Soon after becoming the first recipient of the UNESCO fellowship for music composition in 1956, Rosendo departed for the US, Europe, and elsewhere to study with some of the most prominent musicians of the century. This page highlights his travels of Europe and Asia before permanently residing in America in 1963.
England
He composed the background music for J. Arthur Rank Films at Pinewood Studios in London, England, where he worked with Muir Mathieson and Malcolm Arnold. Among his teachers here were Humphrey Searle and conductor Norman Del Mar.
Rosendo was guest composer and conductor of the Guildhall School of Music Symphony Orchestra in a Royal performance for Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother of England)
While visiting England, Rosendo enjoyed some sight-seeing. He also had the unique opportunity to meet and interact with major figures in music, politics, etc.
Gallery
Additional Information
Ambassador Leon Ma Guerrero, Philippine Embassy:
http://www.philippine-embassy.de/bln/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=54&Itemid=279
Denis Matthews, pianist:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denis_Matthews
Harry Blech, conductor:
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/obituary-harry-blech-1093058.html
Benjamin Frankel, composer:
http://www.benjaminfrankel.org
Pope Pius XII:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Pius_XII |
