• Born in Quiapo, Manila • Son of Juan Molina, a government official • Attended college at San Juan De Letran FACTS MUSICALLY TALENTED AT AN EARLY AGE CREDITED FOR MANY MUSICAL INNOVATIONS MEMBER OF THE UP CONSERVATORY FIRST TO RECEIVE THE ORDER OF NATIONAL ARTISTS AWARD FOR MUSIC WORKS HATINGGABI - This is arguably his most famous work. - A serenade for solo violin and piano accompaniment MISA ANTONIANA GRAND FESTIVAL MASS - Orchestral music - Commonly performed by an orchestra KUNDIMAN- KUNDANGAN - Chamber music - Performed only by a small group of instruments usually in a palace chamber Thank you for listening