The variations vividly recall historical scenes from Philippine history. As the variations unfold, both ethnic and Hispanic wars and conflicts echo throughout, until the tearful kundiman is finally heard along with a tragic breath, like music paid in blood. The lively ending signals Filipinos’ acceptance of an early Spanish tradition—the fiesta.

Guitar:
1976 Miguel Rodriguez “Churchdoor” Guitar, with cedar soundboard and Brazilian rosewood back and sides. The "Churchdoor" instruments are the prized collectors' pieces for aficionados, fans and admirers of Miguel Rodriguez Jr., one of the most famous luthiers still living. "Churchdoor" guitars are so called because it is claimed that the wood was obtained from a centuries-old door of an old Andalucian church. This "Churchdoor" once belonged to Celin Romero and later John Dearman (of the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet) before passing into the Cleveland collection.

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