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Molina (1894-1980)
Composer
BIOGRAPHY
Antonio J. Molina (26 December 1894 – 29
January 1980) was a Filipino composer,
conductor and music administrator. He was
named a National Artist of the Philippines for
his services to music. He was also known as
the Claude Debussy of the Philippines due to
his use of impressionism in music.
He was a 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.
Works:
Hatinggabi,
Misa Antoniana Grand Festival Mass
Ang Batingaw, Kundiman- Kundangan
String Quartet
Kung sa Iyong Gunita
Pandangguhan
Amihan
Awit ni Maria Clara
Larawan Nitong Pilipinas
Name of the Francisco Santiago
Composer (1889-1947)
BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Francisco Santiago was born on the 29th of
January, 1889 in Santa Maria, Bulacan,
Philippines. He was a composer, pianist, teacher
and film director. His parents were Felipe and
Maria Santiago. He married Concepcion Z
Ocampo in 1923 and they had four children.
Works:
Sakali Man
Hibik ng Pilipinas
Pakiusap
Ang Pag-ibig
Ano Kaya Ang Kapalaran
Hatol Hari Kaya?
Aking Bituin
Pagsikat ng Araw
Kundiman, Anak Dalita
Philippine Overture
Sonata Filipina in D flat Major
Kundiman
Leron-leron Sinta
Madaling Araw
Pakiusap
Name of the Lucio San Pedro
Composer
BIOGRAPHY
Lucio was born on February 11, 1913 in
Angono, Rizal, the son of Elpidio San Pedro
and Soledad Diestro. At a young age, he
composed various hymns and became the
local church organist, succeeding his late
grandfather.
Works:
Suite Pastorale
Sa Ugoy ng Duyan
Simbang Gabi
Lahing Kayumanggi
Sa Mahal Kong Bayan
Name of the Ryan Cayabyab
Composer
BIOGRAPHY
Ryan Cayabyab (born Raymundo Cipriano
Pujante Cayabyab but known as Mr. C) is a
Filipino musician and was the Executive and
Artistic Director of the defunct San Miguel
Foundation for the Performing Arts. He was
also a resident judge for the only season of
Philippine Idol in 2006.
Works:
Kumukutikutitap
Da Coconut Nut
Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika
Name of the Nicanor Abelardo
Composer (1893-1934)
BIOGRAPHY
Nicanor Santa Ana Abelardo was born on the
7th of February, 1893 in San Miguel de
Mayumo, Bulacan. He was a composer,
pianist and teacher. He was the eldest of
eight children born to Valentin Abelardo, a
photographer, and Placida Santa Ana, a
church singer. His father taught him solfeggio
and bandurria when he was five. At six, he
could already play the William Tell Overture
on the guitar. At barely 15, Abelardo took on
a teaching job in barrio schools in San
Ildefonso and San Miguel, Bulacan.
Works:
Naku Kenkoy
Sa Iyong Kandungan
Nasaan Ang Aking Puso
Ikaw Rin
Pahiwatig
Himutok
Mutya Ng Pasig
Magbalik ka, Hirang
Bituing Marikit
Kundiman Ng Luha
Donde Estas, Mi Vida?
Nasaan Ka, Irog
Pahimakas
Amorosa
Kung Hindi Man
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