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‘His outstanding expertise and lifelong dedication to music have impressed numerous Filipinos and enriched our cultural heritage,’ says the Cultural Heart of the Philippines
BACOLOD, Philippines – The curtain lastly closed for Negrense virtuoso violinist Gilopez Kabayao, who had a profession spanning seven many years, on Saturday, October 12.
Kabayao’s demise was introduced by his spouse, Corazon, through Fb.
“At 94, after a quick sickness, Gilopez Kabayao now goes on to affix His creator, Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ,” Corazon stated.
“The heavens should be rejoicing to welcome a toddler of God, a dedicated follower of Jesus Christ who spoke of His blessings in a strongest means by the present of music, bringing the hovering melodies of his Stradivarius violin wherever individuals cared to hear,” she added.
For Corazon, the dear legacy of her husband has impressed 1000’s to like and respect stunning Filipino and classical music, and his virtuosity on the violin has introduced singular honor and status to the Philippines.
“After greater than seven many years of sharing his music propelled by the generosity of spirit that he so selflessly gave to his viewers from all walks of life, the curtain now closes on this artist with a mission,” she additionally stated.
Cadiz Metropolis, Negros Occidental and Cultural Heart of the Philippines (CCP) mourn the dying of Kabayao.
Cadiz Mayor Salvador Escalante, Jr. on Sunday, October 13, instructed Rappler that their whole metropolis now mourns the dying of its illustrious son billed as a musical crusader within the nation.
“Gilopez Kabayao was peerless. He put Cadiz, Negros Occidental and the Philippines within the musical map internationally,” the mayor described.
Additionally on Fb, the CCP on Sunday, October 13 prolonged its condolences to Kabayao’s family members.
“His outstanding expertise and lifelong dedication to music have impressed numerous Filipinos and enriched our cultural heritage,” added the CCP.
Born and raised in Hacienda Faraon, Barangay Cabahug, Cadiz Metropolis, Kabayao was among the many most respectable and prized violinists that Negros Occidental, and the nation have ever had.
Married to his fellow musician, the previous Corazon Pineda of Iloilo Metropolis, their 50-year-old union was blessed with kids — Sicilienne, Farida and Gilberto.
Previous to his demise, Kabayao was hailed as one among the many 10 excellent Cadizeños throughout Cadiz Metropolis’s 57th Constitution Day celebration final July 4.
He was additionally nominated by the Iloilo Metropolis authorities for the “Order of the Nationwide Artist” in 2024.
Outcomes for the nationwide artist plum are anticipated to be introduced anytime this 12 months.
On document, Kabayao was the first-ever Filipino musician to play music utilizing a violin on the prestigious Carnegie Corridor in New York someday in 1950.
Being a musical crusader, Kabayao introduced modern music utilizing violin even to the far-flung barangays each on Negros and Panay Islands. For this, Kabayao was awarded the Presidential Benefit Award in 1969 and the President Magsaysay Award in 1972.
His performances with a violin resonated deeply, leaving an indelible mark on the worldwide music scene, with globe-spanning performances.
Kabayao’s wake and interment particulars haven’t been introduced as of publication of this text. – Rappler.com
