contemporary music - Music that refers to the composition that have adapted ideas and elements from 20th century as well as latest trends
Traditional music - music that portrays beliefs, customs, and traditions of rural folks. May be classified such as to glorify the beauty of nature, courtship, or welcome songs
Characteristics of Traditional Music
Cantata
Sonata
Acapella
cantata - vocal composition with an instrumental accompaniment and often contains more that one movement.
acapella - vocal composition without intrument.
sonata - composition for one or more instruments, one of which is usually a keyboard instrument, usually consisting of 3 or 4 independent movements carrying on key, mood, and tempo.
Francisco B. BuencaminoSr.
His piano works have become a staple in the Philippines repertoire today.
venture into musical direction and scoring for films, composing zarsuelas and kundiman
Founded the Centro Escolar de Senoritas
Francisco B. Buencamino Sr. - Compositions
Harana, Pandanggo ni Neneng, Collar de Sampaguita, Dulces las Horas, Mayon (Fantasia de Concierto), Princesa ng Kumintang, Maligayang bati, and Himig ng Nayon
Buencamino - Himig sa Nayon
Nicanor S. Abelardo
20th century composer with a romantic style
The Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (Main Theater) of the Cultural Center of the Philippines and Abelardo Hall of the UP College of Music are named after him.
Nicanor S. Abelardo - Compositions
Mutya ng Pasig, Nasaan ka Irog, Cavatina for Violoncello, U.P Naming Mahal, Cinderella Overture, Panorama
Abelardo - Magbalik ka hirang
Antonio J. Molina
Product of both Romatic and Impressionist Style.
"Father of Philippine Impressionist Music"
Facinated by Debussy but still retained romantic style
Antonio J. Molina - Compostions
Ang Batingaw, Hatinggabi, Kundiman-Kundangan, Awit ni Maria Clara, Magbalik ka Hirang, Kung sa Iyong Gunita, and Larawan nitong Pilipinas
Molina - Awit ni Maria Clara
Francisco S. Santiago
"Father of the Kundiman"
Belongs to the "Triumvirate of the Filipino Composers"
Romantic in style, incorporating western forms and Technique with folk materials
Francisco S. Santiago - Compositions
Pakiusap, Madaling Araw, Sakali Man, Hibik ng Pilipinas, Ano kaya ang kapalaran, kundiman (Anak dalita at Himutok)
Santiago - Ano kaya ang kapalaran
Hilarion F. Rubio
A composer, music teacher, conductor, and clarinetist.
His name was closely identified with his work for the orchestra
Hilarion F. Rubio - Compositions
Unang Katas, Bulaklaken, Theme and Variation for Band, Ang Magsasaka, Bukang Liwayway, Filipinas kong Mahal, Hantulan Mo Ako, Ginintuang Araw, Mutya ng Silangan, Light Narra
Rubio - Mutya ng silangan
Luci D. San Pedro
"Romantic Nationalist"
He incorporated Philippine folk elements in his compositions with Western forms and harmony.
His chords have a rich expressive tonality
declared National Artist for Music
Lucio D. San Pedro - Compositions
Ugoy ng Duyan, Suite Pastorale, Lahing Kayumanggi
San Pedro - Ugoy ng Duyan
Alfredo S. Buenaventura
His compositions combine contemporary and conventional styles, and contain melodies that are simple and understandable, while using contemporary harmonies that enhance their complexity.
Alfredo S. Buenaventura - Compositions
Prinsesa Urduha, Diego Silang, Maria Makiling, Ang Ating Watawat, Pasko ng Barangay, Dakilang Lahi, Pilipinas, Gomburza
Buenaventura - Dakilang Lahi
Raymundo Cipriano "Ryan" Cayabyab
contemporary composer and conductor who spans both popular and classical worlds with his pop music, ballads, operas, zarzuelas, orchestral arrangements, masses, psalms, and choral compositions.
His compositions are mostly of traditional Western influences
Raymundo Cipriano"Ryan" Cayabyab - Compositions
Misa, Four Poems for Soprano and Piano, TeDeum, Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika, Limang Dipang Tao, Alikabok and Kumukuti-kutitap