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Jovita Flores Fuentes (February 15, 1895 – August 7, 1978) was a Filipina soprano singer. She was known to be the first Filipina to receive recognition as a National Artist for Music in 1976 and one of the few Filipinas to receive international acclaim in the European opera scene.
One of the greatest Filipino vocal talents, National Artist for Music Jovita Fuentes was also the first Filipino international star in the world of opera. Born on February 15, 1895 to Canuto and Dolores Flores in Capiz (now Roxas City), and Jovita was exposed to music at age five, when she learned to sing habaneras and danzas .
Aug 7, 2018 · Today, August 7 is the 40th death anniversary of Jovita Fuentes. Jovita Fuentes is a national artist for music. She was born on February 15, 1895, and passed away on August 7, 1978.
February 15, 1895, Jovita Fuentes, hailed as the First Lady of Philippine Music, was born in the capital town of Capiz (present Roxas City) in Capiz province.
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Jovita Fuentes. (15 Pebrero 1895–7 Agosto 1978) Si Jovita Fuentes (Ho·ví·ta Fu·wén·tes) ang tinaguriang prima donna ng musika at kauna-unahang babae na nagkamit ng Gawad Pambansang Alagad ng Sining. Pinakamaringal siyáng mang-aawit sa opera na kinilála sa Filipinas at sa ibang bansa.
Ay kalisud sung by Jovita FuentesProbably recorded around 1930s-----This recording was published under Victor Records-----Support t...
Feb 15, 2022 · Bonifacio Abdon - Kundiman "Magandang Diwata" (1920) Jovita Fuentes (soprano) English Translation: In the presence of the ever-shining sun That spreads its rays to the eastern sea. There is a...
Aug 7, 2014 · Today, Aug. 7, is the 36th death anniversary of National Artist for Music Jovita Fuentes whose portrayal of Cio-Cio San in Giacomo Puccini’s “Madame Butterfly” in Italy was hailed as the “most sublime interpretation of the part.”
Feb 15, 2019 · Today, Feb. 15, is the 124th birth anniversary of National Artist for Music Jovita Fuentes. She taught at the University of the Philippines Conservatory of Music from 1919 to 1924.
