G. RODOLFO S.

CORNEJO (1909 – 1991)

He was born on May 15, 1909 in Singalong, Manila. Inspired by his mother’s genuine support, the
young Cornejo started formal music lessons at the age of six.

COMPOSITIONS

1. Ibong Adarna
2. Kandingan
3. Malakas at Maganda

H. FELIPE PADILLA DE LEON SR. (1912 – 1992) (National Artist for Music)

He was born on May 1, 1912 in Barrio Papaya (now General Tinio) in Penaranda, Nueva Ecija. He is the
son of Juan de Leon and Natalia Padilla. Felipe de Leon married pianist Iluminada Mendoza with
whom he had six children. Bayani and Felipe Jr., are two of his children. Bayani is a well-known
composer, and Felipe Jr. is a writer and the chairman of the National Commission for Culture and the
Arts (NCCA).

COMPOSITIONS

1. Noli Me Tangere (1957) at El Filibusterismo (1970)

2. Aking Inang Bayan

I. LUCIO SAN PEDRO (1913 – 2002) (National Artist for Music)

He was born on February11, 1913 inAngono, Rizal. Since his elementary days, he started composing.
He studied the banjo which inspired him to become a serious musician.He later pursued his music
degreeat theUniversity of the PhilippinesandtheJuilliardSchoolin New York, USA.

COMPOSITIONS

1. Suite Pastorale (1956)

2. Sa Ugoy ng Duyan
3. Lahing Kayumanggi (1962)

J. ROSENDO E. SANTOS JR. (1922 – 1994)

He was born on September 3, 1922 in Cavite City. At age 11, he started composing band marches,
instrumental, and vocal scores, as well as music for Catholic masses.

COMPOSITION

1. Melinda’s Masquerade