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  • Contemporary music in the Philippines refer to composition that have adopted ideas and elements from the 20th century.
  • The modern Filipino repertoire consists of musical pieces that have been written in 20th century idioms that have evolved out of such stylistic movements as impressionism, expressionism, neo-classicism, avant-garde and new music.
  • 20th century traditional Composers (part 1)
    1. Francisco B. Buencamino Sr. (1883-1952)
    2. Francisco S. Santiago (1889-1947)
    3. Nicanor Abelardo (1893-1934)
    4. Antonio J. Molina (1894-1980) National artist for music
    5. Hilarion Rubio Y Francisco (1902-1985)
    6. Col. Antonio Buenaventura (1904-1996)
    7. Rodolfo S. Cornejo (1909-1991)
    8. Felipe Padilla De Leon Sr. (1912-1992)
    9. Lucio San Pedro (1913-2002)
    10. Rosendo E. Santos Jr. (1922-1994)
    11. Alfredo Buenaventura (1929)
    12. Cipriano "Ryan" Cayabyab (1954)
    1. Francisco B. Buencamino Sr. (1883-1952). - founded the Conservatory of Music In Centro Escolar University - created the Buencamino Music Academy - compositions: Larawan Harana, Maligayang Bati, Pandanggo ni Neneng
  • 2. Francisco S. Santiago (1889-1947)
    • Known as the "Father of the Kundiman"
    • Belonged to the "Triumvirate of the Filipino Composers"
    • His music was Romantic in style, incorporating Western forms and techniques with folk materials
    • Compositions: Hibik ng Pilipinas, Pakiusap, Kundiman (AnakDalita), Sakali Man
  • 3. Nicanor Abelardo (1893-1934)
    • One of the "Triumvirate of Filipino Composers" which includes Antonio Molina and Francisco Santiago
    • Compositions: Mutya ng Pasig, Nasaan ka Irog, Magbalik ka Hirang, Cavatina for Violoncello
  • 4. Antonio J. Molina (1894-1980)
    • National Artist for Music
    • First National Artist for Music
    • Considered one of the "Triumvirate of Filipino Composers" which includes Nicanor Abelardo and Francisco Santiago
    • Was a product of both the Romantic and Impressionist styles
    • Was fascinated by the dynamics and harmonies of Debussy but retained much of the Romantic style in his melody
    • Compositions: Kung sa Iyong Gunita Malikmata (Transfiguration), Pandangguhan Hatinggabi
  • 5. Hilarion Rubio Y Francisco (1902-1985)
    • A composer, music teacher, conductor, and clarinetist, created substantial works for the orchestra
    • Co-founded the Anak Zapote Band
    • Later became a bandleader and conductor of the ROTC band of the Conservatory of Music, University of the Philippines and played the violin and timpani with the UP junior Symphony Orchestra
    • Compositions: Bulaklaken Hatulan mo Ako, Theme and Variations for Band, Ginintuang Araw
  • 6. Col. Antonio Buenaventura (1904-1996)
    • National artist for music
    • Restored the Philippine Constabulary Band in 1945, which was reputedly likened to a symphony orchestra, it was considered "One of the best military bands in the world", later renamed the Philippine Army Band
    • Music and Compositions: Minuet, Mindanao Sketches, Divertimento for Piano and Orchestra, Variations and Fugue, Greetings (based on Philippine Folk Music), Pandanggo sa Ilaw
  • 7. Rodolfo S. Cornejo (1909-1991)
    • First composition at age 10 was a piano piece entitled Glissando Waltz, followed three years later by a military march entitled salute
    • Listed in the "The International Who's Who in Music"
    • Also known for his extemporaneous thematic improvisations based on the letters of people's names. - compositions: A La Juventud Filipina, Bailes De Ayer, Caprice on a Folksong, Cello Sonata, Ibong Adarna, Kandingan, Malakas at Maganda, Overture, Okaka , Oriental Fantasy, Piano Concerto nos. 1,2,3, Ruby and Song of the Miners
  • 8. Felipe Padilla De Leon Sr. (1912-1992)
    • National artist for music
    • Took up Fine Arts at University of the Philippines in 1927, but had to stop in order to make a living
    • Played the trombone in dance orchestras which performed in Cabarets, circuses and bodabil (vaudeville)
    • Known as a nationalist composer who expressed the Philippines' cultural identity through his compositions
    • Music and compositions: Noli Me Tangere (1957), El Filibusterismo (1970), Tindig, Aking Inang Bayan, Bagong Lipunan, Payapang Daigdig (1946), Noche Buena, and Pasko na Naman
  • 9. Lucio San Pedro (1913-2002)
    • National artist for music
    • Known as "romantic nationalist
    • Incorporated Philippine folk elements in his compositions with Western forms and harmony
    • His chords have a rich expressive tonality
    • Music and compositions: Sa Ugoy ng Duyan, Suite Pastorale (1956), Lahing Kayumanggi (1962)
  • 10. Rosendo E. Santos (1922-1994)
    • Born September 3, 1922 in Cavite City
    • Age 11, he started composing band marches instrumental, and vocal scores, as well as music for Catholic masses
    • Was awarded the "Philippine Composer of the Century" after receiving the "Composer of the Year Award" in Manila in 1956 and 1957
  • Alfredo Buenaventura
  • Composer, conductor and teacher

    Drawn by his fascination with trumpets and trombones and became one of its arrangers and conductors
  • Alfredo Buenaventura was one of the 20 boy sopranos of Tiplets at Sto. Domingo Church
  • Music and compositions
    • Maria Makiling (1961)
    • Diego Silang (1966)
    • Prinsesa Urduha (1969)
    • Cantatas Ang ating Watawat (1956)
    • Paskong Baranggay (1964)
    • Three Piano concertos subtitled: Celebration, Determination, and Exultation
    • Dakilang Lahi (1971)
    • Gomburza (1981)
    • Rizal, the Great Malayan Antagonist
    • Philippine Medley no. 2
  • 12. Cipriano "Ryan" Cayabyab (1954)
    • A popular contemporary composer who also has classical compositions to his credit
    • His style makes uses of syncopation, extended chords, and chromatic harmony
    • Obtained his Bachelor of Music degree at the UP College of Music
    • At present, he continues to be a professor, musical director, composer, arranger, and conductor in the Philippine concert
    • Compositions: Misa, Four Poems for Soprano and Piano, Te Deum, Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika (1978), Modern Zarzuela Alikabok (2003), the opera Spoliarium
  • Francisco B. Buencamino Sr.
  • Francisco S. Santiago
  • Nicanor Abelardo
  • Antonio J. Molina
  • Hilarion Rubio Y Francisco
  • Col. Antonio Buenaventura
  • Rodolfo S. Cornejo
  • Felipe Padilla De Leon Sr.
  • Lucio San Pedro
  • Rosendo E. Santos Jr.
  • Alfredo Buenaventura
  • Cipriano "Ryan" Cayabyab