Many of his piano works have become a staple part of the Philippine repertoire of today's young students, especially Mayon, Larawan, and Maligayang Bati.

He was a product of both the Romantic & Impressionist styles and was fascinated by the dynamics & harmonies of Debussy.

His two operas were "Noli Me Tangere" and "El Filibusterismo" that are considered as his materpieces and have been staged in the Philippines and abroad.

He wrote over 300 compositions, ranging from classical to pop.

Col. Antonino Buenaventura's one of the most popular compositions that remains a favorite in the performance repertoire of many folk dance companies.

The main theater of the Cultural Center of the Philippines and one of the buildings in UP College of Music are named in his honor.

He restored the Phil. Constabulary Band, which was reputedly likened to a symphony orchestra, and was considered "one of the best military bands in the world."

He became the first Filipino Director of the University of the Philippines' Conservatory of Music.

He is considered as the Father of Kundiman.