Short bio Nicanor Abelardo
Full biography Nicanor Abelardo
Nicanor Abelardo was a renowned Filipino composer who is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern Philippine music. He was born on February 7, 1893, in San Miguel, Bulacan, Philippines. Abelardo was gifted with a musical talent at a young age and began studying music with his father, Valentin. He later pursued formal music education at the Philippine Normal School (now known as the Philippine Normal University), where he honed his skills in music theory and composition.
Abelardo's music is often described as having a unique Filipino sound, drawing inspiration from the traditional Filipino music. His compositions reflect the nobility and elegance of classic European symphonies. Most of his works were written for the piano and voice, and he is particularly famous for his love songs, which are still popular in the Philippines today. Some of his most famous works include "Mutya ng Pasig," "Nasaan Ka, Irog?," and "Bituing Marikit."
He was awarded the title “National Artist of the Philippines” in 1987, posthumously, in recognition of his contributions to Philippine music. Abelardo's music remains an important part of Philippine culture and continues to inspire musicians and composers today. His legacy lives on through his music, which remains an emblem of the Philippines' rich cultural heritage.
Compositions featuring Nicanor Abelardo
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mutya ng Pasig (Maiden of the Pasig River), song | 4:23 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 2 | Nasan Ka Irog (Where are you my love), kuniman for piano (or voice & piano) | 6:01 min | Keyboard | - |
Albums featuring Nicanor Abelardo
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Nasaan Ang Aking Puso? (Where Is My Heart)Dimpna B. Clarin And The Habagat Singers – Dimpna B. Clarin And The Habagat Singers(Cassette, Album, Reissue) | 2019 | Post-Materialization Music |
| 2 |  |
Adolovni Acosta – Malagueña: Piano Music From Cuba & The Philippines(CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered) | 2007 | Marquis |
| 3 |  |
Bituing Marikit (Beautiful Star)Richard Ickard – Popular Guitar Music of the Philippines(CD, Album) | 2006 | Naxos |
| 4 |  |
Kung Hindi ManUST Conservatory of Music Performing Groups – Ugnayan Sa Tugtugan - A Treasury Of Philippine Music(CD, Album) | 2003 | Tawid Publications |
| 5 |  |
Mutya Ng PasigAngelo Favis – Philippine Treasures, A Collection Of Favorite Songs(CD, Album) | 2002 | VGo Recordings |
| 6 |  |
Susan Fuentes – Mga Awiting Walang Kupas(CD, Album, Reissue, Stereo) | 1998 | Telesis Records (2) |
| 7 |  |
Bituing MarikitElsa Oria – Ay Kalisud / Bituing Marikit(Shellac, 10", 78 RPM) | - | Bituin |
| 8 |  |
AmorosaOrquesta Internacional (3) – Amorosa / Penumbra(Shellac, 10", 78 RPM) | - | Victor |
| 9 |  |
Bituing MarikitJacqui Magno – Paglingon: Return Of The Native(CD, Album) | - | Bookmark Audio |
| 10 |  |
Mutya Ng Pasig (Muse Of Pasig)Corbelita Astraquillo – Philippine Art Songs(LP, Mono) | - | Kundiman Record Co. |
| 11 |  |
Nasaan Ka IrogThe Villar Symphonette Under The Direction Of Leopoldo Silos – Kundiman (Love Songs Of The Philippines) Volume 1(LP, 10", Album, Mono) | - | Villar |
| 12 |  |
Mutya Ng PasigPhilippine Philharmonic Orchestra – Pintig(Cassette, Album, Stereo) | - | Blackgold Records Corp. |
| 13 |  |
Lola BasyangBaliuag Buenaventura Band, Feliciano Buenaventura – Baliwag Buenaventura Band(7", 45 RPM, Album, EP, Mono) | - | Mico Records |
| 14 |  |
Bituing MarikitSylvia La Torre, Leopoldo Silos And His Orchestra – Bituing Marikit / Salacot(10", 78 RPM) | - | Villar |
| 15 |  |
Where Are You My Love (Nasaan Ka Irog)Jesus Aguilar & The Bataan Recording Orch. – Midnight Waltz / Where Are You My Love(Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono) | - | Bataan |
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