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Ernani Joson Cuenco  May 10, 1936 – July 11, 1988

Biography   Born: May 10, 1936  Parents:  Felix Cuenco  Maria Joson

 Malolos, Bulacan  Died: July 11, 1988

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Maria Joson Doña Belen Aldaba Baustista Jovita Tantoco

Mentors (Violin)

Composer, film scorer, musical director, and music teacher.  Classical sound of the KUNDIMAN is evident in some of his BALLADS. 

Schooling  1948 – Immaculata Academy of Malolos (Elem.)  1956 – University of Santo Tomas Conservatory of Music (Bachelor’s Degree in Music, Major in Piano)  1965 – UST (studied cello; Prof. Modesto Marquiz)  1968 – Sta. Isabel College (Master’s Degree in Music) 

Music Career  

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1960-1968 – Manila Symphony Orchestra (cellist; Dr. Hubert Zipper) – Filipino Youth Symphony Orchestra 1966-1970 – Manila Chamber Soloist 1960 – Musical Director (Joseph Estrada) 1963 – International Music Conference (Tokyo, Japan; Delegate) Taught in UST until he died. 1999 – National Artist in Music

Major Works   Gaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal (1979)  Nahan, Kahit na Magtiis (1977)  Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa (1975-56)  Bato sa Buhangin (1976-77)  Kalesa (2000)  Pilipinas  Inang Bayan  Isang Dalangin

Music Analysis  “Gaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal” Composer: Ernani Cuenco Lyricist: Levi Celerio

Gaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal  Ikaw lamang ang aking iibigin magpakailanman Ang pag-ibig ko sa iyo ay tunay Nais ko sanang patunayan Huwag ka nang mag-alinlangan Ang pag-ibig ko'y hindi kukupas Tulad din ng umagang may pagasang sumisikat Ang ating buhay maikli aking Hirang Kung kaya kailangan ang pagsuyong wagas kailanman Ang sumpa ko sa iyo ay asahan Ikaw lamang ang aking iibigin magpakailanman

Ang pag-ibig ko'y hindi kukupas Tulad din ng umagang may pag-asang sumisikat Ang ating buhay maikli aking Hirang Kung kaya kailangan Ang pagsuyong wagas kailanman Ang sumpa ko sa Iyo'y asahan Ikaw lamang ang aking iibigin magpakailanman Ang sumpa ko sa iyo'y asahan Ikaw lamang ang aking iibigin magpakailanman.

 QUIZ  

1. Who was the lyricist of the song “Gaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal”? 2. When Ernani was young, he was encouraged to play the violin. Give 2 people who taught him. 3. Who was Ernani’s conductor when he was playing for the Manila Symphony Orchestra? 4. Ernani became a musical director because he was discovered by who?

Answer Key: 

1.Levi Celerio 2.Maria Joson, Doña Belen Aldaba Baustista, Jovita Tantoco 3.Dr. Hubert Zipper 4.Joseph Estrada 5.July 11, 1988

Thank You! 