Gilopez Kabayao

Plays Philippine Folk Songs

 

Side A
Itikitik
Sarung Banggi
Chua-Ay
Sa Kabukiran
Walay Angay
Visayan Churacha
Bahay Kubo

Side B
Ay, Kalisud
PamuliwanenPandanggo
Tinikling
Ang Pispis Nga Bukaw
Paruparung Bukid



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Gilopez Kabayao is one of our greatest Filipino Violinists. His violin murmured sweet syllables as it ascended and descended, at times seeming to roar, then dwindling to a whisper.

At the age of three Kabayao already started composing short minuets. His father is also a violinist, noting his enthusiasm, started to teach him techniques and exercises advanced for his age. At age nine, his early debut with a local orchestra playing Mendelssohn's Violin concerto in E minor foreshadowed what he would become. This was confirmed when he and his sister (his accompanist) easily captured the hearts of audiences because of their youth, talent and eagerness to play. Mr Kabayao looked too young for a man of 70.

Awards:
1961 TOYM Awardees for Music.
THE RAMON MAGSAYSAY AWARDEE