 Antonino Buenaventura was born on May 4, 1904, and named National Artist for Music in 1988. One of his most famous compositions was “Pandanggo sa Ilaw.” He led the Philippine Constabulary Band, later the Philippine Army Band, for 16 years. He also became the director of the Conservatory of Music of the University of Sto. Tomas. In 1964, he organized the School of Music and Arts of the University of the East. Buenaventura died on Jan. 25 1996. His musical abilities developed further when he entered the University of the Philippines (UP) Conservatory of Music at the age of 19. During his stay at UP, he led the UP ROTC Band and established the UP Junior Orchestra, the first collegiate orchestra in the country. Esteemed Filipino musicians Nicanor Abelardo and Francisco Santiago were among his mentors. After graduating from UP in 1932 with a teacher’s diploma, major in science and composition, he pursued further studies at the Institute of International Education in New York.
WORKS:Minuet Mindanao Sketches, Divertimento for Piano Orchestra, Variations and Fugue, Pandanggo sa Ilaw ( One of his most popular compositions) Awards :* 1951 Band Conductor of the Year, Music Lovers Society * 1961 Republic Cultural Heritage Award for Music * 1971 Day of the Manila Cultural Award * 1976 Award of Merit for Oustanding Contribution to Philippine Music from the Philippine Army * 1981 Director Emeritus, EU * 1991 Doctor of Humanities, UP * 1995 Spirit of Race Award, Day of Manila.SOURCES:http://www.himig.com.ph/features/62-col-antonino-buenaventura http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/192697/did-you-know-antonino-buenaventura Antonio Buenaventura
The Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO) is one of the oldest orchestras in Asia. Founded by Alexander Lippay in 1926,[1] the orchestra has played a major role in Philippine history, including acting as a symbol of resistance during the Second World War. Through the years, MSO has hosted artists Montserrat Caballé, Yehudi Menuhin, Igor Oistrakh, Eugene Istomin, Fou Ts'ong, Barry Tuckwell, Paul Badura-Skoda and Rony Rogoff, as well as conductors Andre Kostelanetz, Arthur Fiedler, Mendi Rodan, Robert Feist, Gareth Nair, Helen Quach, and Eduard Strauss II. Today, the Manila Symphony Orchestra provides a showcase for young Filipino musical talent. OriginsThe Manila Symphony Orchestra was founded by Alexander Lippay, and held its first concert on 22 January 1926 at the Manila Grand Opera House. They also played at the inauguration concert of the Metropolitan Theater on 10 December 1931. During this time the orchestra was plagued with financial difficulties. The introduction of the Popular Sunday Concerts in 1935 (with tickets as low as 30 centavos) proved to be a large success and greatly helped the orchestra financially. It proved so popular that it once filled the Metropolitan Theater during a signal no. 4 typhoon. Notable people such as President Manuel Quezon and his wife were avid supporters of the orchestra. Alexander Lippay suddenly died on 3 May 1939, and was replaced by Herbert Zipper as conductor the same year.[2] Zipper was once a prisoner at Dachau then the Buchenwald concentration camp before getting liberated and journeyed to the Philippines in 1939.[3] Zipper expanded the activities of the orchestra and formed the Manila Concert Chorus. Under his direction Beethoven's 9th Symphony was first performed in the country in 1940. The orchestra traveled to Baguio to host a music festival in 1940 and 1941.[2] War and post-warDuring the Japanese occupation of the Philippines in 1942, Zipper was briefly detained by the Japanese as a "political prisoner" and the Manila Symphony Orchestra refused to perform as a protest and hid their instruments.[4] In retaliation, the Japanese formed the New Philippines Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Francisco Santiago.[4] Following the liberation of the Philippines in 1945, the Manila Symphony Orchestra was reformed by Herbert Zipper.[3][5] Its first post-liberation concert was held in the ruins of Santa Cruz Church on May 9, 1945.[6] Filipino musicians performed for the combined American and Filipino soldiers at the post-liberation army camps. Some of the musicians also toured the provinces and held special shows in hospital wards.[5] Young musiciansMSO has instituted two main programs intended to develop Filipino musical artistry and showcase Filipino musical talent, the "Young Artists’ Competitions" and the Luneta Concerts (known as “Concert in the Park”).[7] The Manila Symphony Orchestra today has young musicians who are trained by the Philippine Research for Developing International Soloists (PREDIS), which was founded in 1985 by Basilio Manalo and Sister Mary Placid Abejo at St. Scholastica’s College.[8] Filipino conductors have also taken the helm of the MSO, including Francisco Santiago, Basilio Manalo, and later Arturo Molina. At present the MSO is composed of around 60 musicians under the music direction of Marlon Chen.[9] Many members the orchestra are young music students who are also enrolled in the different colleges and conservatories of music in the Metro Manila area. Many of these have been winners in the National Music Competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA) and have represented the Philippines in international music festivals and workshops.[10] Notable members
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