20th century composers

One of the “Triumvirate of Filipino Composers” which includes Antonio Molina and Francisco Santiago. "Mutya ng Pasig"

Founder of Buencamino Music Academy in 1930

a multi-awarded musician, he composed Minuet, Mindanao Sketches, and Greetings based on Philippine folk music

His first composition entitled Glissando Waltz. It was followed three years later by a military march entitled S

Pandanggo sa Ilaw, one of his most popular compositions

He is best known for his poignantly romantic serenade for violin and piano Hatinggabi.

Some of his major works include the operas Maria Makiling (1961), Diego Silang (1966), Prinsesa Urduha(1969)

Awarded “Philippine Composer of the Century” after receiving the “Composer of the Year Award” in Manila in 1956 and 1957

Nationalist composer who expressed the Philippines' cultural identity through his compositions. Noli and El Fili

The founder of the Centro Escolar de Señoritas Conservatory of Music. Famous work is "larawan".

is known as the “Father of the Kundiman” and belongs to the “Triumvirate of Filipino Composers. "Pilipinas kong Mahal"

A composer, music teacher, conductor, and clarinetist, he created substantial works for the orchestra. "Unang Katas"

A prolific composer, he had composed several piano concerti, sonatas, and more than 200 marches

is known as a “romantic nationalist.”

He is popular contemporary composer who also has classical compositions to his credit. Four Poems for Soprano, Piano