Kasilag, Lucrecia R. (1918–)
Kasilag, Lucrecia R. (1918–)
Philippine composer, pianist, professor and writer. Born in La Union, Philippines, Aug 31, 1918; Philippine Women's University, BA cum laude, 1936; St. Scholastica College, music teacher's diploma, 1939; Philippine Women's University, BM, 1949; Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester, MA, 1950; Centro Escolar University, PhD in music, 1975; held degrees in law as well.
Served as dean of College of Music and Fine Arts at Philippine Women's University as well as professor of music (1953–77); directed Theater for Performing Arts and presided over National Music Council of the Philippines; headed cultural delegations to UN and presided over international music conferences; was interested in occidental and oriental instruments, a theme reflected in her compositions and writing; served as chair of League of Philippine composers; wrote almost 100 works, including a violin concerto recorded in 1980s.