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Who among the Filipino composers mentioned was known for blending Eastern and Western styles in her compositions?
Which Filipino composer was influenced by European romanticism and chromaticism, blending it with hazy notes, dissonance, and unusual chordal combinations in his works?
Who founded the Asian Institute for Liturgy and Music and composed over 30 major works?
Which composer is recognized for his innovative use of syncopation, chords, and chromatic harmony in his compositions?
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Which Filipino composer was a romantic nationalist known for blending Philippine folk elements with Western harmony?
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What indigenous Filipino instrument did Lucrecia Kasilag incorporate into her orchestral works?
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Where did Francisco Santiago study music and earn his doctorate?
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Which of the following composers did Jose Maceda meet while working with music concrete in Paris?
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What position did Santiago hold at the University of the Philippines?
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For what achievement was Jose Maceda honored with the title of National Artist for Music?
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Study Notes
- Contemporary Filipino composers have adopted ideas from 20th-century art music in the West and incorporate the latest trends from the entertainment industry into their compositions.
- Nicanor Abelardo (1893-1934) was influenced by European romanticism and chromaticism, blending it with hazy notes, dissonance, and unusual chordal combinations in his works like "Mutya ng Pasig" and "Cavatina for Violoncello."
- Antonio J. Molina (1894-1980) was part of the triumvirate of Filipino composers and known for incorporating romantic and impressionist styles in his compositions. He composed pieces for various instruments like the violin, piano, and voice.
- Lucio San Pedro (1913-2002) was a romantic nationalist composer who integrated Philippine folk elements with Western harmony in his works like "Sa Ugoy ng Duyan" and "Pastoral Suite." He was recognized internationally for his musical prowess.
- Francisco F. Feliciano (1942-2014) was an avant-garde composer and conductor known for his compositions for band and chorus. He founded the Asian Institute for Liturgy and Music and composed over 30 major works.
- Ryan Cayabyab (b. 1954) is a contemporary composer with classical compositions like "Misa," "Tedium," "Kailan Pa Ma'y Ikaw," and the opera "Spoliarium." He is recognized for his innovative use of syncopation, chords, and chromatic harmony.
- Lucrecia R. Kasilag (1918-2008) was a National Artist known for blending Eastern and Western styles in her compositions. She incorporated indigenous Filipino instruments into her orchestral works, like "The Legend of the Sarimanok" and "Dularawan."- Francisco Santiago (1889-1947) is known as the father of the kundiman and one of the triumvirate of Filipino composers. He studied music at the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago, earning his doctorate in 1924. Santiago's music style was romantic and incorporated Western techniques, composing various works including condemon symphonies, piano concertos, and pieces for piano, violin, and voice. Some of his famous works include "Usap," "Madeline Arau," and "Kundiman," performed before the royal court of Spain.
- Jose Maceda (1917-2004) was a Filipino avant-garde composer and National Artist for Music. He studied in Manila, Paris with Alfred Cortot, and the USA, earning a doctorate in ethnomusicology from UCLA. He worked with music concrete in Paris and met influential composers like Pierre Boulez and Karlheinz Stockhausen. Maceda served as a professor at the University of the Philippines and was honored with the title of National Artist for Music in 1997. He passed away in Manila in 2004.
- Santiago was a musical director for films, overseeing music for movies like "Arkong Demonyo" and "Usahay." He also became the first Filipino director of the U.P. Conservatory of Music.
- Maceda worked at a recording studio in Paris specializing in music concrete and made significant contributions to avant-garde music. He held positions at the University of the Philippines and was recognized with the title of National Artist for Music in 1997.
- Both Santiago and Maceda are celebrated as significant figures in Filipino music history, each contributing uniquely to the development of music in the Philippines.
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Test your knowledge on prominent Filipino composers like Nicanor Abelardo, Antonio J. Molina, Lucio San Pedro, Francisco F. Feliciano, Ryan Cayabyab, Lucrecia R. Kasilag, Francisco Santiago, and Jose Maceda. Explore their unique styles, influences, and contributions to the rich tapestry of Filipino music history.
