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(Julio Nakpil)
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Julio served as a commander for revolutionary troops in the north of Manila under <a href="https://kahimyang.com/kauswagan/articles/786/today-in-philippine-history-november-30-1863-andres-bonifacio-was-born-in-tondo-manila" class="news_link">Andres Bonifacio</a>. His experience in the battlefield earned him the task of securing, purchasing and watching over the funds and weapons of the Katipunan.


Julio, who educated himself at home and eventually learned how to play the piano, made compositions which were inspired directly by the Revolution.





One of his compositions "Marangal na Dalit ng Katagalugan” was a candidate for the Philippine national anthem but eventually went to <a href="https://kahimyang.com/kauswagan/articles/652/today-in-philippine-history-october-2-1944-julian-felipe-composer-of-the-philippine-national-anthem-died-in-manila" class="news_link">Julian Felipe</a>’s “Lupang Hinirang” composition.


Prior to the revolution, his skill in playing the piano earned him an audience among the affluent, becoming a regular pianist for Malacanang social functions.


Julio, who later became a piano teacher, composed his first short polka piece for the piano called "Cefiro," in 1888. This was followed with other pieces such as "Ilang-Ilang," "Recuerdos de Capiz," "Pahimakas," "Pasig Pantayanin," and "Biyak-na-Bato," to name a few.


Among his expository works were "Luz Poetica de la Aurora," "Recuerdos de Capiz" and "Exposicion Regional Filipina," all of which were given a diploma of honor from the Exposicion Regional Filipina in 1895.

November 2, 1960: Julio Nakpil, a composer who also fought during Philippine revolution died at 93