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Contemporary music in the Philippines usually refers to compositions that have adopted
ideas and elements from twentieth century art music in the West, as well as the latest
trends and musical styles in the entertainment industry. This brief introduction covers
only the works written by the art music composers.

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Filipino Contemporary Music

Antonio Molina
considered as the Claude Debussy of the Philippines
An Impressionistic Musician
Nicanor Abelardo
Lucrecia Kasilag
Jose Maceda
pioneer and exponent of avant - garde music in our country
Ryan Cayabyab
Pioneered in the research and use of Asian musical instruments and combining it with
Western instruments giving a east - west flavor
Filipino Contemporary Music
Works
Hatinggabi
Dancing Fool
Ang Batingaw
Misa Antoniana
Grand Festival
Known for his Kundiman and other Romantic style composition
works
Dularawan
Lullaby
Intermezzo
works
Ugnayan
Pagsamba
Ugma - ugma
Suling - suling
works
works
Kundiman ng luha
Bituing Marikit
Cinderella Overture
Advocate of Origainal Filipino Music
Leads the San Miguel Philharmonic Orchestra in preserving and promoting "Kosher
Filipino Music"
(Kosher - Original)
The coconut nut
Heto na Naman
Kumukutikutitap

Tuwing umuulan at kapiling ka

- 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.
- This brief introduction covers only the works written by the art music composers.
present composers
group of people who are promoting the so called "New Music"
Chino Toledo
Laverne dela Pena
Ariene Chongson
Jonas Baes
media '15
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