20th Century Composers

He was known as a nationalist composer who expressed the Philippines' cultural identity through his compositions.

• Felipe Pardilla

• Felipe Andres

• Felipe de Leon

• Felipe Ramos

A 20th century composer who is known as “Romantic Nationalist”.

• Lucio San Juan

• Lucio Gomez

• Lucio Padilla

• Lucio San Pedro

He was awarded as “Philippine Composer of the Century” and “Composer of the Year” awardee in 1956 and 1957.

• Lucio San Juan

• Rosendo Santos

• Lucio Padilla

• Rosendo Ramos

He is known for his Nationalistic symphonic poem songs.

• Lucio San Juan

• Lucio Gomez

• Lucio Padilla

• Lucio San Pedro

He is known for his compositions that are based on Filipino heroes, legends and epics.

• Lucio San Juan

• Lucio Gomez

• Mariano Buenaventura

• Alfredo Buenaventura

He composed the music for the documentary film of President Quezon’s funeral.

• Rodolfo Cornejo

• Rodolfo Felipe

• Felipe Trinidad

• Felipe Ramos

He restored the Philippine Army Constabulary Band.

• Antonio Molina

• Antonio Buenaventura

• Antonio Ramos

• Antonio Lapid

He was a famous composer during the Second World War and arrange many military brass music.

• Hilarion Ramos

• Hilarion Angeles

• Hilarion Rubio

• Hilarion Molina

He is best known for his poignantly romantic serenade for violin and piano Hating Gabi?

• Nicanor Abelardo

• Antonio Molina

• Francisco Santiago

• Ramon Santos

Who among the composers retained Romantic style in his melody?

• Rico Antonio

• Antonio Rivera

• Bobby Gonzales

• Antonio Molina