MUSIC
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- He is known is known as the “Father of the Kundiman” He belongs to the “Triumvirate of Filipino Composers.”
- He finished his music specialization at the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago, where he obtained his Doctorate Degree in 1924.
- Santiago’s music was ________ in style, incorporating Western forms and techniques with folk materials.
- Works of Santiago:
- He was also a musical director for films. Among the films whose music he supervised are “Kundiman”, “Leron Leron Sinta”, “Madaling Araw”, “Manileña”, and the movie inspired by his own composition, “Pakiusap”. He became the first Filipino Director of the UP Conservatory of Music.
- Part of the "Triumvirate of Filipino Composers" with Antonio Molina and Francisco Santiago.
- Studied music at the Chicago Music College
- Influenced by the musical styles of Schoenberg, Hindemith, and Stravinsky.
- Compositions feature hazy tones, dissonance, and unusual chordal combinations.
- - "Magbalik Ka Hirang"
- He is the first National Artist in Music and considered as one of the “Triumvirate of Filipino Composers” which includes Nicanor Abelardo and Francisco Santiago.
- He began his music career as an orchestral soloist at the Manila Grand Opera House.
- He served as Dean of the Centro Escolar University, Conservatory of Music from 1948 to 1970.
- He was also a faculty member of the University of the Philippines’ Conservatory (now College) of Music.
- a prominent Filipino composer, left a lasting legacy with his distinctive impressionist composition "Malikmata" (Transfiguration), featuring mysterious exotic chords and a transition from lyrical melody to initial mood.
- Molina's diverse body of work includes compositions for piano, violin, and voice, as well as the zarzuela opera form. His renowned piece, "__________," a romantic serenade for violin and piano, has been transcribed for various instruments.
- Molina's repertoire spans orchestral, chamber, and vocal music, showcasing works like the Suite Pastorale and nationalistic symphonic poem "______ __________."
- His contributions to symphonic band music were prolific. Internationally recognized, Molina served as a _____ at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 1980 and received the National Artist for Music award in 1973. He passed away on January 29, 1980.
- Recognized as the "Father of Philippine Impressionist Music."
- is known as a “romantic nationalist.” He incorporated Philippine folk elements in his compositions with Western forms and harmony.
- He became a professor of theory and composition at the University of the Philippines’ College of Music.
- Lucio San Pedro - He studied the _____ which inspired him to become a serious musician. He later pursued his music degree at the University of the Philippines and the Juilliard School in New York, USA.
- He was born on February 11, 1913 in Angono, Rizal. Since his elementary days, he started composing.
- , as represented in his well-loved “Sa Ugoy ng Duyan”, a lullaby melody sung by his mother.
- Lucio San Pedro - He composed Sa “____ __ _____” together with his friend Levi Celerio as the lyricist.
- His musical prowess was internationally recognized when he was invited to be a judge at the prestigious Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 1980.
- He was declared National Artist for Music in 1991 and passed away on March 31, 2002.
- Popular contemporary and classical composer. Classical compositions include "Misa," "Four Poems for Soprano and Piano," and "Te Deum".
- Compositional style characterized by syncopation, extended chords, and chromatic harmony
- Ryan - Award-winning compositions: "___ _____ __ _____ ______" (1978) and modern zarzuela "________" (2003).
- Ryan - l Notable opera: "_________" with libretto by Fides Cuyugan-Asensio.
- Producer of recordings, including the album "One," where he sang unaccompanied songs on different tracks to create 16 voices. Born on May 4, 1954, in Manila; obtained Bachelor of Music degree from the University of the Philippines College of Music.
- Former faculty member for Composition at the University of the Philippines.
- Served as Executive and Artistic Director of the San Miguel Foundation for the Performing Arts, overseeing the San Miguel Philharmonic Orchestra and the San Miguel Master Chorale.
- Served as Executive and Artistic Director of the San Miguel Foundation for the Performing Arts, overseeing the San Miguel Philharmonic Orchestra and the San Miguel Master Chorale.
- Named National Artist in Music in 2018.
- Composes pop, ballads, operas, zarzuela, orchestral, and choral music.
- Notable work: "Sa Ugoy ng Duyan," a lullaby melody inspired by his mother.
- Part of the "Triumvirate of Filipino Composers" with Francisco Santiago and Antonio Molina.
- Known as the "Father of the Kundiman," a genre of traditional Filipino love songs.