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Antonio Jesús Naguiat Molina (December 26, 1894 – January 29, 1980) was a Filipino composer, conductor and music administrator. He was named a National Artist of the Philippines for his services to music.
Dec 25, 2011 · The late National Artist in Music Antonio J. Molina, known as the “dean of Filipino composers,” was born in Quiapo, Manila, on Dec. 26, 1894. He wrote over 500 musical compositions, including ...
composer. Antonio J. Molina was a Filipino composer, conductor and music administrator. Background. Molina was born in Quiapo, Manila, the son of lulu Molina, a government official, who founded the Molina Orchestra. Education.
Feb 9, 2014 · Molina's first composition, " Matinal " (1912), is preserved in an unpublished volume called Miniaturas, Vol. I. According to the composer, they are called Miniaturas because they do not seem to have arrived at a category of serious musical works.
Dec 26, 2017 · A known musician, composer and music educator, Molina learned playing the violoncello at an early age and it did not take long before he performed as an orchestra soloist for Manila Grand Opera House.
Jan 29, 2020 · Known as the “Dean of Filipino composers,” he wrote over 500 musical compositions, including “Hatinggabi” and “Awit ni Maria Clara,” and taught some of the country’s musical icons like Lucresia Kasilag and Felipe de Leon. Named a national artist in 1973, Molina died of heart failure in 1980. —Marielle Medina, Inquirer Research.
(26 December 1894 – 29 January 1980) was a Filipino composer, conductor and music administrator. He was named a National Artist of the Philippines for his services to music. He was also known...
Nov 28, 2010 · Dubbed as the “Dean of Filipino Composers,” the elder Molina formed a musical triumvirate with Nicanor Abelardo at Francisco Santiago who are acknowledged for having elevated the level of ...
Molina also created his own compositions and innovations. His first composition was in 1912 and has been credited with over 500 compositions. Molina was the first Filipino composer who was invited to perform his works to Malacanang.
Jul 20, 2011 · Antonio J. Molina (1894-1980), acknowledged as "dean of Filipino composers" is in his time. He is a musician, composer and educator. He is one of the triumvirate in Filipino music together with Nicanor Abelardo and Francisco Santiago, who elevated Philippine music beyond the realm of folk music.
