Nicanor Santa Ana Abelardo was a Filipino composer, pianist and teacher born on February 7, 1893 in San Miguel de Mayumo, Bulacan. He began learning music at a young age from his father, and composed his first waltz at age 8. Abelardo is renowned for his compositions, having written popular songs such as "Nasaan Ka Irog?" and instrumental pieces including his most famous work "Kundiman ng Luha."

1. Nicanor Abelardo

2. Composer, pianist, and teacher, Nicanor Santa Ana
Abelardo was born in San Miguel de Mayumo, Bulacan, on
February 7, 1893. He was the son of a photographer,
Valentin Abelardo, and a church singer, Placida Santa Ana.
Who’s Nicanor Abelardo?

3. • At age five, the young Abelardo learned Solfeggio and
how to play the Banduria from his Father. A year later, he
was already able to play the William Tell Overture on the
guitar. At age 8, he already composed a waltz,” Ang
Unang Buko”, which he dedicated to his grandmother.
About Nicanor Abelardo
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Nasaan Ka Irog?
Kundiman ng Luha
Mutya ng Pasig
Bituing Marikit
Magbalik ka Hirang
Himutok
Songs

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1. Where was the birth place of Nicanor Abelardo?
2. How many compositions did he made?
3. Name one song/composition Nicanor Abelardo made.
4. What’s the complete name of Nicanor Abelardo?
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