Then, what is Lucio San Pedro known as?
Lucio San Pedro is a master composer, conductor, and teacher whose music evokes the folk elements of the Filipino heritage. He was the conductor of the much acclaimed Peng Kong Grand Mason Concert Band, the San Pedro Band of Angono, his father's former band, and the Banda Angono Numero Uno.
Beside above, how did Lucio San Pedro started his involvement in music? Maestro Lucio San Pedro was born on February 11, 1913 in Angono, Rizal. His involvement in music started when his father Elpidio San Pedro, put up his family band, thus exposing young Lucio to the world of conducting and composition.
Hereof, what is the contribution of Lucio San Pedro?
Born on February 11, 1913, San Pedro was given the National Artist for Music recognition in 1991, recognizing his valuable contribution to original Filipino music, with songs that became classics like “Sa Ugoy ng Duyan” and “Lahing Kayumanggi” among others.
What are the composition of Lucio San Pedro?
He was a prolific composer whose works included band music, concertos, choral works, cantatas, chamber music, and songs for solo voice. Among his famous compositions are “Simbang Gabi”, “Lahing Kayumanggi”, and “Sa Mahal Kong Bayan”, which touch on Filipino culture.
