Nationality Filipino Died 1980 Role Composer | Name Antonio Molina Known for Ana Maria, Hatinggabi | |
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Occupation Composer, conductor and music administrator Education Colegio de San Juan de Letran Similar People Nicanor Abelardo, Francisco Santiago, Lucio D San Pedro, Jose Maceda, Antonio Buenaventura | ||
Antonio molina composer
Antonio J. Molina (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 as the Claude Debussy of the Philippines due to his use of impressionism in music.
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- Early life
- Musical career
- Influences
- References
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Early life
Molina was born in Quiapo, Manila, the son of Juan Molina, a government official, who founded the Molina Orchestra. He attended the Escuela Catolica de Nuestra Padre Jesus Nazareno in Quiapo, Manila, and college at San Juan De Letran where he was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1909.
Musical career
Molina made his first composition in 1912 titled Matinal, which is preserved in an unpublished volume called Miniaturas, Vol. 1. He was appointed to teach harmony, composition, music history, and violincello at the UP Conservatory of Music, pursuing a career in music education until being appointed dean of the Centro Escolar Conservatory of Music. He founded the CEU String Quartet which was professionally organized and financed by its music school.
As a composer Molina is credited with over 500 compositions.
Influences
Molina stated in his interview conducted by Helen F. Samson that his music was usually inspired by literature, with his favorite being La Novia Muerta by Ruben Daria. lulu