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Lucrecia Kasilag Divertissement for piano and Orchestra (Allegro Moderato}

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Short Biography of Filipina composer Lucrecia Roces Kasilag Lucrecia R. Kasilag was born on the 31st of August, 1918 in San Fernando, La Union. She is the third of six children of Marcial Kasilag Sr., a government engineer, and Asuncion Roces, a music teacher, Lucrecia's first musical influence. A little after Kasilag's birth, the family moved to Albay and then to Manila.  At an early age, Lucrecia learnt to play the guitar. She graduated valedictorian from the Paco Elementary School and from the Philippine Women's University High School. She finished her Bachelor of Arts degree in English at the Philippine Women's University (PWU), after which she took piano lessons from Concha Cuervo, and later, Pura Lacson Villanueva. She obtained her Music Teacher's degree from St. Scholastica's College of Music in 1939. And she was sent on an Asian tour by impresario Alfredo Lozano. She finished her Bachelor of Music degree at the PWU. She obtained her Master of Music degre...

Always keep singing your own song

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What do composers Ryan Cayabyab, Louie Ocampo, and Ogie Alcasid think about the current state of Filipino music?

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BY   ROBERT REQUINTINA Feb 6, 2025 08:51 AM     AT A GLANCE During a press conference for the upcoming show "OAC: Original and Absolute Classics" which will be held at the North Solaire Ballroom in Quezon City on Feb. 13, the trio discussed the growing variety of musical styles and the rising recognition of Filipino artists locally and internationally. From left: OPM composers Louie Ocampo, Ogie Alcasid, and Ryan Cayabyab (Facebook) Renowned composers Ryan Cayabyab and Louie Ocampo have offered high commendations for the Original Pilipino Music (OPM) scene, celebrating its remarkable evolution and heightened success in recent years.  During a press conference for the upcoming show "OAC: Original and Absolute Classics" which will be held at the North Solaire Ballroom in Quezon City on Feb. 13, the trio discussed the growing variety of musical styles and the rising recognition of Filipino artists locally and internationally. Their optimistic view of the current direct...

James Last im Musikantenstadl

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Aufnahme vom 10. November 2012. People mentioned 1 person James Last German composer and big

Raymond Lefevre & Orchestra - La reine de Saba (Live, 1987) (HQ)

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Raymond Lefevre & Orchestra - La reine de Saba (Live, 1987) (HQ)

Music is an important part of our life (I)

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  Music is an important part of our life as it is a way of expressing our feelings as well as emotions. No matter where you are living on this globe.  Some people consider music as a way to escape from the pain of life. It gives you relief and allows you to reduce stress. ... Music plays a more important role in our life than just being a source of entertainment. Music affects our emotions. When we listen to sad songs, we tend to feel a decline in mood. When we listen to happy songs, we feel happier. Upbeat songs with energetic riffs and fast-paced rhythms (such as those we hear at sporting events) tend to make us excited and pumped up.  Music means the world to me. It makes me think about how it relates to life and I love the beats. Music is a way to express yourself, keep you company while you're alone, and always give you something to do. Music is a way of expressing me and being able to relate to other people. It won't be a surprise to most that music can affect the ...

Southeast Asia on the Piano by Charisse Baldoria

  May I invite you all to support a project by a good pianist friend of mine who is launching her 2nd CD which features Southeast Asian music. For the first time, a CD album will gather together piano pieces inspired by gong-chime ensembles (gamelan) from Bali, Java and the Philippines, including a world premiere recording of Philippine National Artist Ramon P. Santos' Gong-An suite for piano. Performed by  Charisse Baldoria , the album was created to develop appreciation for the beauty and richness of Southeast Asian music and culture. The music was written by composers from the Philippines, Europe, the United States, Canada, and New Zealand, for solo piano, two pianos, and a trio with violin and percussion. Find out more about this project  here .