National Artists and Their Contributions to Music (PDF)

NATIONAL ARTISTS and THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS MUSIC ANTONINO BUENAVENTURA In 1935, he joined Francisca Reyes-Aquino to conduct research on folksongs and dances that led to its popularization Wrote songs and musical arrangement based on the folk songs of different ethnic groups in the...

NATIONAL ARTISTS and THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS MUSIC ANTONINO BUENAVENTURA In 1935, he joined Francisca Reyes-Aquino to conduct research on folksongs and dances that led to its popularization Wrote songs and musical arrangement based on the folk songs of different ethnic groups in the country As a conductor, he restored the Philippine Army Band to its former prestige as one of the finest military bands in the world making it “the only band that can sound like a symphony orchestra” ANTONINO BUENAVENTURA Wrote several marches such as: Echoes of the Past History Fantasy Echoes from the Philippines Ode to Freedom Orchestra music compositions Prelude and Fugue in G Minor Philippines Triumphant Mindanao Sketches JOSE MACEDA A composer, musicologist, teacher and performer, who explored the musicality of the Filipino deeply Focused on the understanding and popularization of Filipino traditional music His research and fieldwork resulted in the collection of recorded music taken from the remotest mountain villages and farthest island communities Wrote papers that enlightened scholars about the nature of Philippine traditional and ethnic music  JOSE MACEDA Compositions usually performed as a communal ritual: Ugma-ugma(1963) Pagsamba (1968) and Udlot-udlot (1975) Other major works 🡪 Agungan, Kubing, Pagsamba, Ugnayan, Ading, Aroding, Siasid, Suling-suling LUCRECIA R. KASILAG “Tita King” An educator, composer, performing artist, administrator and cultural entrepreneur of national and international caliber Involved herself wholly in sharpening the Filipino audience’s appreciation of music She pioneered fusing Filipino ethnic music with Western influences, which led many Filipino composers to experiment with such approach Integrated ethnic instruments in her orchestral production LUCRECIA R. KASILAG “Tita King” Orchestral Music Toccata for Percussions and Winds, Divertissement and Concertante Filiasiana Misang Pilipino Legend of the Sarimanok Chamber music Awit ng mga Awit Psalms Fantaisie on a 4-Note Theme East Meets Jazz Ethnika ERNANI J. CUENCO A composer, film scorer, musical director, and music teacher Incorporated Kundiman elements in his ballad love songs He wrote an outstanding and memorable body of work that resonates with the Filipino sense of musicality His works also embody an ingenious voice that raises the aesthetic dimensions of contemporary Filipino music ERNANI J. CUENCO Songs and Ballads Nahan, Kahit na Magtiis Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa Pilipinas Inang Bayan Isang Dalangin Kalesa Bato sa Buhangin Gaano Kita Kamahal 🡪 enriched Filipino love ballad by adding Kundiman elements LUCIO SAN PEDRO A master composer, conductor, and teacher whose music evokes the folk elements of the Filipino heritage He produced a wide-ranging body The Filipino essence and style of works that includes band music, concertos for violin and orchestra, choral works, cantatas, chamber music, music for violin and piano, and songs for solo voice He extracted the Filipino essence and style from the folk materials and used them in his compositions LUCIO SAN PEDRO Orchestral music Malakas at Maganda Overture,Prelude and Fugue in D minor, Hope and Ambition Choral music Easter Cantata, Sa Mahal Kong Bayan, Rizal’s Valedictory Poem Vocal music 🡪 Lulay, Sa Ugoy ng Duyan, In the Silence of the Night Band music 🡪 Dance of the Fairies, Triumphal March, Lahing Kayumanggi, Angononian March ANTONIO J. MOLINA A versatile musician, composer, music educator who elevated music beyond the realm of folk music Credited with introducing innovations such as the whole tone scale, pentatonic scale, exuberance of dominant ninths and eleventh cords, and linear counterpoints Used folk instruments like the kulintangan and gabbang in his compositions ANTONIO J. MOLINA Compositions Hatinggabi 🡪 a serenade for solo violin and piano accompaniment Misa Antoniana Grand Festival Mass Ang Batingaw Kundiman- Kundangan Kung sa Iyong Gunita Pandangguhan Amihan Awit ni Maria Clara FRANCISCO FELICIANO A composer, conductor, or educator, contributed to bringing the awareness of people all over the world to view the Asian culture as a rich source of inspiration and a celebration of our ethnicity, particularly the Philippines He elevated the Filipino artistry into one that is highly esteemed by people all over the world He incorporates the many subtleties of rhythmic vitality and intricate interweaving of lines inspired from the songs of our indigenous tribes FRANCISCO FELICIANO Major works: Ashen Wings (1995) Sikhay sa Kabila ng Paalam (1993) La Loba Negra (1983) Yerma (1982) Pamugun (1995) Pokpok Alimako (1981) LEVI CELERIO A prolific lyricist and composer Effortlessly translated/wrote anew the lyrics to traditional melodies: “O Maliwanag Na Buwan” (Iloko) “Ako ay May Singsing” (Pampango) “Alibangbang” (Visaya) Became youngest member of Manila Symphony Orchestra Guinness Book of World Records: Leaf Musician LEVI CELERIO Lifetime Achievement Awardee of the Film Academy of the Philippines for his songs that have been written for local movies Most notable works: Sa Ugoy ng Duyan (in collaboration with Lucio San Pedro) Ang Pasko Ay Sumapit (Christmas song) Kahit Konting Pagtingin (OPM) Saan Ka Man Naroroon (OPM) Dungawin Mo Hirang (Folk Song) RAMON P. SANTOS Composer, conductor and musicologist, and currently the country’s foremost exponent of contemporary Filipino music He contributed greatly to the quest for new directions in music, taking as basis non-Western traditions in the Philippines and Southeast Asia Combined Philippine indigenous instruments and vocals to orchestral instruments and other instruments from foreign nations like the Javanese gamelan JOVITA FUENTES A teacher at UP Conservatory of Music who left for Milan in 1924 for further voice studies Debuted at the Piacenza after 8 months of arduous training Played Cio-cio san in Giacomo Puccini’s Madame Butterfly at Italy’s Teatro Municipale di Piacenza Her performance was hailed as the “most sublime interpretation of the part” happened at a time when the Philippines and its people were scarcely heard of in Europe JOVITA FUENTES Music Performances Liu Yu in Puccini’s Turandot Mimi in Puccini’s La Boheme Iris in Pietro Mascagni’s Iris the title role of Salome (which composer Richard Strauss personally offered to her including the special role of Princess Yang Gui Fe in Li Tai Pe) Was given the unprecedented award of “Embahadora de Filipinas a su Madre Patria” by Spain FELIPE PADILLA DE LEON Composer, conductor, and scholar, who Filipinized western music form His sonatas, marches, and concertos have become the full expression of the sentiments and aspirations of the Filipino in times of strife and of peace Various awards and distinctions 🡪 Republic Cultural Heritage Award, Doctor of Humanities from UP, Rizal Pro-Patria Award, Presidential Award of Merit, Patnubay ng Kalinangan Award, etc. FELIPE PADILLA DE LEON Orchestral music Mariang Makiling Overture (1939) Roca Encantada Maynila Overture (1976) Orchesterstuk (1981) Choral music Payapang Daigdig Ako’y Pilipino Lupang Tinubuan ANDREA VENERACION Choirmaster and choral arranger Contributions in culture and the arts: Founded the Philippine Madrigal Singers Spearheaded the development of Philippine choral music Organized a cultural outreach program to provide music education and exposure in several provinces Recognized as an authority on choral music and performance and served as adjudicator in international music competitions RYAN CAYABYAB (RAYMUNDO C. CAYABYAB) Most accomplished composer, arranger, and musical director in the Philippine music industry since this bloomed beginning 1970s His learned, skillful, and versatile musical style spans a wide range of genres His compositions reflect a perspective of music that extols the exuberance of life and human happiness, thus capturing the very essence of our Filipino soul RYAN CAYABYAB (RAYMUNDO C. CAYABYAB) Notable Works Rama-Hari (Two-act musical ballet, 1980) Katy! The Musical (Two-act musical, 1988) Smokey Mountain (Pop CD album, 1990) One Christmas (Christmas Album, 1993) Noli Me Tangere (Tele-sine musical, 1995) Spoliarium (Three-act opera, 2003) Ignacio Of Loyola (Film Score, 2016) Larawan: The Musical (Full-length musical film, 2017) RYAN CAYABYAB (RAYMUNDO C. CAYABYAB) Notable Works (Songs) Da Coconut Nut Kay Ganda Ng Ating Musika Nais Ko Paraiso Kahit Ika’y Panaginip Lang Kailan Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka