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    Antonio Molina was a Filipino composer, conductor, and music administrator born in 1894 in Manila. He studied violin, solfeggio, and received his Bachelor's degree in 1909 before furthering his musical education. Molina became the dean of the Centro Escolar Conservatory of Music and founded the first chamber music group in the Philippines. He composed over 500 works and conducted numerous musical groups. Molina was honored with several awards for his contributions to Filipino music and was named a National Artist of the Philippines in 1973.

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    Antonio Molina was a Filipino composer, conductor, and music administrator born in 1894 in Manila. He studied violin, solfeggio, and received his Bachelor's degree in 1909 before furthering his musical education. Molina became the dean of the Centro Escolar Conservatory of Music and founded the first chamber music group in the Philippines. He composed over 500 works and conducted numerous musical groups. Molina was honored with several awards for his contributions to Filipino music and was named a National Artist of the Philippines in 1973.

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    Antonio Molina was a Filipino composer, conductor, and music administrator born in 1894 in Manila. He studied violin, solfeggio, and received his Bachelor's degree in 1909 before furthering his musical education. Molina became the dean of the Centro Escolar Conservatory of Music and founded the first chamber music group in the Philippines. He composed over 500 works and conducted numerous musical groups. Molina was honored with several awards for his contributions to Filipino music and was named a National Artist of the Philippines in 1973.

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    ANTONIO MOLINA

    (Dean of Filipino Composers)


    • Antonio Jesus Naguiat Molina
    • Also known as the Claude Debussy
    of the Philippines
    • was a Filipino composer, conductor and
    music administrator.
    • born on December 26, 1894 and died
    January 29, 1980.
    • Quiapo, Manila.
    • son of Juan Molina and Simeona Naguiat
    • was married to Pilar Siauingco with
    whom he had six children.
    Summary of Antonio
    Molina’s Life
    • He took his lessons in violin and
    solfeggio to Celestino de Vera
    • received his Bachelor’s degree in
    1909 at the Colegio de San Juan
    • Also went to the Escuela de
    Catolica de Quiapo,
    • In 1919, he enrolled at UP
    Conservatory of Music
    • Also studied architectural design,
    landscape sketching and decorative
    freehand drawing.
    • He obtained his teacher’s diploma in
    violoncello in 1923.
    • Became the dean of the Centro
    Escolar Conservatory of Music
    • Founded the first chamber music
    group, the CEU String Quartet
    • He functioned both as organizer and
    conductor of Philippine choral and
    rondalla music groups.
    • He conducted the premiere of the
    Bach’s Christmas Oratorio on the 14th
    of December
    • He is one of the triumvirate in Filipino
    music who elevated Philippine music
    beyond the realm of folk music.
    FACTS ABOUT HIM
    • He is the recipient of various awards and
    citations such as:

     Diploma of Honor, Manila Music Lovers


    Society, 1940
    ‘’Choral Conductor of the Year’’
    ‘’Music Researcher of the Year’’
    Araw ng Maynila Award in music, 1969
    Republic Cultural Hertitage Award, 1965,
    1972, 1973
    National Artist of the Philippines, June 12,
    1973
    • Molina made his first composition in
    1912 titled Matinal, which is preserved
    in an unpublished volume called
    Miniaturas Vol. 1
    • He was the first Filipino composer who
    was invited to perform his works to
    Malacañang Palace.
    • His is credited for over 500
    compositions
    ‘’Ana Maria” (sarswela)
    ‘’Misa Antoniana Grand Festival Mass’’
    (1964)
    ‘’Ang Batingaw’’ (1972)
    ‘’Bontok Rhapsody’’
    ‘’Malikmata’’ (1939)
    ‘’We Were Moonlight’’ (1941)
    ‘’Prelude and Romanz’’ (1928)

    Among them, the most popular is


    ‘’Hatinggabi’’

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