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• Francisco Santiago:

  • Considered the "Father of Kundiman"
  • Finished his music specialization at the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago, obtaining his Doctorate Degree in 1924
  • Famous works: Pakiusap, Madaling Araw, Sakali Man, Pilipinas Kong Mahal, Hibik ng Pilipinas, Ano Kaya ang Kapalaran, and Kundiman (Anak Dalita)
  • Sung his piece before the Royal Court of Spain upon the request of King Alfonso II
  • Musical director for films, including "Kundiman", "Leron Leron Sinta", "Madaling Araw", "Manileña", and the movie inspired by his own composition, "Pakiusap"
  • First Filipino Director of the UP Conservatory of Music
• Nicanor Abelardo:

  • Studied music at the Chicago Music College
  • Influenced by the musical styles of the Serialist/Second Viennese School and Post-Romantic European composers
  • Elevated the status of Kundiman into an Art Song status equivalent to that of the German Lied, the French Chanson, and the Italian Aria
  • Best-known compositions: Mutya ng Pasig, Nasaan Ka Irog, Bituing Marikit, Ikaw Rin, Kundiman ng Luha, Pahimakas, Kung Hindi Man, Pahiwatig, Cavatina for Violin and Piano, First Nocturne for Piano, and Magbalik Ka Hirang
• Antonio Molina:

  • First National Artist for Music
  • Began his music career as an orchestral soloist at the Manila Grand Opera House
  • Served as Dean of the Centro Escolar University, Conservatory of Music from 1948 to 1970
  • Fascinated by the dynamics and harmonies of Debussy but retained much of the Romantic style in his melody
  • Known for his poignantly romantic serenade for violin and piano "Hatinggabi"
  • Works include orchestral music, chamber music, and vocal music such as Misa Antoniana Grand Festival Mass, Ang Batingaw, Kundiman-Kundangan, String Quartet, Kung sa Iyong Gunita, Pandangguhan, Amihan, Awit ni Maria Clara, and Larawan Nitong Pilipinas
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