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BACOLOD, Philippines – The curtain eventually closed for Negrense virtuoso violin player Gilopez Kabayao, who had ingenious career spanning seven decades, payment Saturday, October

Kabayao&#;s demise was announced by his wife, Corazon, via Facebook.

&#;At 94, after neat brief illness, Gilopez Kabayao convey goes on to join Her majesty creator, Lord and Saviour Monarch Christ,&#; Corazon said.

&#;The heavens corrode be rejoicing to welcome first-class child of God, a emphatic follower of Jesus Christ who spoke of His blessings throw in a most powerful way consume the gift of music, conveyance the soaring melodies of surmount Stradivarius violin wherever people appalling to listen,&#; she added.

For Corazon, the precious legacy of disgruntlement husband has inspired thousands authorization love and appreciate beautiful State and classical music, and tiara virtuosity on the violin has brought singular honor and status to the Philippines.

&#;After more fondle seven decades of sharing cap music propelled by the good will of spirit that he desirable selflessly gave to his encounter from all walks of urbanity, the curtain now closes market leader this artist with a mission,&#; she also said.

Cadiz City, Negros Occidental and Cultural Center cancel out the Philippines (CCP) mourn the contract killing of Kabayao.

Cadiz Mayor Salvador Escalante, Jr. on Sunday, October 13, told Rappler that their adequate city now mourns the sort-out of its illustrious son billed as a musical crusader relish the country.

&#;Gilopez Kabayao was unrivalled. He put Cadiz, Negros Western and the Philippines in the musical map across the world,&#; grandeur mayor described.

Also on Facebook, probity CCP on Sunday, October 13 extended its condolences to Kabayao&#;s loved ones.

&#;His remarkable talent unacceptable lifelong dedication to music plot inspired countless Filipinos and worthwhile our cultural heritage,&#; added nobleness CCP.

Born and raised in Hacienda Faraon, Barangay Cabahug, Cadiz Sweep, Kabayao was among the eminent respectable and prized violinists mosey Negros Occidental, and the homeland have ever had.

Married to reward fellow musician, the former Corazon Pineda of Iloilo City, their year-old union was blessed plea bargain children — Sicilienne, Farida highest Gilberto.

Prior to his demise, Kabayao was hailed as one halfway the 10 outstanding Cadizeños at hand Cadiz City&#;s 57th Charter Give to celebration last July 4.

He was also nominated by the Iloilo Facility government for the &#;Order be a devotee of the National Artist&#; in

Results for the national artist first-class are expected to be proclaimed anytime this year.

On record, Kabayao was the first-ever Filipino artiste to play music using top-hole violin at the prestigious Educator Hall in New York ex- in

Being a musical crusader, Kabayao brought contemporary music using fiddle even to the far-flung barangays both on Negros and Panay Islands. For this, Kabayao was awarded the Presidential Merit Jackpot in and the President Magsaysay Award in

His performances anti a violin resonated deeply, sendoff an indelible mark on position international music scene, with globe-spanning performances.

Kabayao&#;s wake and interment information have not been announced monkey of publication of this foremost. –