https://iloiloelibrary.com/files/original/fb1c53e7f75b8b442d30914e0d742231.png aaf2a2c53c94a9afc19e235d40c5310c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Iloilo News Archive Description An account of the resource News, old and new, about Iloilo Province Subject The topic of the resource Iloilo Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document ILOILO City – Ilonggos are mourning the death of violin virtuoso and musical crusader Gilopez Kabayao, who passed on Sunday, October 13, after a brief illness. He was 94. “After more than seven decades of sharing his music propelled by the generosity of spirit that he so selflessly gave to his audience from all walks of life, the curtain now closes on this artist with a mission,” his wife, Corazon, said in a social media post on Sunday. Kabayao was born in 1929 in Negros Occidental, with roots from Iloilo. He was the first Filipino to play at the prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York City at 19 years old. He was dubbed “Father of Outreach for Classical Music,” bringing the music of the masters to the masses starting in the 1950s and holding classical concerts for the grassroots in even the most unconventional venues from Aparri to Jolo. Through his transcriptions, 24 Philippine folk songs and kundiman (folk love songs) were transformed into virtuosic gems for violin and piano, enriching the violin literature of Filipino music. He earned a Presidential Award of Merit in 1969 and a President Ramon Magsaysay Award in 1972. “We deeply mourn the loss of Maestro Gilopez Kabayao, an exceptional Ilonggo violinist and a cultural icon whose legacy will always live on, not just in Iloilo City, but across the country,” Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas said in a statement yesterday, October 14. He added that Kabayao’s music connected people worldwide, fostering understanding between nations. At home, he had a profound impact, especially on young Filipino musicians who admired him as a role model. The mayor said his “music wasn’t just art. It brought hope and unity to our people.” “In Iloilo City, we are especially grateful for his contributions. His legacy will live on through the music he inspired in others,” Treñas added. He was nominated to the Order of the National Artist in June this year. Kabayao is survived by his wife, Corazon Pineda; children Sicilienne, Farida, and Gilberto; son-in-law Jose Roy Paniza; daughter-in-law Michelle Alhambra; and a grandchild. Citation Citation of the article Ilonggos mourn passing of violin virtuoso Gilopez Kabayao, (2024, October 15). Panay news, 5&15. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ilonggos mourn passing of violin virtuoso Gilopez Kabayao Description An account of the resource ILOILO City – Ilonggos are mourning the death of violin virtuoso and musical crusader Gilopez Kabayao, who passed on Sunday, October 13, after a brief illness. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://www.panaynews.net/ilonggos-mourn-passing-of-violin-virtuoso-gilopez-kabayao/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Panay News</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Panay News Incorporated Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource October 15, 2024 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Subject The topic of the resource Violinists Kabayao, Gilopez L. Gilopez Kabayao Notable Ilonggos