It is without a doubt that Filipino composers have written many symphonies during its musical history. Rosalina Abejo wrote 14 symphonies, Pajaro wrote 3, Alfredo Buenaventura also wrote 3, and many more. However, our interest for today focuses on Philippine symphonies produced before World War 2. While most of them are now lost, this post sought to create awareness and new appreciation to these innovative works by the composers of the olden times.
