Composers

Francisco Santiago

Professor in piano and composition at the University of the Philippines Conservatory of Music, studied in Chicago for master’s and doctorate, famous for kundiman compositions.

1889-1947

Nicanor Abelardo

Professor at the University of the Philippines Conservatory of Music, wrote the first Filipino concerto, studied in Chicago for master’s, composed the University of the Philippines official school anthem.

1893-1934
 
1904-1996

Antonino Buenaventura

Professor at the University of the Philippines Conservatory of Music, director of the University of Santo Tomas Conservatory, earned Republic Cultural Heritage Award, named National Artist for Music.

Lucrecia Kasilag

1918-2008

Dean of Philippine Women’s University, chair of the League of Filipino Composers and the Philippine Society for Music Education, founded the Bayanihan Dance Company.

 
1915-1984

Eliseo Pajaro

Professor and Dean at the University of the Philippines College of Music, co-founded the League of Filipino Composers received the Guggenheim Fellowship in 1959.

Rosalina Abejo

1922-1991

Professor at Kansas University and St. Pius Seminary, president of Philippine Foundation of Performing Arts in America, earned Republic Cultural Heritage Award and Philippine Independence Day Award.