Amidst all the devastation and sad news brought about by Yolanda, I got this early morning FB update from my choir conductor.
"Our dear RYAN CAYABYAB has been awarded the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice by the Pope for his services to the Church and Pope in the field of music."
Though Mr. C is known for his contribution to popular music, many do not know about his contribution to church music. His work, MISA 2000, has brought great acclaim to Philippine choirs whenever it is performed in international choral competitions. Philippine choirs struggle to give justice to the beauty of his works.
He is truly a maestro. He is one of the few geniuses who has succeeded in both popular and classical music. Don't be fooled, his sacred works are quite different from his popular ones. You'd never guess it came from the same composer. He is a step above the rest.
I do hope he gets the National Artist Award while he is still around to receive it.
"Our dear RYAN CAYABYAB has been awarded the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice by the Pope for his services to the Church and Pope in the field of music."
Though Mr. C is known for his contribution to popular music, many do not know about his contribution to church music. His work, MISA 2000, has brought great acclaim to Philippine choirs whenever it is performed in international choral competitions. Philippine choirs struggle to give justice to the beauty of his works.
He is truly a maestro. He is one of the few geniuses who has succeeded in both popular and classical music. Don't be fooled, his sacred works are quite different from his popular ones. You'd never guess it came from the same composer. He is a step above the rest.
I do hope he gets the National Artist Award while he is still around to receive it.
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