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| Lucio San Pedro, the composer |
One of my favorite Filipino pieces, Lucio San Pedro's symphonic poem was written in between 1961-1962 for Concert Band as a commission by the Music Promotion Foundation of the Philippines. Later arranged for orchestra, this piece won the hearts of the audience and critics who first heard the piece at the premiere and in subsequent performances. This was evident with the piece receiving the Republic Cultural Heritage Award in 1962.
Here I made a quick analysis of the work, describing the piece in detail. This will hopefully make the listener appreciate and understand the work better.
Listen to the piece here: (recording by Gerard Salonga conducting the Global Studio Orchestra - with a summarized description of the piece in the description)
