Francisco Santiago - Souvenir de Filipinas (Lulay) - Enzo

One of the most prominent Filipino composer was Dr. Francisco Santiago (1889-1947) who was also a pianist. The piece "Lulay" is a popular Filipino folk dance/song which speaks about the difficulty of courtship from a male point of view. Dr. Santiago arranged the folk song for piano into the "Souvenir de Filipinas" where the influence of
Liszt becomes obvious. Hope you like it ... Thank you for any comment.

For those interested, the traditional dance version is usually played by a rondalla (http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-rondalla.htm):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxASz3jO998&NR=1

As can be seen, the moves in the dance and the costumes show a strong Spanish influence, the Philippines having been a colony of Spain for almost 400 years.

We are reposting this even though Enzo has played this before as he seems to have more maturity now in his rendition. Hope you agree and thank you for listening and watching.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Francisco
• Santiago
• Souvenir
• Filipinas
• Lulay
• Enzo
• piano
• classical
• romantic
• contemporary
• blueyoyi

[rpcjt]

Definitely Liszt-Campanella-like, you imbue more than just a TOUCH OF CLASS in this beautiful composition by Dr. Francisco Santiago with your brilliant virtuosity and sensitive handling of the haunting LULAY theme. MABUHAY, ENZO!!! :)

[abhikmazumder]

This is such a beautiful composition, and you played it so very musically Enzo! I might also add that it seems technically quite challenging, but you made it look so easy-- the mark of a great pianist! The orchestral finale was superb.

[VesuviaCap]

bravissimo!!!!!!

[Yudhi1950]

Best ever, Enzo. Bravo, bravo.

[ModelDX1]

Enzo this composer sounds kind of like Liszt, fantastic tune and pianist playing it.

The applause speaks volumes.

[FeBlandMusic]

An absolute joy!

[Bramborail]

Admirable :)

[hjzitc2010]

Enzo, great performance, very clear and crisp, beatiful and mature technique. Have you ever played La Campanella? It reminds me of that music. I am sure you'd play it beautifully if you havd done. If you have not, why not play that piece, it fits you so well.