About Oscar Yatco
Lived 1931 – 2014 (aged 82). Oscar Yatco was a Filipino conductor.
Early life Yatco obtained his music teacher's diploma at the young age of 16 from the University of the Philippines in 1947. He trained with renowned teachers such as Ivan Galamian at Juilliard and with Wilhelm Stross at the State Academy of Music in Munich. He won top prizes in prestigious international competitions in Germany, and eventually performed as a soloist.
Music career Yatco served as conductor, concert master, professor and music consultant for local orchestras such as the Manila Symphony Orchestra, the Cultural Centre of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, and overseas in Hanover.
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Who was Oscar Yatco?
Filipino musician (1931–2014)
When was Oscar Yatco born?
Oscar Yatco was born on 23 November 1931 in Tanauan.
When did Oscar Yatco die?
Oscar Yatco died on 1 July 2014 in Hanover.
What was Oscar Yatco's occupation?
Oscar Yatco was a conductor.
What nationality was Oscar Yatco?
Oscar Yatco was Filipino.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Oscar Yatco. https://biography.guide/oscar-yatco/
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