle impressionism he learned from his uncle. Alfredo died
record price for this artist at auction is of a heart disease, shortly before his fortieth birthday.
$4,146 USD for Vendors, sold at 
His paintings are found in private collections in the United
León Gallery, Makati in 2021. The artist States, Spain and the Philippines.
died in 1982.
Artwork
"Market Scene"
Artwork 
"Dancers"
End Of Presentation

Submitted By;
Divino, Oclarit
Submitted To; Eleonor Natcher Bantillan