Music

• What is the first Filipino opera?

  Sandugong Panaginip
• Who composed the first Filipino opera?

  Pedro Paterno
• When was Sandugong Panaginip first performed?

  August 2, 1902
• Who translated Sandugong Panaginip into English?

  Walter H. Loving
• What is the title of Lakangbini's staging date?

  December 19, 1933
• Who are the prominent figures in Philippine Opera?

  • Bonifacio Abdon: composer, first Filipino conductor
  • Dr. Ramon Javier: first Filipino opera impresario
  • Orchestra Molina: known for operatic interpretations
  • Imelda Romualdez-Marcos: established Cultural Center of the Philippines
• Who portrayed Violetta in La Traviata?

  Nelia Manalo
• Who portrayed Lucia in Lucia di Lamermoor?

  Mercedes Matias-Santiago
• Who portrayed Mimi in La Boheme?

  Jovita Fuentes
• What are the popular novels by Dr. Jose Rizal?

  Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo
• Who composed the operas based on Rizal's novels?

  Felipe Padilla De Leon
• When were the operas based on Rizal's novels composed?

  1970 and 1975
• What is La Loba Negra about?

  It is a three-act Filipino opera.
• Who composed the music for La Loba Negra?

  Francisco Feliciano
• When was La Loba Negra premiered?

  1984
• What historical event does La Loba Negra revolve around?

  The assassination of Governor-General Bustamante
• What is the significance of Governor-General Bustamante's administration?

  It was admired for planned reforms.
• What are the characteristics of ballet?

  • Originated in the Italian Renaissance
  • Developed into concert dance in France and Russia
  • Combines choreography and music
• What do Philippine ballets often present?

  Folktales and epics
• What are famous Philippine ballet companies?

  • Ballet Manila
  • Ballet Philippines
  • Philippine Ballet Theater
  • Halili-Cruz Ballet Company
• What is Lola Basyang the ballet about?

  Folktales by Severino Reyes
• Who is the executive director of Ballet Manila?

  Lisa Macuja-Elizalde
• What are the titles of the two episodes presented by Ballet Manila?

  Tatlong Kuwento ni Lola Basyang
• What is Rama Hari about?

  Philippine adaptation of the Ramayana
• When was Rama Hari originally presented?

  February 8 to 17, 1980
• What are the characteristics of Philippine musical plays?

  • Influenced by Broadway and West End
  • Adapted from novels and literary works
  • Biographical sketches of famous artists
• What is the title of the musical about Andres Bonifacio?

  Andres Bonifacio, Ang Dakilang Anak-Pawis
• Who commissioned the musical about Andres Bonifacio?

  Alfonso Puyat
• When was Andres Bonifacio, Ang Dakilang Anak-Pawis staged again?

  August 20 and 21, 1994
• What is Atang - Dulang May Musika about?

  Life of Atang de la Rama
• Who wrote the musical Atang - Dulang May Musika?

  Floy Quintos
• Who directed Atang - Dulang May Musika?

  Alexander Cortez
• What is Katy! The Musical about?

  Life of Kathy de la Cruz
• When was Katy! The Musical initially presented?

  1988
• What is Florante at Laura, The Musical about?

  Celebration of Francisco Balagtas-Baltazar
• When was Florante at Laura, The Musical presented?

  July 7 to 24, 1988
• What is Daragang Magayon?

  A production for poetry and mixed media
• When was Daragang Magayon first presented?

  March 1991
• What are the definitions of Senakulo, Moro-moro, and Zarzuela?

  • Senakulo: re-enacts the passion of Christ
  • Moro-moro: expresses conflicts between Christians and Muslims
  • Zarzuela: local version of Spanish operetta
• What is the title of the musical Magsimula Ka?

  Magsimula Ka, The Musical