Jose Maceda Biography
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Where did Jose Maceda specialize in music?

  • Thailand
  • Africa
  • Philippines (correct)
  • Brazil
  • In which country did Maceda study musicology?

  • Philippines
  • United States (correct)
  • Malaysia
  • Thailand
  • What was one of Jose Maceda's major compositions?

  • Serenade in the Sunset
  • Udlot-udlot (correct)
  • Whispers of the Wind
  • Morning Dew Symphony
  • Where is Chino Toledo known for premiering works of Filipino composers and Asian composers?

    <p>Asia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What instrument did Maceda study under Victorina Lobregat?

    <p>Piano</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was Chino Toledo born?

    <p>Philippines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which composer is known for fusing Filipino ethnic music with Western music in orchestral productions?

    <p>Lucrecia Kasilag</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Ramon Santos earn his Master of Music degree with distinction?

    <p>Indiana University</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is considered the 'First Lady of Philippine Music'?

    <p>Lucrecia Kasilag</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which composer is regarded as the country's foremost exponent of contemporary Filipino music?

    <p>Ramon Santos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Lucrecia Kasilag complete her graduate studies on a Fulbright Travel Grant?

    <p>Eastman School of Music</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which composer is known for conducting concerts in Japan, Indonesia, Australia, and China?

    <p>Ramon Santos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Filipino Composers

    • Composers Ramon Santos, Lucrecia Kasilag, Jose Maceda, and Chino Toledo are notable figures in Philippine music.
    • Chino Toledo's music is characterized by great energy and often bears a relationship to traditional Southeast Asian music.

    Chino Toledo

    • Born on March 6, 1959
    • A composer, conductor, and recognized figure in Asian contemporary art music
    • Premiered works of Filipino composers and other Asian composers
    • Conducted concerts in Japan, Indonesia, Australia, and China

    Ramon Santos

    • Born on February 25, 1941
    • Composer, conductor, and musicologist
    • Exposed to music at a young age, studying formal music lessons with grandmother and violin lessons with another teacher
    • Influenced by avant-garde music of Varese and Jose Maceda's composition, Ugma-Ugma
    • Holds degrees from University of the Philippines, Indiana University, and State University of New York at Buffalo
    • Considered the country's foremost exponent of contemporary Filipino music
    • Works include Ding Ding Nga Diwaya, Nabasag ang Banga, "Ang Hardin ni Ligaya," and "Ang Puting Waling-Waling"

    Lucrecia Kasilag

    • Born on August 31, 1917, died on August 16, 2008
    • Composer, educator, cultural and arts administrator, and performing artist
    • Considered the "First Lady of Philippine Music"
    • Music was introduced to her by her mother, Asuncion Roces, a music teacher
    • Fused Filipino ethnic music with Western music, using indigenous instruments in orchestral productions
    • Wrote 250 compositions for orchestra and is famous for writing Love Songs, Legend of the...

    Jose Maceda

    • Born on January 31, 1917, died on May 5, 2004
    • Ethnomusicologist, educator, composer, conductor, and pianist
    • Specialized in Indonesian and Filipino music
    • Studied piano under Victorina Lobregat and Alfred Cortot, and musicology at Columbia University, anthropology at Northwestern University, and ethnomusicology at University of California
    • Explored Filipino musicality and dedicated his life to popularizing traditional music
    • Wrote papers about the nature of ethnic Philippine tribes and studied it intensively
    • Professor of Piano and Musicology at the University of the Philippines College of Music
    • Major compositions include Ugma-ugma, Pagsamba, and Udlot-udlot

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    Learn about the life and accomplishments of Dr. Jose Montserrat Maceda, a prominent ethnomusicologist, composer, conductor, and pianist. Discover his studies in Indonesian and Filipino music, as well as his training under renowned mentors.

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