 Adonay's final public performance was a tone poem, ""Rizal Glorificado"", performed on December 30, 1911, the 15th death anniversary of one of the most celebrated Filipino hero Jose Rizal.The performance was commissioned by the Manila City Government held at the Manila Grand Opera House.In 1914, at the age of 66, Adonay formally retired from San Agustin and handed down his duties to his youngest brother Atanacio.