20th Century Traditional Filipino Composers PDF

# 20th Century Traditional Composers ## Rosendo E. Santos Jr. (1922 - 1994) - Was born on September 3, 1922, in Cavite City. - At age 11, he started composing band marches, instrumental and vocal scores, as well as music for Catholic masses. - He is listed in the “New Groves Dictionary of Music and...

# 20th Century Traditional Composers ## Rosendo E. Santos Jr. (1922 - 1994) - Was born on September 3, 1922, in Cavite City. - At age 11, he started composing band marches, instrumental and vocal scores, as well as music for Catholic masses. - He is listed in the “New Groves Dictionary of Music and Musicians.” A prolific composer, his works include concerti, sonatas, symphonies, symphonic poems, five operas in Philippine dialect, numerous band overtures, and more than 200 marches. - He wrote 50 masses in Latin and 20 in English. He has more than 1,000 musical compositions in the library of the University of the Philippines. ## Rodolfo S. Cornejo (1909 - 1991) - He was considered “the first Filipino composer who received an honorary degree from a government recognized music school in the United States.” - He passed away on August 11, 1991. - He was known for his “pianistic and compositional talent" by extemporizing a piano composition at the spur of the moment. ### Rodolfo S. Cornejo Compositions - A la Juventud Filipina - Bailes de Ayer - Caprice on a Folksong - Cello Sonata - Ibong Adarna - Kandingan - Malakas at Maganda - Overture - Okaka - Oriental Fantasy - Piano Concerto Nos. 1, 2, 3 - Ruby - Song of the Miners ## Cipriano “Ryan” Cayabyab (1954 - ) - A popular contemporary composer who also has classical compositions to his credit, such as Misa, Four Poems for Soprano and Piano, and Te Deum. - Cayabyab was born on May 4, 1954, in Manila. - His numerous compositions are the award-winning Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika (1978), as well as the modern zarzuela Alikabok (2003), the opera Spoliarium with libretto by Fides Cuyugan-Asensio, and a variety of choral pieces and song cycles. - He obtained his Bachelor of Music degree at the University of the Philippines' College of Music. After which, he became a faculty member for Composition at the same University. - He also served as the Executive and Artistic Director of the San Miguel Foundation for the Performing Arts, which oversaw the operations and programming of the San Miguel Philharmonic Orchestra and the San Miguel Master Chorale. ## Antonio J. Molina (1894 - 1980) - He received the National Artist for Music award in 1973. - The first National Artist for Music, and considered one of the “Triumvirate of Filipino Composers”. - He served as Dean of the Centro Escolar University Conservatory of Music from 1948 to 1970. - He was fascinated by the dynamics and harmonies of Debussy but retained much of the Romantic style in his melody. - He was a faculty member of the University of the Philippines' Conservatory (now College) of Music. ## Lucio San Pedro (1913 - 2002) - Born on February 11, 1913, in Angono, Rizal. - He pursued his music degree at the University of the Philippines and the Juilliard School in New York, USA. Upon returning to the Philippines, he became a professor of theory and composition at the University of the Philippines' College of Music. ### Lucio San Pedro Compositions - Sa Ugoy ng Duyan - Suite Pastorale (1956) - Lahing Kayumanggi (1962) ## Felipe Padilla de Leon Sr. (1912 - 1992) - Was born on May 1, 1912, in Barrio Papaya (now General Tinio) in Peñaranda, Nueva Ecija. - He took up Fine Arts at the University of the Philippines in 1927, but he had to stop schooling in order to make a living. - He decided to study formally and enrolled at the Conservatory of Music, University of the Philippines, where he studied under National Artists Col. Antonio Buenaventura and Antonio Molina. ### Felipe Padilla de Leon Sr. Compositions - Noli Me Tangere (1957) - Opera - El Filibusterismo (1970) - Opera - Tindig, Aking Inang Bayan - Bagong Lipunan - Payapang Daigdig (1946) - Noche Buena, and Pasko Na Naman ## Alfredo Buenaventura (1929 - ) - Composer, conductor and teacher, - Born in Sta. Maria, Bulacan on October 14, 1929. - Is among the few composers in the Philippines who composed five full-length operas. - He has his own set of ideas about music and composition. - He created a combination of contemporary and conventional, kept his melodies simple and understandable, but he used contemporary harmonies to suit the intellectuals. ### Buenaventura Works of Music - Minuet - Mindanao Sketches - Divertimento for Piano and Orchestra - Variations and Fugue and Greeting based on Philippine folk music. - Pandanggo sa ilaw, one of his most popular compositions ## Col. Antonino Buenaventura (1904 - 1996) - A renowned composer, conductor, and teacher. - He had already demonstrated a passion for music while learning the rudiments of music and solfeggio and becoming a proficient clarinet player. - He promoted Philippine music by extensively using folk materials in his works. - He recorded folk and dance music around the country with Ramon Tolentino and National Artist for Dance Francisca Reyes Aquino. - Buenaventura composed the music and did the rotations for the folk dances as researched by Aquino. ## Francisco Santiago (1889 - 1947) - He is known as the "Father of the Kundiman" and belongs to the "Triumvirate of Filipino Composers.” - He finished his music specialization at the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago, where he obtained his Doctorate Degree in 1924. - Santiago’s music was Romantic in style, incorporating Western forms and techniques with folk materials. - He composed several works such as kundiman, symphonies, piano concertos, and other music pieces for the piano, violin, and voice. ## Francisco B. Buencamino Sr. (1883 - 1952) - Born on November 5, 1883, in Bulacan. - He studied music composition and harmony at Liceo de Manila. Unfortunately, he was not able to finish. - He taught at the Ateneo de Manila, and at Centro Escolar de Señoritas whose Conservatory of Music he founded. - He also created the Buencamino Music Academy in 1930 where Nicanor Abelardo was one of his students. Expanding his career, he ventured into musical directing and scoring, and composing film music for Sampaguita Pictures, LVN, and Excelsior. ### Buencamino’s Compositions - Harana - Pandanggo ni Neneng - Collar de Sampaguita - Dulces las Horas - Mayon (Fantasia de Concierto) - My Soul’s Lament - Larawan - Mazurka - Boholana - Mi Bandera - Princesa ng Kumintang, - Maligayang Bati, - Ang Bukang Liwayway, - Ang Bagong Balitaw - Himig ng Nayon - Damdamin (Romance) - Pizzicato Caprice. ## Nicanor Abelardo (1893 - 1934) - He studied music at the Chicago Music College and was influenced by the musical styles of Schoenberg, Hindemith and Stravinsky. - He developed a style that combined European romanticism with chromaticism. - His compositions contain hazy tones, dissonance and unusual chordal combinations found in such works as Cinderella Overture, Panoramas, and a violin sonata. - He is also considered a composer in the Romantic style. ### Abelardo Famous Works - Mutya ng Pasig, - Nasaan Ka Irog, - Cavatina for Violoncello - Magbalik Ka Hirang. ## Hilarion Rubio y Francisco (1902 - 1985) - Hilarion Rubio was born on October 21, 1902, in Bacoor, Cavite. - A composer, music teacher, conductor, and clarinetist, he created substantial works for the orchestra. - He served as conductor for opera, ballet, dance recitals, and movie music. ## WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF TRADITIONAL PHILIPPINE MUSIC? Three main characteristics are exemplified by traditional ethnic music: - **Cantata form:** a vocal composition with an instrumental accompaniment and often contains more than one movement. - **A cappella song:** a vocal composition without instrumental accompaniment. - **Sonata form:** a composition for one or more solo instruments, one of which is usually a keyboard instrument and usually consisting of three or four independent movements varying in key, mood, and tempo. ## WHAT IS KUNDIMAN MUSIC IN THE PHILIPPINES? - Kundiman is a genre of traditional Filipino love songs, typically written in Tagalog. These songs are known for their smooth, flowing melodies and gentle rhythms, often with dramatic intervals. - Historically, kundiman was used as a means of serenade, expressing deep emotions of love, longing, and sometimes even patriotism ## WHAT DOES KUNDIMAN MEAN? Kundiman is a traditional Filipino love song characterized by its heartfelt and emotional lyrics, often expressing unrequited love or longing for a loved one. The melody is smooth, flowing, and gentle, typically accompanied by a guitar or piano. Historically, kundiman was used as a means of serenade in the Philippines, reflecting the soulful and passionate nature of Filipino music and culture. The term "kundiman" itself is derived from the Tagalog phrase "kung hindi man," which means "if it were not so" or "if it were not meant to be," highlighting the themes of love and longing. ## WHAT IS CONTEMPORARY MUSIC EXAMPLES? Its genres would include (but would not be limited to) blues, country, electronic/dance, experimental, folk, funk, hip-hop, jazz, metal, pop, rock, roots, and world. ## CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE MUSIC Contemporary music in the Philippines refers to compositions that have adopted ideas and elements from 20th century art music in the west, as well as the latest trends and musical styles in the entertainment industry. ## After going through this module, you are expected to: - **Narrates the life of selected contemporary Filipino composer/s; MU10CM-IIIc-g-3** - **Analyzes the musical characteristics of traditional and contemporary Philippine music; MU10CM-IIIa-h-2** ## CONTEMPORARY - Happening or beginning nor or in recent times - Existing or happening in the same time period: from the same time period. ## Rubio Works - Bulaklaken, - Dance of the Nymphs Rondo, - Florente at Laura, - Filipinas Kong Mahal, - Hatulan Mo - Ako, - Ginintuang Araw, - In a Tropcal Sea, - Halik, - Danza, - Ang Konsyerto (ballet), - Filipino Youth, - Ang Magsasaka, - Nela, - Bukang Liwayway, - Concertino in ***C*** (Marimba and piano), - Narra, - Light, - Mutya ng Silangan ## Santiago Famous Works - Pakiusap - Madaling Araw, - Sakali Man, - Hibik ng Pilipinas, - Leron Leron Sinta - Manileña - Pilipinas kong Mahal - Ano Kaya ang Kapalaran - He became the first Filipino Director of the UP Conservatory of Music. - Kundiman (Anak Dalita) ## Molina Famous Works - Hatinggabi, - Misa Antoniana, - Grand Festival Mass, - Ang Batingaw, - Kundiman- Kundangan; - String Quartet, - Kung sa Iyong Gunita, - Pandangguhan, - Amihan, - Awit ni Maria Clara, - Larawan Nitong Pilipina ## Nasaan Ka Irog Nasaan ka, irog? Nasaan ka, irog, at dagling naparam ang iyong pag-ibig? 'Di baga sumpa mong ako'y mamahalin? Lyong itatangi, iyong itatangi magpahanggang libing Subalit nasaan ang gayong pagtingin? Nasaan ka, irog, at natitiis mong ako'y mangulila At hanap-hanapin ikaw sa alaala? Nasaan ang sabi mong ako'y iyong ligaya? Ngayong nalulungkot, ngayong nalulungkot ay 'di ka makita Irog ko'y tandaan Kung ako man ay iyong siniphayo Mga sumpa't lambing pinaram mong buo Ang lahat sa buhay ko ay hindi maglalaho't Magsisilbing bakas ng nagdaang 'tang pagsuyo Nasaan ka, irog? Nasaan ka, irog?