Francisco Feliciano (February 19, 1941) National Artist for Music
Today, February 19, 2023, is the 82nd birth anniversary of National Artist Francisco F. Feliciano.
Francisco Feliciano’s corpus of creative work attests to the exceptional talent of the Filipino as an artist. His lifetime conscientiousness in bringing out the “Asianness” in his music, whether as a composer, conductor, or educator, contributed to bringing the awareness of people all over the world to view Asian culture as a rich source of inspiration and a celebration of our ethnicity, particularly the Philippines. He brought out the unique sounds of our indigenous music in compositions with high technical demands equal to the compositions of masters in the western world. Through his numerous creative outputs, he elevated Filipino artistry into one that is highly esteemed by people all over the world.
Read more: https://ncca.gov.ph/about-culture-and-arts/culture-profile/national-artists-of-the-philippines/francisco-felciano/
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