Music 10 4th Qrt. Opera and Ballet

• Opera


  is an art and musical form in which singers and musicians perform dramatic work combining text (libretto) and a musical score, usually in an elaborate theatrical setting.
• Zarzuela


  which is also known as the drama simbolico dominated the Philippine theater scene.
• Sentiments about their love for the country and longing for independence from colonial rule.


  Themes were ripe for voicing out
• Teotro Zorilla, Vista del Teatro Principe Alfonso XII, Variedades, Teatro de Tondo


  Local Theaters
• Pedro Paterno


  poet, novelist, musician, government official.
• Sandugong Panaguinip


  The first Filipino Opera with libretto in Spanish by Pedro Paterno.
• Sandugong Panaguinip


  was translated into Tagalog by Roman Reyes.
• Sandugong Panaguinip


  first staged at the Zorilla Theater on August 2, 1902.
• Sandugong Panaguinip


  was first produced by Molina-Benito Theater Company which was owned by Juan Molina.
• Orquesta Molina (Orchestra Molina)


  was known for their interpretation of operas as well as other classical compositions.
• Lakangbini

  by Patricio Mariano that was staged at the Metropolitan Theater on December 19, 1933.
• Bonifacio Abdon 


  as the first Filipino opera conductor
• Dr. Ramon Javier


  as the first Filipino opera impresario who promoted local talents to participate in foreign productions.
• Executive Order No. 30 in 1966


  The establishment of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) by virtue of _____ paved the way for Filipino operas to be staged at a legitimate venue of international standard.
• Lucrecia Kasilag


  became the first theater director
• La Loba Negra

  The Blakc She-Wolf is a three-act Filipino opera. Acts I and II are based on history. Act III is based on a legend attributed to Fr. Jose Burgos.
• La Loba Negra 


  The music was composed by National Artist Fransisco Feliciano with libretto by soprano Fides Cuyugan-Asensio. The premiere was held in 1984, Lamberto Avellana as director.
• Noli Me Tangere, The Opera

  The three-act opera was composed by National Artist Felipe Padilla de Leon, with libretto National Artisit Guillermo Tolentino.
• El Filibusterismo, The Opera

  was first staged at the Cultural Center of the Philippines
• Ballet


  The dance form known as ___ has been used to interpret stories of all kinds.
• Lola Basyang


  It was meant to instill and rekindle the interest of Filipino youth in the beauty, richness, and heritage of Philippine literature.
• Ang Kapatid ng Tatlong Maria


  This is a fantasy story set to neo-ethnic music in a contemporary style.
• Ang Kapatid ng Tatlong Maria


  It is about hero's fantasy journey to different kingdoms in pursuit of his bewitched sisters.
• Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin


  This is a local version of the Pied Piper tale where the main character mesmerizes his followers through the music of his violin.
• Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin


  This story instills in them the moral lesson that "good triumphs over evil". The music is by Ryan Cayabyab and arranged by Arnold Buena.
• La Loba Negra


  takes place during the 7th century of Spanish rule in the Philippines.
• Ang Prinsipe ng mga Ibon


  This is a love story where a princess falls in love with a bird.

  It is choreographed by Ballet Manila Danseur (male ballet dancer) Osias Barroso.
• Ang Palasyo ng Mga Dwende


  This is a romantic adventure wherein the heroine Yani is being maltreated by her envious stepmother and stepsisters. The cursed bird is changed back into a prince with the help of Yani.
• Ang Palasyo ng mga Duwende


  It depicts Mindanao and the Ancient Pintados through its neo-ethnic movements.
• Ang Palasyo ng mga Duwende


  The music and musical arrangement were done by Dina de Leon using a hegalong.
• Labindalawang Masasayang Prinsesa


  It featured fairly simple classical ballet movements with the traditional adagios or slow movements for the prince and princess.
• Labindalawang Masasayang Prinsesa


  The colors of the costumes depicted Filipino elements in fiesta combinations.
• Anting-Anting


  This is a horror comedy play wherein the cowardly hero Huan tries to overcome his fears in order to win his love.
• Rama Hari


  translated as King Rama, is the Philippine Adaption of the Indian epic Ramanaya set to music, dance, and drama.
• Dharma


  is a type of behavior said to be in accordance with the order that makes life and the universe possible.
• Leandro Locsin designed its architecture structures, Carlos "Botong" Francisco designed the logo, and Lucrecia Kasilag became the first Theater Director - all three eventually became National Artists.
• Jaime Zobel de Ayala and former First Lady Imelda Marcos served as executive Director and Chairman.
• Two of those collection were presented by Ballet Manila, with prima ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde.
• Lola Basyang was played by veteran character actress Luz Fernandez
• The music used OPM hits such as Kailangan Kita and Ikaw ang Lahat Sa Akin arranged by Arnold Buena.