JULIO FELIPE NAKPIL

Today in Philippine History, May 22, 1867, Julio Nakpil was born in Quiapo, ManilaPosted on Monday May 21, 2012 16:12:22 UTC (about a year ago) .Filed under Day in Philippine History categoryOn May 22, 1867, Julio Nakpil, a Filipino composer who also fought during the Philippine revolution against Spain, was born in Quiapo, Manila. Nakpil served as a commander for revolutionary troops in the north of Manila under Andres Bonifacio.

His experience in the battlefield earned him the task of securing, purchasing and watching over the funds and weapons of the Katipunan.

Nakpil, who educated himself at home and eventually learned how to play the piano, made compositions which were inspired directly by the revolution. One of his compositions, "Marangal na Dalit ng Katagalugan", was a candidate for the Philippine national anthem, but the choice eventually went to Julian Felipe's "Lupang Hinirang" composition.

Prior to the revolution, his skills in playing the piano earned him an audience among the affluent and he became a regular pianist in social functions in Malacanang.

Nakpil, who later became a piano teacher, composed his first short polka piece for the piano called "Cefiro" in 1888. This was followed with other pieces such as "Ilang-Ilang", "Recuerdos de Capiz" "Pahimakas", "Pasig Pantayanin", and "Biyak-na-Bato", to name a few.

Among his expository works were "Luz Poetica de la Aurora", "Recuerdos de Capiz" and "Exposicion Regional Filipina", all of which were given a diploma of honor from the Exposicion Regional Filipina in 1895.

After the revolution, he was married to Bonifacio’s widow, Gregoria de Jesus.

Julio spent his later years in creating compositions and writing his memoirs of the Philippine revolution.

Notably, he received awards like a diploma and bronze medal from the Exposition of Hanoi in 1902, a diploma and silver medal from the St. Louis International Exposition in the U.S. in 1904, and a medal and citation from the Civic Assembly of Women in 1954.

Nakpil died on November 2, 1960 at the age of 93.

In 1963, he was given a posthumous award by the Bonifacio Centennial Commission in recognition of his patriotism. The following year, a memoir entitled "Julio Nakpil and the

Philippine Revolution" was published by his heirs.

At present, the house where Nakpil and wife Gregoria lived, known as "Bahay Nakpil" in Quiapo with a Spanish- style architecture, is maintained by his heirs and serves as a museum.

Reference: Philippines News Agency archives

Early life

Julio Nakpil was born as one of twelve children from a well-off family in the Quiapo district of Manila. His parents withdrew him from Escuela de Instruccion Primaria after two years and had him take over the family stable, making sure that their coachmen and stable boys were doing their work smoothly. Julio educated himself at home and eventually learned how to play the piano, as was proper for traditional families during that time. His passion for music was largely self-taught. Although he took violin lessons from Ramon Valdes and piano lessons from Manuel Mata, he spent more time practicing alone with these instruments, giving him the ability to interpret the music of classic legends like Johann Strauss, Emile Waldteufel, Philipp Fahrbach, and Josef Kaulich, among others.

In his desire to continue learning, he read Spanish books, novels, history books, the writings of Jose Rizal, and music discourse. His skill in playing the piano earned him an audience among the affluent, becoming a regular pianist Malacañang social functions. On April 27, 1888 he composed his first short polka piece for the piano called "Cefiro," which was followed with other pieces such as "Ilang-Ilang," "Recuerdos de Capiz," "Pahimakas," "Pasig Pantayanin," and "Biyak-na-Bato," to name a few. Nakpil later became a piano teacher and composed regularly.

Revolution

During the Philippine Revolution, Nakpil served the country using the covert name "J. Giliw," as Secretary of Command for the revolutionary troops under Andres Bonifacio. Together with Supremo Isidro Francisco, he commanded the troops in the north of Manila. Nakpil's experience on the battlefield earned him the task of securing, purchasing and watching over the funds and weapons of the Katipunan.

Many of his compositions during this time were directly inspired by the Revolution. His composition "Marangal na Dalit ng Katagalugan" was a candidate to become the Philippine

National Anthem, and was personally preferred by Bonifacio, but was ultimately rejected by General Emilio Aguinaldo in favor of Julian Felipe's "Lupang Hinirang". He later revised his piece and entitled it "Salve Patria". After Aguinaldo allegedly ordered Bonifacio's execution, Nakpil claimed to have received threats on his own life, as did General Antonio Luna, who ended up being betrayed and executed by Aguinaldo's men.

Later life

After the Revolution, Nakpil fell in love with and married Bonifacio's widow, Gregoria de Jesus. They had eight children but two died in infancy. They moved to Manila and raised their six children, one of whom married architect Carlos Santos-Viola.

Nakpil spent his remaining years in creating compositions and writing his memoirs of the Philippine Revolution, until his death in 1960.

Awards and recognitions

Among his expository works were "Luz Poetica de la Aurora," "Recuerdos de Capiz" and "Exposicion Regional Filipina," all of which were given a diploma of honor from the Exposicion Regional Filipina in 1895. He was also awarded a diploma and bronze medal from the Exposition of Hanoi in 1902, a diploma and silver medal from the St. Louis International Exposition in the U.S. in 1904, and a medal and citation from the Civic Assembly of Women in 1954.

In 1963 he was given a posthumous award by the Bonifacio Centennial Commission in recognition of his patriotism. In 1964, a memoir entitled Julio Nakpil and the Philippine Revolution was published by his heirs.

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Julio Felipe Nakpil

Juan F. Nakpil was a Filipino architect, teacher and a community leader. He was born on May 26, 1899, the eldest child of Philippine Revolution veterans Julio

Nakpil and Gregoria de Jesus (who married the former after the death of her first husband Andrés Bonifacio).

He finished his high school at the Manila High School on 1917 He then took Civil Engineering at the University of the Philippines, Diliman While at UP Diliman, he took freehand drawing, painting, and decorative arts under Fabian

de la Rosa and Fernando Amorsolo. He also took sculpture under Maestro Ocampo After two years in UP Diliman, he went to the United States to finish his degree despite the

disapproval of his parents. It was told that he pawned his watch for a steerage ticket to the US

He attended University of Kansas where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in 1922

In 1925, he went to France and took Architecture at the Fountainbleau School of Fine Arts He then took his Masters Degree in architecture at the Harvard University under the Joseph

Evelynth fellowship When he got back in the Philippines in 1926, he became an assistant architect of the Bureau

of Public Works He eventually worked with Andres Luna de San Pedro (son of Juan Luna) and was part in the

design of the Luis-Perez-Samanlilio Building. Two years later he bacame a Junior Partner of the firm

Among Nakpil's famous projects under Luna were the Perez-Samanillo building, the Crystal Arcade and residences like those of Jacobo and Alfonso Zobel

Nakpil also worked for Gonzalo Puyat and Sons as a furniture designer from 1928 to 1931. He eventually started his firm in 1930. At this time he also began teaching. He joined the

Mapua Institute of Technology from 1927 to 1931, teaching history of architecture, theory of architecture and design for the junior and senior years.

In 1931 to 1938 he taught at the University of Sto. Tomas College of Architecture. He helped educate a generation of architects, such that during a certain period, all six deans of architecture of different schools had been his students.

In 1933, he had established with other top architects the Philippine Architects Society (later renamed Philippine Institute of Architects) and served as its first president

In 1941, Nakpil founded the Philippine College of Design with many of the leading architects like Andres Luna de San Pedro, Juan Arellano, Pablo Antonio and others, until World War II interrupted this project

After his sons Ariston, Francisco, and Eulogio graduated, Nakpil established Juan F. Nakpil & Sons in 1953

Nakpil proposed concept for the Greenhills Shopping Center, modern in every aspect and suited to local conditions. The concept included a supermarket, a movie house, variety stores, a bowling alley, service shops and restaurants

Juan Nakpil died on May 7, 1986 at the age of 87 and he was burried at the Libingan ng mga Bayani

The wife of Juan F. Nakpil was Anita Agoncillo Noble of Batangas, who had been crowned the first Miss Philippines in 1926

Awards

Architect of the Year, 1939, 1940, 1946 Philippine Institute of Architects Gold Medal of Merit Award, 1950 Most Outstanding Professional in Architecture, 1951 (from the Philippine Association of

Board Examiners) Honorary correspondent member ng Societe de Architectes par le Gouvernement Francais,

1952 Chevalier de la legion d'Honneur, 1955 Presidential Medal of Merit from President Ramon Magsaysay, 1955 Patnubay ng Sining at Kalinangan Award, 1968 Republic Cultural Heritage Award, 1971 Rizal Pro Patria Award, 1972 The first National Artists for Architecture, 1973 Dean of Filipino Architects. 1973

JULIAN FELIPEJulián Felipe (January 28, 1861 – October 2, 1944), was the composer of the music of the Filipino national anthem,

formerly known as "Marcha Nacional Magdalo", now known as Lupang Hinirang.[1]

Early life

Julián Felipe was born in Cavite City, Cavite. A dedicated music teacher and composer, he was appointed by then-

President Emilio Aguinaldo as Director of the National Band of the First Philippine Republic. He died in Manila.

He studied at a public school in Cavite and Binondo, Manila for his primary education. At an early age, he showed

his talent in music. He also learned how to play the piano and the organ. Later, He became an organist in St. Peter's

Parish Church. As an organist, Felipe was given the chance to hone his gift. Soon after he was composing songs.

Among his early popular compositions were Moteti el Santesisimo, Sintos y Floras Rogodones, Amorita Danza, and

Reina de Cavite (In honor of Nuestra Señora de la Soledad de Porta Vaga). He impressed many music enthusiasts

with the said pieces. Though still young, his works were already at par with the seasoned musicians.

In recognition of his remarkable contributions in the field of music, he was given awards and accolades.

Involvement in the Philippine Revolution[edit]

When the revolution broke out, Felipe joined his fellow Cavitenos who fought against the Spaniards. He was

arrested and jailed at Fort San Felipe in Cavite.

When freed, he again joined Emilio Aguinaldo's troop. He composed nationalistic songs that inspired his

compatriots to continue fighting against the Spaniards. A bust of Felipe can be found in Cavite City, located

near San Sebastian College – Recoletos de Cavite.

National Anthem

Aguinaldo asked him to provide a stirring composition to be played in the historic proclamation of Philippine

independence. His composition 'Marcha Nacional Filipina', played on June 12, 1898 in Aguinaldo's home in Kawit,

was adopted as the Philippine national anthem on September 5, 1938.

Later life

Julián Felipe and his wife Irene Tapia had four daughters and a son. He died on October 2, 1944, at age of 83

Role: Classical Composer Album Title Catalogue No Work Category NATIONAL ANTHEMS OF THE WORLD (2004 Olympic Edition), Vol. 3: Lao People's Democratic Republic - Rwanda

Marco Polo8.225298 OrchestralNATIONAL ANTHEMS OF THE WORLD (COMPLETE) (2005 Edition), Vol. 6: Nagorno-Karabakh - Puerto Rico Marco Polo8.225324 Orchestral

Nicanor abelado

Nicanor Sta. Ana Abelardo (February 7, 1893 – March 21, 1934) was a Filipino composer known for

his Kundiman songs, especially before the Second World War.

Life

Nicanor Abelardo was born in' San Miguel de Mayumo, Bulacan. His mother belonged to a family of artists

in Guagua', the Hensons. He was introduced to music when he was five years old, when his father taught him

the solfeggio and the banduria. At the age of 8, he was able to compose his estoryahe first work, a waltz entitled

"Ang Unang Buko," which was dedicated to his grandmother. At the age of 13, he was already playing at saloons

and cabarets in Manila. At age 15, he was already teaching in barrio schools in San Ildefonso and San Miguel

Bulacan. All of these happened even before young Abelardo finally took up courses under Guy F. Harrison and

Robert Schofield at the UP Conservatory of Music in 1916. By 1924, following a teacher’s certificate in science and

composition received in 1921, he was appointed head of the composition department at the Conservatory. Years

later, he ran a boarding school for young musicians, and among his students were National Artist Antonino

Buenaventura, Alfredo Lozano and Lucino Sacramento. In the field of composition he is known for his redefinition

of the kundiman, bringing the genre to art-song status. Among his works were "Nasaan Ka Irog," "Magbalik Ka

Hirang," and "Himutok." He died in 1934 at the age of 41, leaving a collection of more than 140 works.[1]

As a composition major at the University of the Philippines, he also composed the melody for the university's

official anthem, U.P. Naming Mahal.

ERNANI CUENCO

Ernani Joson Cuenco (May 10, 1936) was a Filipino composer,[1] film scorer, musical director and music

teacher. He wrote an outstanding and memorable body of works that resonate with the Filipino sense of musicality

and which embody an ingenious voice that raises the aesthetic dimensions of contemporary Filipino music. Cuenco

played with the Filipino Youth Symphony Orchestra and the Manila Symphony Orchestra from 1960 to 1968, and

the Manila Chamber Soloists from 1966 to 1970. He completed a music degree in piano and cello from the

University of Santo Tomas where he also taught for decades until his death in 1988.

His songwriting credits include "Nahan, Kahit na Magtiis," and "Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa,"

"Pilipinas," "Inang Bayan," "Isang Dalangin," "Kalesa," "Bato sa Buhangin" and "Gaano Kita Kamahal." The latter

song shows how Cuenco enriched the Filipino love ballad by adding the elements of kundiman to it.