Lucio San Pedro

Lucio Diestro San Pedro, Sr. (February 11, 1913 – March 31, 2002) was a Filipino composer and teacher who was proclaimed a National Artist of the Philippines for Music in 1991. Today, he is remembered for his contribution to the development of Filipino regional band music and for his well-known compositions such as the Filipino lullaby, "Sa Ugoy ng Duyan" and the symphonic poem, "Lahing Kayumanggi".

Lucio San Pedro
Born
Lucio Diestro San Pedro

(1913-02-11)February 11, 1913
DiedMarch 31, 2002(2002-03-31) (aged 89)
Angono, Rizal, Philippines
Resting placeAngono Catholic Cemetery, Angono, Rizal
NationalityFilipino
Other namesLDSP
Occupation(s)Composer, teacher, conductor
Known forNational Artist of the Philippines for Music, composer of hymns like Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno
SpouseGertrudes Díaz
Children5
Parents
  • Elpidio San Pedro (father)
  • Soledad Diestro (mother)
Awards Order of National Artists of the Philippines
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