Mapeh opera

• OPERA-BALLET-MUSICAL


  20th and 21st Century Multimedia Forms
• OPERA


  Theatrical work consists of dramatic text or libretto that has been set to music
• OPERA


  Started in Italy at the end of the 16TH century
• Libretto


  Italian word meaning "Little Book". It is the words or lyrics, as distinct from music
• OPERA

  • Incorporates the elements of spoken theatre, such as acting, scenery, costumes, and sometimes, dance
• OPERA

  The dialogues were sung and not spoken
• FILIPINO OPERA

  Started in the middle part of the 19th century when foreign performers came to the country
• FILIPINO OPERA

  Story pattern- Tragedy
• FILIPINO OPERA


  • Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo – Operatic works based on literary creation
• Local Theaters and Early Philippine Operas

  • Teatro Zorrilla or Zorrilla Theatre
  • Tondo Theaters – Italian Opera
  • Manila Grand Opera House
  • Metropolitan Theatre (MET)
• SANDUGONG PANAGINIP


  First Filipino Opera
• SANDUGONG PANAGINIP


  Presented at the Zorilla Theater on August 2, 1902
• SANDUGONG PANAGINIP


  Translated as Dreamed Alliance
• Bonifacio Abdon


  First Filipino Opera conductor
• Dr. Ramon Javier


  First Filipino Impresario
• Orchestra Molina


  Known for interpretation of operatic works and classical composition
• LAKANGBINI


  By Patricio Mariano, Staged at the MET on December 19, 1933
• Cultural Center of the Philippines


  Established by virtue of Executive Order No. 30 in 1966, Paved the way for other operas to be staged at a legitimate venue of international standard
• Cultural Center of the Philippines

  • Leandro Locsin designed its architectural structures
  • Carlos "Botong" Francisco designed the logo
  • Lucrecia Kasilag became the first Theater Director
• Cultural Center of the Philippines

  Jaime Zobel de Ayala and former First Lady Imelda Romualdez-Marcos served as Executive Director and Chairman
• LA LOBA NEGRA


  Three-act Filipino opera
• LA LOBA NEGRA


  Acts I and II are based on history, Act III is based on a legend attributed to Fr. Jose Burgos, one of the three martyred priests Gomez, Burgos, and Zamora who were executed in Bagumbayan (now Luneta) in 1872
• LA LOBA NEGRA

  Composed by Francisco Feleciano, National Artist, Libretto by Soprano Fides Cuyugan Asensio
• LA LOBA NEGRA

  Takes place in the 17th century, during the time of Spanish rule in the Philippines. It revolves around the tragic assassination of Spanish Governor-General Fernando Bustamante, whose administration was greatly admired for its planned reforms in the colonial administration. As massive corruption and abuse by the Spanish friars were prevalent, the entry of Governor-General Bustamante to institute reforms did not sit well with the powerful priests, thus leading to his untimely death.
• LA LOBA NEGRA


  The story focus on the bitter reaction and planned revenge by the wife of Governor- General Bustamante, Dona Luisa (La Loba Negra)
• NOLI ME TANGERE


  Three-act opera, Composed by National Artist Felipe Padilla de Leon, with Libretto by National Artist Guillermo Tolentino
• NOLI ME TANGERE

  The title is said to have originated from the Latin version of the words from the bible verse John 20:17. It was spoken by Jesus to Mary Magdalene who recognized Him after Resurrection.
• NOLI ME TANGERE

  Written to expose the ills of the Spanish Catholic Friars and the ruling colonial Government, Completed in 1886.
• EL FILIBUSTERISMO


  Three-act opera based on the novel of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, Composed by National Artist Felipe Padilla de Leon in 1970, libretto by Anthony Morli
• EL FILIBUSTERISMO


  It tells the continuing struggle of the Filipino to achieve freedom from Spanish rule
• EL FILIBUSTERISMO


  Reflected the prevailing state of the Philippine Colonial Government and Society that had become corrupt and immoral
• PHILIPPINE BALLET

  Used to interpret stories of all kinds, a story is told without words by using body movements and facial expressions, present folktales and local fables
• PHILIPPINE BALLET

  • Enhanced by colorful costumes, elaborate sets, visually suggestive music, and synchronized choreography
• Tatlong Kwento ni Lola basyang

  Is a ballet adaptation of Severino Reyes' folktale "Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang"
• Tatlong Kwento ni Lola basyang

  It was meant to instill and rekindle the interest of Filipino youth in the beauty, richness and values found in Philippine literature
• Featured Stories

  • Ang Kapatid ng Tatlong Marya
  • Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin
  • Ang Prinsipe ng Mga Ibon
• Ang Kapatid ng Tatlong Marya

  This is a fantasy story set to neo-ethnic music in a contemporary style. It is about a hero's fantastic journey to different kingdoms in pursuit of his bewitched sisters. Music by Joey Ayala, Choreography by Lisa Macuja-Elizalde
• 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. The story instills in them the moral lesson that "good triumphs over evil". Music by National Artist Ryan Cayabyab, arranged by Arnold Buena, Choreography by Tony Fabella
• Ang Prinsipe ng Mga Ibon

  This is a love story where a princess fall in love with a bird. Choreographed by Ballet Manila danseur (a male ballet dancer) Osias Barroso
• Tatlo Pang Kuwento ni Lola Basyang

  The second production, includes: Ang Palasyo ng Mga Dwende, Labindalawang Masasayang Prinsesa, and Anting-Anting