Lucrecia Roces Kasilag
- Born:
- August 31, 1918, San Fernando, La Union, Philippines
- Died:
- August 16, 2008, Manila, Philippines
- Nationality:
- Filipino
- Profession(s):
- Composer, Pianist, Music Educator, Cultural Administrator
Early Life and Education
- Early musical training from her mother, Asuncion Roces.
- Bachelor of Arts degree from Philippine Women's University (PWU) in 1936.
- Teacher's Diploma in Music from St. Scholastica's College, Manila.
- Master of Music degree from the Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester, New York, in 1949.
Career and Major Achievements
- Dean of the College of Music and Fine Arts at PWU for over 25 years.
- President of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) from 1969 to 1986.
- National Artist of the Philippines for Music in 1989.
- Established the Bayanihan Folk Arts Center and the PWU Research Center for Philippine Music.
- Pioneered the integration of indigenous Filipino instruments and musical traditions into Western classical forms.
Notable Works
- Operas: Her Son, Filipinas
- Orchestral Works: Legend of Sarimanok, Divertissement, Misang Pilipino
- Chamber Music: Numerous compositions for various instrumental combinations, often incorporating Philippine themes.
- Piano Music: Including concertos and solo pieces.
Legacy and Impact
Lucrecia Roces Kasilag left an enduring legacy as a champion of Filipino music and culture. Her innovative compositions, her dedication to music education, and her leadership at the CCP contributed significantly to the development of Philippine art and music. This biography of Lucrecia Kasilag underscores her profound impact.