MUSIC Q3 REVIEWER

Contemporary Music

It 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.

Francisco B. Buencamino

He founded Centro Escolar De Senoritas, Conservatory of Music. He created B- Music Academy in 1930, his student was Nicanor Abelardo

compositions of Francisco Buencamino

Harana, Pandanggo ni Neneng, Larawan, Mazurka, Boholana, Maligayang Bati, Ang Bukang Liwayway, Himig ng Nayon, Damdamin (Romance), Pizzicato Caprice

Francisco Santiago

known as the “Father of the Kundiman” and belongs to the “Triumvirate of Filipino Composers”. His music was romantic in style, incorporating western forms and techniques with folk materials. He became the 1st Filipino director of the UP Conservatory of Music.

compositions of Francisco Santiago

Kundiman (Anak Dalita), Himutok, Pakiusap, Madaling Araw, Sakali Man, Pilipinas Kong Mahal, Ano Kaya ang Kapalaran?

Nicanor Abelardo

one of the “Triumvirate of Filipino Composers”. He studied at the Chicago Music College. Although a 20th century modern composer, he was also a composer in the Romantic style.

compositions of Nicanor Abelardo

Nasaan Ka Irog?, Bituing Marikit, Mutya ng Pasig, Paskong Anong Saya, Cavatina for Violoncello, Kundiman ng Luha, Magbalik Ka Hirang

Antonio Molina

one of the “Triumvirate Filipino Composers”. He was a product of both the Romantic and Impressionist styles, and came to be known as the "Father of Philippine Impressionist Music." He was fascinated by the dynamics and harmonies of Debussy, but retained much of the Romantic style in his melody. A characteristically impressionist work is his piano composition Malikmata (Transfiguration).

compositions of Antonio Molina

Hatinggabi, Misa Antoniana, Grand Festival Mass, Ang Batingaw, Kundiman- Kundangan, Pandangguhan, Amihan, Awit ni Maria Clara, Larawan Nitong Pilipina

Hilarion Rubio

was a composer, music teacher, conductor, and clarinetist. His name was closely identified with his works for the orchestra; as a conductor for opera, ballet, and dance recitals; and his music for movies.

compositions of Hilarion Rubio

Bulaklaken, Dance of the Nymphs Rondo, Florante at Laura, Ang Magsasaka, Bukang Liwayway, Pilipinas Kong Mahal, Hatulan Mo Ako, Mutya ng Silangan

Col. Antonio Buenaventura

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. He restored the Philippine Constabulary Band in 1945, which was considered "one of the best military bands in the world." He is a National Artist for Music.

compositions of Col. Antonio Buenaventura

Minuet, Mindanao Sketches, Divertimento for Piano and Orchestra, Variations and Fugue, Greetings, Pandanggo sa Ilaw, Prinsesa ng Kumintang, Pandanggo ni Neneng

Rodolfo Cornejo

was the researcher and official composer of the Philippine government-in-exile, under President Manuel L. Quezon. He served as pianist-director of a USO concert unit that entertained the Allied Forces during World War II. He later became the soloist of several orchestras, and eventually the musical director of the Sampaguita and Vera-Perez movie companies.

compositions of Rodolfo Cornejo

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

Felipe P. De Leon Sr.

known as a nationalist composer who expressed the Philippines cultural identity through his compositions. He wrote piano compositions, hymns, marches, art songs, chamber music, symphonic poems, overtures, band muic, school songs, orchestral works, operas, kundiman, and zarzuelas. His two operas, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, are considered his masterpieces. He is a National Artist for Music.

compositions of Felipe P. De Leon Sr.

Bagong Lipunan, Payapang Daigdig, Pasko na Naman, Noche Buena, Kay Tamis ng Buhay, Sapagkat Mahal Kita

Lucio San Pedro

is known as a "romantic nationalist." His chords have a rich expressive tonality, as represented in his well-loved lullaby Sa Ugoy ng Duyan, a lullaby sung by his mother, a musical description of his hometown Angono, and his nationalistic symphonic poem Lahing Kayumanggi.

compositions of Lucio San Pedro

Sa Ugoy ng Duyan, Suite Pastorale, Lahing Kayumanggi

Rosendo Santos Jr.

was a prolific composer whose works include concerti, sonatas, symphonies, symphonic poems, five operas in a Philippine dialect, numerous band overtures, and over 200 marches. He also wrote 50 Masses in Latin and 20 in English.

composition of Rosendo Santos Jr.

Melinda's Masquerade

Alfredo Buenaventura

holds the sole distinction among Filipino composers of having composed five full-length operas. His compositions combine contemporary and conventional styles, and contain melodies that are simple and understandable, while using contemporary harmonies that enhance their complexity. His compositions are based on Filipino heroes, legends, and epics. He uses native songs, both tribal and folk, as themes of his music compositions.

compositions of Alfredo Buenaventura

Maria Makiling, Diego Silang, Prinsesa Urduha, Ang Ating Watawat, Pasko ng Barangay, Dakilang Lahi, Gomburza; Rizal, the Great Malayan Antagonist

Ryan Cayabyab

 is a contemporary composer and conductor who spans both popular and classical worlds with his pop music, ballads, operas, zarzuelas, orchestral arrangements, masses, psalms, and choral compositions. Among these are the award-winning Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika, the modern zarzuela Alikabok, and the opera Spoliarium with libretto by Files Cuyugan-Asensio. His compositions are mostly of traditional Western influence.

compositions of Ryan Cayabyab

Misa, Four Poems for Soprano and Piano, Te Deum, Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika, Limang Dipang Tao, Da Coconut Nut, Alikabok, Spoliarium, Kumukuti-kutitap

Joce Maceda

musical style was profoundly influenced when he encountered the music of the indigenous trius of tyle wo in 1953. He then embarked on his life work, dedicated to the understanding and preservation of Filipino traditional music.

composition of Joce Maceda

Ugma-Ugma, Agungan, Pagsamba, Ugnayan, Udlot Udlot

Lucrecia Kasilag

compositional style demonstrated a fusion of Eastern and Western styles in using instruments, melody, harmony, and rhythm. She is particularly known for incorporating indigenous Filipino instruments into orchestral productions. She is a National Artist for Music.

compositions of Lucrecia Kasilag

Toccata for Percussion and Winds, The Legend of the Sarimanok, Divertissement and Concertante, Dularawan

Jerry Dadap

the first Filipino composer to conduct his own works at the Carnegie Recital Hall in New York City, started composing when he was still studying at Silliman University in the southem city of Dumaguete. Among his numerous compositions is the musical play Andres Bonifacio, Ang Dakilang Anak Pawis

compositions of Jerry Dadap

The Passionate and the Wild; Mangamuyo I and Mangamuyo II; The Redemption; Five Little Fingers; Tubig ng Buhay; Dakilang Paspapatawad; Andres Bonifacio, Ang Dakilang Anak Pawis; Ang Pas-ibig ng Diyos

Fr. Manuel Maramba OSB

one of the most accomplished musicians in the Philippines, is best known as a liturgical composer whose body of works leans towards religious figures and events. His versatility as a pianist, composer, arranger, theorist, and teacher is widely recognized.

compositions of Fr. Manuel Maramba OSB

Aba!, Sto. Niño

Ramon Santos

compositional style features chromaticism, music seria, and electronic components, combined with indigenous Philippine music elements. He held the position of Dean of the UP College of Music from 1978 to 1988. At present, he is the head of the UP Center of Ethnomusicology and was appointed Professor Emeritus of the same institution. He is a National Artist for Music.

compositions of Ramon Santos

Ding Ding nga Diyawa; Nabasag na Banga at Ibat iba pang Pinag-ugpong-ugpong na Pananalita sa Wikang Pilipino para sa labing anim na tinig; L'BAD

Francisco F. Feliciano

is one of Asia's leading figures in liturgical music, having composed hundreds of liturgical pieces, Mass settings, hymns, and songs for worship. At the Asian Institute for Liturgy and Music, a school for church musicians which he founded, he supervised the publication of a new Asian hymnal containing mostly works of Asian composers. He is a National Artist for Music.

compositions of Francisco F. Feliciano

Sikhay sa Kabila ng Palam; Ashen Wings; La Loba Negra; Prelude and Toccata; Fragments; Yerma; The Life of Wartime Filipino Hero, Jose Abad Santos; Transfiguration; Missa Pamugún; Restless Mysterium; Pokpok Alimpako; Salimbayan; Umiinog, Walang Tinag;

Josefino Toledo

is the founding music director of the Metro Manila Community Orchestra, the UP-Festival Orchestra, and the Crosswave Symphony Orchestra. He is noted for conducting the premiere performances of the works of Filipino composers as well as international artists and ensembles.other Asian composers. His own musical compositions have been performed by well-known international artists and ensembles

compositions of Josefino Toledo

Oyog-Oyog, 2nd 0g-0g, Abe, Ako ang Daigdig, Alitaptap, Aliw-iw, Awiting Bayan, Barasyon, Asia, Kah-non, Humigit Kumulang, Lima, Mi-sa, Missa de Gallo, Musika para sa Pasyon at Buhay, Pompyang, Pintigan, Pilipino Komiks, Sigaw, Tatluhan, Auit, Ub-og, Ug-nay, Tula-li

Jonas Baes

Associate Professor in Composition and Theory, ethnomusicologist, cultural activist, and writer, has explored innovative territories and unusual musical treatments in his works. He is known for writing music utilizing unorthodox musical instruments such as bean-pod rattles, leaves, iron-nail chimes, various Asian instruments such as bamboo scrapers and bamboo flutes, and vocal music using Asian vocal techniques.

compositions of Jonas Baes

WALA (Nothingness), DALUY (Flow), IBO-IBON (Birdwoman), SALAYSAY, PATANGIS-BUWAYA (And the Crocodile Weeps), PANTAWAG (Music for Calling People), BASBASAN (Blessing)

Levi Celerio

made it to the Guinness Book of World Records for being the only person to make music with a leaf. He also wrote the lyrics for over 4,000 songs, and received numerous awards for his musical achievements in film. He is a National Artist for Music and Literature.

compositions of Levi Celerio

Ang Pipit, Sa Ugoy ng Duyan, Misa de Gallo, Itik-itik (folk song), Tinikling (folk song), Ang Pasko ay Sumapit

Constancio De Guzman

is the composer of the nationalistic song Bayan Ko. Acknowledged as the "Dean of Filipino Movie Composers and Musical Directors," He became the music director of movie production companies like Sampaguita, LVN, Royal, Excelsior, Lea, and Tagalog lang-Ilang Productions.

compositions of Constancio De Guzman

Bayan Ko, Babalik Ka Rin, Ang Tangi Kong Pag-ibig, Birheng Walang Dambana, Maalaala Mo Kaya, Sa Piling Mo, Ang Langit Ko'y Ikaw

Mike Velarde Jr.

was a composer, conductor, and musical director. He composed the popular song Dahil Sa lyo in 1938. In 1975 the Philippine Government Cultural Association awarded him the Cultural Achievement Award in Popular Music. His father, however objected to his plans to pursue a music career, he went on to support himself as a bus conductor to realize his dream

compositions of Mike Velarde Jr.

Buhat, Ikaw, Biting Marikit, Minamahal Kita, Dating Sumpaan, Dalisay, Eternally Yours, Gabi at Araw, Dahil sa Iyo, Luksang Tagumpay

Santiago Suarez

was an accomplished composer of traditional Filipino love songs. His popular works include Dungawin Mo Hirang, Bakya Mo Neneng, Caprichosa, Sa Libis ng Nayon, and Kataka-taka. He attended the Conservatory of Music, University of the Philippines and the Ateneo de Manila in Intramuros. He took private music lessons from Caetano Jacobe, Pedro Floriaga, and Nicanor Abelardo.

compositions of Santiago Suarez

Ligaya Ko, Pandanggo ni Neneng, Dungawin Mo Hirang, Bakya Mo Neneng, Caprichosa, Sa Libis ng Nayon, Harana, Kataka-taka, Labandera Ko, Lakambini, Kamia, Ikaw ang Buhay Ko!, Kay Lungkot Nitong Hating-Gabi, Mutya Niyaring Puso

Restie Umali

was a composer, teacher, and musical arranger. He arranged the Philippine national anthem and the local classic Kataka-taka for the Boston Pops Orchestra when it performed for the Philippine Independence Night in Boston in 1972. He wrote a total of more or less 120 movie theme songs, and composed more than 250 scores for movies.

compositions of Restie Umali

Saan Ka Man Naroroon, Alaala ng Lumipas, Ang Pangarap Ko'y kaw, Sa Libis ng Barrio, Di Ka Nag-iisa, Paano Kita Lilimutin

Angel Pena

was a classical and jazz composer, musical arranger, and bass player. He is widely considered by modern Filipino jazz musicians as "one of the founders of traditional jazz in the Philippines."

compositions of Angel Pena

Bagbagtulambing, Igorot Rhapsody, Concerto for Double Bass and Orchestra, Concerto for Jazz Quartet and Orchestra

Ernani Cuenco

was a composer, film scorer, musical director, and music teacher; and was named National Artist for Music in 1999. His works embodied the Filipino sense of musicality, with the classical sound of the kundiman evident in many of his ballads. To this day, his compositions continue to be popular and well-loved. He is a National Artist for Music.

compositions of Ernani Cuenco

Nahan; Kahit na Magtiis; Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa; Pilipinas, Inang Bayan; Isang Dalangin; Kalesa; Gaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal; Bato sa Buhangin

George Canseco

was considered as “a nationally acclaimed composer of numerous popular classics.” ." He composed songs for some of the country's top popular singers such as Sharon Cuneta, Basil Valdez, Regine Velasquez, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Pilita Corrales, Martin Nievera, and Kuh Ledesma and wrote the English-version of Freddie Aguilar’s “Anak”

compositions of George Canseco

Ikaw, Kailangan Kita, Dito Ba, Hiram, Langis at Tubig, Hanggang sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan, Sinasamba Kita, Kastilyong Buhangin, Minsan Pa Nating Hagkan ang Nakaraan, Ngayon at Kailanman, Saan Darating ang Umaga, Sana Bukas Pa ang Kahapon, Dear Heart, Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan

Leopoldo Silos Sr.

. was a composer, singer, and musical arranger. He composed and recorded romantically soulful songs. He was the award-winning musical director of the television musical program Aawitan Kita.

compositions of Leopoldo Silos Sr.

Dahil sa Isang Bulaklak, Hindi Kita Malimot, Aling Kutsero, Ay Anong Saklap, Basta't Mahal Kita, Diyos Lamang ang Nakakaalam, Hindi Ko Malilimutan, Lagi Kitang Naaalala, Langit atLupa, Halina Halina, Lihim na Pag-ibig, Mundo Ma'y Mawala