Francisco Feliciano facts for kids
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Francisco Feliciano
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| Born | February 19, 1941 Morong, Rizal, Philippine Commonwealth
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| Died | September 19, 2014 (aged 73) Manila, Philippines
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| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation | Composer, conductor |
| Awards |  Order of National Artists |
Francisco Feliciano (born February 19, 1941 – died September 19, 2014) was a talented Filipino composer and conductor. He was given the highest award for artists in the Philippines. This means he was named a National Artist of the Philippines for Music.
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Life Story of Francisco Feliciano
Francisco Feliciano was born on February 19, 1941, in a town called Morong, Rizal. This town is in the Philippines.
His Journey in Music Education
Francisco Feliciano studied music at the University of the Philippines. He earned a diploma in Music in 1967. Later, in 1972, he completed his master's degree in Music Composition.
He continued his studies in other countries. In 1977, he went to Berlin, Germany, to get another diploma in Music Composition. Then, in 1979, he attended Yale University in the United States. There, he earned two more advanced degrees in music.
While at Yale, he also led a music group called the Yale Contemporary Ensemble. This group was famous for playing new and experimental music. He learned conducting from teachers like Arthur Weisberg. He also studied composition with famous composers such as Jacob Druckman and Krzysztof Penderecki.
When He Passed Away
Francisco Feliciano passed away on September 19, 2014. He was 73 years old when he died in Manila, Philippines.
Famous Musical Works
Francisco Feliciano created many important musical pieces. He also made new versions of existing songs. Here are some of his major works:
- Buksan mo ang aming mga labi (published in 1982)
- Mass of Saint Andrew (published in 1981)
- Pamugun (a choral piece with a soprano solo, published in 2002)
- Pokpok alimpako (a piece for chorus, published in 2002)
- Three Visayan folksongs: for high voice (published in 1998)
Awards and Special Honors
Francisco Feliciano received a very important award for his contributions to music.
- 2014 - He was named a National Artist for Music. This is the highest honor for artists in the Philippines.
