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Filipino Composers and Their Biographies

Born:
Birthplace: San Miguel, Bulacan
Died:

Race: Asian
Field: Composer
Famous for: Kundiman songs

Nicanor Abelardo is a Filipino composer who composed over a hundred of Kundiman Songs
especially before and during the World War II.

Born in San Miguel de Mayumo (now is San Miguel, Bulacan in February 7, , Nicanor Sta.
Ana Abelardo was introduced to music when he was five years old, when his father taught him
the solfeggio and the banduria. At the age of 8, he was able to compose his first work, a waltz
entitled "Ang Unang Buko," which was dedicated to his grandmother. At the age of 13, he was
already playing at saloons and cabarets in Manila. At age 15, he was already teaching in barrio
schools in San Ildefonso and San Miguel Bulacan. All of these happened even before young
Abelardo finally took up courses under Guy F. Harrison and Robert Schofield at the UP
Conservatory of Music in By , following a teacher�s certificate in science and
composition received in , he was appointed head of the composition department at the
Conservatory. Years later, he ran a boarding school for young musicians, and among his students
were National Artist Antonino Buenaventura, Alfredo Lozano and Lucino Sacramento. In the
field of composition he is known for his redefinition of the kundiman, bringing the genre to art-
song status. Among his works were "Nasaan Ka Irog," "Magbalik Ka Hirang," and "Himutok."
He died in at the age of 41, leaving a prolific collection of more than works.

As a composition major at the University of the Philippines, he also composed the melody for
the university's official anthem, U.P. Naming Mahal.

The building housing the College of Music in UP Diliman (Abelardo Hall) is named in his
honor.
Levi Celerio
Born:
April 30,
Birthplace: Tondo, Manila
Died: April 2,

Race: Asian
Field: Composer

Levi Celerio is a Filipino composer and lyricist, born on A

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  • 2. Levi Celerio • He wrote songs and remained poor. But that is something every man of his kind takes pride of. • His compositions range from Filipino folk songs to Christmas songs to love songs. • His name was placed in the Guinness Book of World Records for his leaf-playing feat. • He was known as the only man who could play music with a leaf. • He died on April 2,

  • 3. Christmas songs: Pasko na Naman, Ang Pasko ay Sumapit, and Misa de Gallo. Love songs: Saan Ka Man Naroroon, Kahit Konting Pagtingin, Gaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal, Kapag Puso'y Sinugatan, and Ikaw. Folk songs: Ang Pipit, Tinikling, Tunay na Tunay, Itik-Itik, Waray- Waray, Pitong Gatang, Ako ay May Singsing, Alibangbang, Alembong, Galawgaw, Caprichosa, Ang Tapis Ni Inday, Dungawin Mo Hirang, Umaga na Neneng, Ikaw Kasi and Basta't Mahal Kita. His best songs combine great poetry, philosophy and passion. These are O Maliwanag na Buwan, Dahil Sa Isang Bulaklak, Sa Ugoy ng Duyan, Bagong Pagsilang and Sapagkat Kami'y Tao Lamang. Levi also wrote nationalistic songs such as Ang Bagong Lipunan, Lupang Pangarap, and Tinig ng Bayan. Imagine the world without these songs, and the Philippines would have been less known for its happy, romantic and enthusiastic people.

  • 4. Julián Felipe • A dedicated music teacher and composer, he was appointed by then-President Emilio Aguinaldo as Director of the National Band of the First Philippine Republic. He died in Manila. • As the composer of the music of the Filipino national anthem, now known as Lupang Hinirang.

  • 5. NICANOR ABELARDO “Father of Filipino Sonata” • Abelardo was a prolific composer of the kundiman in the s. His works Bituing Marikit, sarsuela, Dakilang Punglo, Kundiman ng Luha, Mutya Ng Pasig and ''Nasaan Ka Irog?'' had stirring, poetic lyrics which later evolved into movie theme songs. •Tribute •His composition ''Naku… Kenkoy!" () combines the f

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  • 2. According to National Artist Ramon Santos, Ph.D.

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  • 6. FRANCISCO SANTIAGO • He was known as the “Father of the Kundiman” and belongs to the “Triumvirate of Filipino Composers.

  • 7. FRANCISCO SANTIAGO •Santiago’s music was Romantic in style, incorporating Western forms and techniques with folk materials.

  • 8. WORKS •Ano Kaya ang Kapalaran •Madaling Araw •Pakiusap

  • ANTONIO MOLINA •The first National Artist for Music, is considered one of the “Triumvirate of Filipino Composers”

  • ANTONIO MOLINA •He was a product of both the Romantic and Impressionist schools of thought, this gave him the title: •“FATHER OF PHILIPPINIE IMPRESSIONIST ARTIST”

  • WORKS • A characteristically impressionist work is his piano work Malikmata (Transfiguration). • He is best known for his poignantly romantic serenade for violin and piano Hatinggabi • He received the National Artist for Music award in He passed away on January 29,

  • NICANOR ABELARDO • He studied music at the Chicago Music College and was influenced by the musical styles of Schoenberg, Hindemith and Stravinsky.

  • NICANOR ABELARDO •He incorporated Philippine folk elements in his compositions with Western forms and harmony.

  • WORKS •Mutya ng Pasig •Nasaan Ka Irog •Cavatina for Violoncello •Magbalik Ka Hirang.

  • •In his MUTYA NG PASIG, the mutya speaks, in the light of the full moon, lamenting her kingdom and love that was lost, symbolizing the freedom lost by the country to the Americans.

  • RYAN CAYABYAB • He composed the award winning music “Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika in and he also served as the Executive and Artistic Director of the San Miguel Foundation for the Performing Arts.

  • Works •Kumukutikutitap •Da Coconut Nut •Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika

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  • LUCRESIA KASILAG •She is particularly known
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