Lucrecia Kasilag - Philippine Scenes (1974) (sheet music)

Lucrecia Kasilag - Philippine Scenes (1974) (sheet music)

Redentor Romero conducting the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

0:00 I. Mountain Side
5:17 II. Lullaby
9:41 III. Festival

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Written for Redentor Romero on Sept. 23, 1974 who premiered It In Manila soon after with the National Philharmonic Orchestra, Philippine Scenes departs from the usual quotes from existing musical themes. The composer rather sought to catch their substance and essence, distilling an original creative expression.
Mountainside Is a rhapsodic utterance of pastoral tribe orientation. The flute freely emitting a plaintive pentatonic tune which Is taken up with strong rhythmic stance by the orchestra. Vocal chanting adds to the ecological spirit of the piece.
Lullaby is a brief disquote, quiet and languid
Festival Is a carousing village scene highlighted by a free session of indeterminate voicing — shouting accompanied by on-going percussive rhythmic drive and revelry. Philippine Instruments lend local color to the scenic sonority.

-Liner Notes of the LP Cover
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Recording: Philippine Music (Disc Corporation of the Philippines)
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