Bituing Marikit is one of Nicanor Abelardo’s famous compositions, along with Mutya ng Pasig, Nasaan Ka Irog, Kundiman ng Luha. Abelardo also composed operas, zarzuelas, concertos, sacred and patriotic ...

One hundred and twelve years ago yesterday the composer Nicanor Abelardo was born in San Miguel de Mayumo, Bulacan. His name does not ring a bell in our times except to those who know of Abelardo Hall ...

An all-Abelardo concert “Pag-Aala-Ala†(A Tribute to Nicanor S. Abelardo on His 120th Birthday) will be presented by St. Paul U. Manila College of Music and the Performing Arts on Feb. 5, 6 p.m. at ...

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It is a supernatural melodrama of a woman's misfortune and suffering interwoven with the legend of the Pasig. The legend itself is inspired by the immortal kundiman of the director's brother, Nicanor ...

The late musician Nicanor Abelardo started composing at the age of eight. Born on Feb. 7, 1893, he composed a waltz called “Ang Unang Buko,” which he dedicated to his grandmother. Some of his popular ...