CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE MUSIC (L1) Flashcards
He is the “Father of Kundiman”
Francisco Santiago
Kundiman (Anak Dalita) - This piece was sung before the
Royal Court of Spain upon the request of
King Alfonso II
He became the first Filipino Director of the UP
Conservatory of Music.
Francisco Santiago
He studied music at the Chicago Music College and was
influenced by the musical styles of the Serialist/Second
Viennese School and Post-Romantic European composers.
NICANOR ABELARDO
He is the first National Artist for Music
Antonio Molina
He began his music career as an
orchestral soloist at the Manila Grand
Opera House.
Antonio Molina
He served as Dean of the Centro Escolar
University, Conservatory of Music from
1948 to 1970
Antonio Molina
Antonio Molina is best known for his poignantly romantic serenade
for violin and piano
“Hatinggabi”
He was born on February 11, 1913, in Angono,Rizal.
* Since his elementary days, he started composing.
Lucio San Pedro
He studied the banjo which inspired him to becomea serious
musician.
Lucio San Pedro
San Pedro is known as a
“romantic nationalist
Lucio San Pedro most popular work is the well-loved is
“Sa
Ugoy ng Duyan”
He was declared a National Artist for Music in 1991 and
passed away on March 31, 2002.
Lucio San Pedro
also known as Mr. C
Ryan Cayabyab
He is a popular
contemporary composer who also has classical
compositions to his credit, such as “Misa” and “Misa2000”,
“Four Poems for Soprano and Piano”, and “Te Deum”.
Ryan Cayabyab
