May 22, 2013
Ayala Museum
Makati City MORE
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| Composer: |
Abelardo, Nicanor
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| Lyricist: | Jose Corazon De Jesus |
| Performer: | Leopoldo Silos and The Villar Symphonette |
| Album: | Kundiman (Love Song of the Philippines) |
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| Key / Mode: | G minor - G major |
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| Genre: | Songs of Love and Courtship |
| Form: | Kundiman - Romantic |
| Historical Period: | American Period |
| Date of Composition: | 1924 |
| Movie Scoring: | Used as the theme song of an LVN movie directed by Lamberto Avellana entitled "Kundiman ng Lahi," 1959, which starred Charito Solis and Eddie Rodriguez (From the CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art, vol. 6, p. 245-246) |
| About the Song: | Inherent in all of Nicanor Abelardo's compositions is the sullen note. This is evident in Kundiman ng Luha (Song of Sorrow), a kundiman that never fails to wring the hearts of all who hear it. Dedicated to Samahang Bulakan, the song depicts the sorrow of someone who, after experiencing joy in loving and being loved, grieves alone because of unforeseen misfortune. |
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During the 1896 Philippine Revolution, our valiant forebears also made use of music as a means of expressing their love of country and dreams for a free Philippines. They also wrote songs to inspire them in their mission. Perhaps the most popular song during the revolution against Spain was the kundiman “Jocelynang Baliwag,” also known as the “Kundiman ng Himagsikan.” MORE
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