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{{Short description|Filipino composer and teacher}}
{{Philippine name|Diestro|San Pedro}}
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{{Infobox person
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|name = Lucio San Pedro
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|image =Lucio San Pedro 2013 stamp of the Philippines.jpg
Lucio San Pedro 2013 stamp of the Philippines (cropped).jpg
| birth_name = Lucio Diestro San Pedro. Sr.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Bookmark, Inc.|url=https://www.bookmarkthefilipinobookstore.com/
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| birth_date = {{Birth date|1913|02|11}}
|birth_name = Lucio D. San Pedro, Sr.
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| birth_place = [[Angono]], [[Rizal (province)|Rizal]], [[Insular Government of the Philippine Islands]], U.S.
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|birth_date = {{Birth date|1913|02|11}}
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| death_date = {{Death date and age|2002|03|31|1913|02|11}}
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|birth_place = [[Angono, Rizal]], [[Insular Government of the Philippine Islands|Philippine Islands]]
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| death_place = [[Angono|Angono, Rizal]], [[Philippines]]
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|death_date = {{Death date and age|2002|03|31|1913|02|11}}
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| resting_place = Angono Catholic Cemetery
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|death_place = Angono Medics Hospital, [[Angono, Rizal]], [[Philippines]]
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| other_names = LDSP
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|resting_place = Angono, Rizal
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| known_for = [[National Artist of the Philippines]] for Music, composer of hymns like ''[[Black Nazarene#Hymn|Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno]]''
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|other_names = LDSP
| father = Elpidio San Pedro<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Catipon |first=Eric |title=National artist Lucio San Pedro passes away |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2002/04/01/155674/national-artist-lucio-san-pedro-passes-away |access-date=2022-11-08 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref>
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|known_for = [[National Artist of the Philippines]] for Music, composer of hymns like ''[[Black Nazarene#Hymn|Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno]]''
| mother = Soledad Diestro<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Catipon |first=Eric |title=National artist Lucio San Pedro passes away |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2002/04/01/155674/national-artist-lucio-san-pedro-passes-away |access-date=2022-11-08 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref>
|spouse = Gertrudes San Pedro (''[[née]]'' Díaz)
| spouse = Gertrudes Díaz
|children = Rhodora San Pedro <br> Bienvenido San Pedro <br> Ma. Conchita San Pedro <br> Ma. Cristina San Pedro <br> Lucio San Pedro, Jr.
| children = 5
|occupation = composer, teacher , conductor
| occupation = Composer, teacher, conductor
|nationality = Filipino
| nationality = Filipino
| awards = [[File:National_Artist_of_the_Philippines.svg|100px]]<br>[[National Artist of the Philippines]]
| awards = [[File:National_Artist_of_the_Philippines.svg|25px]] [[Order of National Artists of the Philippines]]
}}
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'''Lucio D. San Pedro, Sr.''' (February 11, 1913 – March 31, 2002) was a Filipino composer and teacher who was proclaimed a [[National Artist of the Philippines]] for Music in 1991.<ref>''National Artists of the Philippines''. Manila: National Commission for Culture and the Arts.</ref>
'''Lucio Diestro San Pedro, Sr.''' (February 11, 1913 – March 31, 2002) was a Filipino composer and teacher who was proclaimed a [[National Artist of the Philippines]] for Music in 1991.<ref>{{Cite web
|title=National Artist - Lucio San Pedro
|url=http://gwhs-stg02.i.gov.ph/~s2govnccaph/about-culture-and-arts/culture-profile/national-artists-of-the-philippines/lucio-san-pedro/
|website=National Commission for Culture and the Arts
|language=en-US}}</ref> Today, he is remembered for his contribution to the development of Filipino regional band music<ref name=":0" /> and for his well-known compositions such as the Filipino lullaby, "[[Sa Ugoy ng Duyan]]" and the symphonic poem, "Lahing Kayumanggi".<ref name=":1" />


==Career==
==Career==
San Pedro came from a family with musical roots and he began his career early. When he was still in his late teens, he succeeded his deceased grandfather as the local church organist. By then, he had already composed [[song]]s, [[hymn]]s and two complete masses for voices and [[orchestra]]. After studying with several prominent musicians in the Philippines, he took advanced composition training with [[Bernard Wagenaar]] of the [[Netherlands]]. He also studied [[harmony]] and [[orchestration]] under [[Vittorio Giannini]] and took classes at [[Juilliard]] in 1947.
San Pedro came from a family with musical roots and he began his career early. When he was still young, he succeeded his deceased grandfather as the local church organist. By then, he had already composed [[song]]s, [[hymn]]s and two complete masses for voices and [[orchestra]]. After studying with several prominent musicians in the Philippines, he took advanced composition training with [[Bernard Wagenaar]] of the [[Netherlands]]. He also studied [[harmony]] and [[orchestration]] under [[Vittorio Giannini]] and took classes at [[Juilliard]] in 1947.


His other vocation was [[teaching]]. He has taught at the [[Ateneo de Manila University]], virtually all the major music conservatories in [[Manila]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2008}}, and at the College of Music of the [[University of the Philippines, Diliman]], where he retired as a full professor in 1978. He later received the title ''[[Professor Emeritus]]'' from the University in 1979.{{Citation needed|date=May 2008}} He also became a faculty member of the [[Centro Escolar University]] Conservatory of Music in [[Manila]].
His other vocation was [[teaching]]. He has taught at the [[Ateneo de Manila University]], virtually all the major music conservatories in [[Manila]]{{Citation needed|date=May 2008}}, and at the College of Music of the [[University of the Philippines, Diliman]], where he retired as a full professor in 1978. He later received the title ''[[professor emeritus]]'' from the university in 1979.<ref name=":2" /> He also became a faculty member of the [[Centro Escolar University]] Conservatory of Music in [[Manila]]. San Pedro was known for composing the official march of [[Makati]].{{Citation needed|date=November 2022}}


==National Artist==
==National Artist==
On May 9, 1991, [[President of the Philippines|President]] [[Corazon C. Aquino]] proclaimed San Pedro a [[National Artist of the Philippines]] for Music.<ref>''National Artists of the Philippines''. Manila: National Commission for Culture and the Arts.</ref>
On May 9, 1991, [[President of the Philippines|President]] [[Corazon C. Aquino]] proclaimed San Pedro a [[National Artist of the Philippines]] for Music.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web
|last=INQUIRER.net
|date=2019-02-11
|title=DID YOU KNOW: 106th birth anniversary of Lucio San Pedro
|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1083994/did-you-know-106th-birth-anniversary-of-lucio-san-pedro
|website=INQUIRER.net
|language=en}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
He married Gertrudes San Pedro with whom he had five children: Rhodora, Bienvenido, María Conchita, María Cristina and Lucio, Jr.
He married Gertrudes Diaz San Pedro with whom he had five children: Ma.Rhodora Soledad, Bienvenido, Ma.Conchita, Ma.Khristina and Lucio Jr.


==Death==
==Death==
San Pedro died of [[cardiac arrest]] on March 31, 2002 in [[Angono, Rizal|Angono]], [[Rizal]], at the age of 89. Many peers from the Order of National Artists attended his tribute at the ''[[Cultural Center of the Philippines|Tanghalang Pambansa]]'', including: [[Napoleon Abueva|Napoleón Abueva]], [[Daisy Avellana]], [[Leonor Gokingco]], [[Nick Joaquin|Nick Joaquín]], [[Arturo Luz]], [[Jose Maceda|José Maceda]], and [[Andrea Veneracion|Andrea Veneración]]. He is buried in his hometown of [[Angono]], [[Rizal (province)|Rizal]].
San Pedro died of [[cardiac arrest]] on March 31, 2002, in [[Angono, Rizal|Angono]], [[Rizal (province)|Rizal]], at the age of 89.<ref name=":1" /> Many peers from the Order of National Artists attended his tribute at the ''[[Cultural Center of the Philippines|Tanghalang Pambansa]]'', including: [[Napoleon Abueva]], [[Daisy Avellana]], [[Leonor Orosa-Goquingco|Leonor Goquingco]], [[Nick Joaquin|Nick Joaquín]], [[Arturo Luz]], [[Jose Maceda|José Maceda]], and [[Andrea Veneracion|Andrea Veneración]]. He is buried in his hometown of [[Angono]], [[Rizal (province)|Rizal]].

== Works ==
San Pedro's works include a great variety of musical forms ranging from band music, concertos for violin and orchestra, choral works, cantatas, chamber music, and songs for solo voice. He also served as a conductor of many Filipino bands such as Peng Kong Grand Mason Concert Band, the San Pedro Band of Angono, and the Banda Angono Numero Uno.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=Ganzon |first=Arch. Carlos Luis |title=Journey: Contemporary Arts of the Philippines |publisher=The Phoenix Publishing House Inc. |year=2017 |isbn=978-971-06-4330-1 |pages=79}}</ref>

'''Major Works'''

* The Devil's Bridge

* Malakas at Maganda Overture

* Lulay

* [[Sa Ugoy ng Duyan]] (with the collaboration of [[Levi Celerio]])<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Catipon |first=Eric |title=National artist Lucio San Pedro passes away |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2002/04/01/155674/national-artist-lucio-san-pedro-passes-away |access-date=2022-11-08 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref>

* Dance of the Fairies
* Lahing Kayumanggi

'''Compositional Philosophy'''

San Pedro is known for advocating "creative nationalism" when composing his own music. According to him, representing Filipino identity doesn't just fall from literally using the material from folk songs but rather getting the most important essence,style and common touch of being a Filipino. A good example of his "creative nationalism" was his "Lahing Kayumanggi" where he dedicated this piece to "the heroic struggle of the Filipino people for liberation from colonization."

{{Blockquote
|text=I have always attempted to immortalize the virtues and aspirations of the masses whom I believe are the pillars of the nation. I have placed them on a pedestal for everyone to emulate, and putting them on a pedestal is not an easy task. I want them to be revered, and, as such, the manner of emulating them cannot be done through a vulgar approach, but rather through utmost creativity.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-02-10 |title=Remembering Maestro Lucio D. San Pedro, the Creative Nationalist |url=https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/89325/remembering-maestro-lucio-d-san-pedro-the-creative-nationalist/ |access-date=2022-11-09 |website=Lifestyle.INQ |language=en-US}}</ref>}}


== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 13:30, 5 December 2024

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Diestro and the surname or paternal family name is San Pedro.

Lucio San Pedro
Born
Lucio Diestro San Pedro. Sr.[1]

(1913-02-11)February 11, 1913
Angono, Rizal, Insular Government of the Philippine Islands, U.S.
DiedMarch 31, 2002(2002-03-31) (aged 89)
Angono, Rizal, Philippines
Resting placeAngono Catholic Cemetery
NationalityFilipino
Other namesLDSP
Occupation(s)Composer, teacher, conductor
Known forNational Artist of the Philippines for Music, composer of hymns like Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno
SpouseGertrudes Díaz
Children5
Parents
  • Elpidio San Pedro[2] (father)
  • Soledad Diestro[2] (mother)
Awards Order of National Artists of the Philippines

Lucio Diestro San Pedro, Sr. (February 11, 1913 – March 31, 2002) was a Filipino composer and teacher who was proclaimed a National Artist of the Philippines for Music in 1991.[3] Today, he is remembered for his contribution to the development of Filipino regional band music[4] and for his well-known compositions such as the Filipino lullaby, "Sa Ugoy ng Duyan" and the symphonic poem, "Lahing Kayumanggi".[2]

Career

[edit]

San Pedro came from a family with musical roots and he began his career early. When he was still young, he succeeded his deceased grandfather as the local church organist. By then, he had already composed songs, hymns and two complete masses for voices and orchestra. After studying with several prominent musicians in the Philippines, he took advanced composition training with Bernard Wagenaar of the Netherlands. He also studied harmony and orchestration under Vittorio Giannini and took classes at Juilliard in 1947.

His other vocation was teaching. He has taught at the Ateneo de Manila University, virtually all the major music conservatories in Manila[citation needed], and at the College of Music of the University of the Philippines, Diliman, where he retired as a full professor in 1978. He later received the title professor emeritus from the university in 1979.[5] He also became a faculty member of the Centro Escolar University Conservatory of Music in Manila. San Pedro was known for composing the official march of Makati.[citation needed]

National Artist

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On May 9, 1991, President Corazon C. Aquino proclaimed San Pedro a National Artist of the Philippines for Music.[5]

Personal life

[edit]

He married Gertrudes Diaz San Pedro with whom he had five children: Ma.Rhodora Soledad, Bienvenido, Ma.Conchita, Ma.Khristina and Lucio Jr.

Death

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San Pedro died of cardiac arrest on March 31, 2002, in Angono, Rizal, at the age of 89.[2] Many peers from the Order of National Artists attended his tribute at the Tanghalang Pambansa, including: Napoleon Abueva, Daisy Avellana, Leonor Goquingco, Nick Joaquín, Arturo Luz, José Maceda, and Andrea Veneración. He is buried in his hometown of Angono, Rizal.

Works

[edit]

San Pedro's works include a great variety of musical forms ranging from band music, concertos for violin and orchestra, choral works, cantatas, chamber music, and songs for solo voice. He also served as a conductor of many Filipino bands such as Peng Kong Grand Mason Concert Band, the San Pedro Band of Angono, and the Banda Angono Numero Uno.[4]

Major Works

  • The Devil's Bridge
  • Malakas at Maganda Overture
  • Lulay
  • Dance of the Fairies
  • Lahing Kayumanggi

Compositional Philosophy

San Pedro is known for advocating "creative nationalism" when composing his own music. According to him, representing Filipino identity doesn't just fall from literally using the material from folk songs but rather getting the most important essence,style and common touch of being a Filipino. A good example of his "creative nationalism" was his "Lahing Kayumanggi" where he dedicated this piece to "the heroic struggle of the Filipino people for liberation from colonization."

I have always attempted to immortalize the virtues and aspirations of the masses whom I believe are the pillars of the nation. I have placed them on a pedestal for everyone to emulate, and putting them on a pedestal is not an easy task. I want them to be revered, and, as such, the manner of emulating them cannot be done through a vulgar approach, but rather through utmost creativity.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "The Bookmark, Inc". The Bookmark, Inc.
  2. ^ a b c d e Catipon, Eric. "National artist Lucio San Pedro passes away". Philstar.com. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
  3. ^ "National Artist - Lucio San Pedro". National Commission for Culture and the Arts.
  4. ^ a b Ganzon, Arch. Carlos Luis (2017). Journey: Contemporary Arts of the Philippines. The Phoenix Publishing House Inc. p. 79. ISBN 978-971-06-4330-1.
  5. ^ a b INQUIRER.net (February 11, 2019). "DID YOU KNOW: 106th birth anniversary of Lucio San Pedro". INQUIRER.net.
  6. ^ "Remembering Maestro Lucio D. San Pedro, the Creative Nationalist". Lifestyle.INQ. February 10, 2013. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
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