MUSIC

• Opera


  Art and music form in which singers and musicians perform a dramatic work combining text (called a libretto) and a musical score, usually in an elaborate theatrical setting
• Opera

  • Dialogue is entirely sung not spoken
  • Elements: acting, scenery, costumes, and sometimes includes dance
  • Themes: Tragedy, Romance, Deceit, Murder, Vendetta, Human frailty
• Sandugong Panaginip

  The first Filipino opera by Pedro Paterno, a poet, novelist, musician, and government official. This was first presented at the Zorilla Theater on August 2, 1902. It was later translated by the Englishman M.W. Loving with the title The Dreamed Alliance.
• Bonifacio Abdon


  First Filipino opera conductor
• Dr. Ramon Javier


  The first Filipino opera impresario who promoted local talents to participate in foreign productions
• Orchestra Molina


  Known for their interpretation of operatic works as well as other classical compositions
• Noli Me Tangere

  Three-act opera composed by National Artist Felipe Padilla de Leon, libretto by National Artist Guillermo Tolentino, premiered in 1957 at the FEU Auditorium
• Rizal's novel Noli Me Tangere (Touch Me Not) was said to have originated from the Latin version of the words, originating from John 20:17
• Noli Me Tangere was written to expose the ills of the Spanish Catholic friars and the ruling government. It was finished in 1886
• El Filibusterismo

  Composed by National Artist Felipe Padilla De Leon in 1970, libretto by Anthony Morli, three acts and written in Tagalog, staged at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, tells the continuing struggle of the Filipino people to achieve freedom and emancipation from colonial rule
• La Loba Negra (The Black She-Wolf)


  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, the music was composed by National Artist Francisco Feliciano, with libretto by soprano Fides Cuyugan Asensio, story takes place during the 17th century of Spanish rule in the Philippines, revolves around the tragic assassination of Spanish Governor-General Bustamante and the bitter reaction and planned vendetta (revenge) by his wife Doña Luisa (La Loba Negra) on the religious perpetrators
• Ballet


  Characters come alive not in spoken dialogue but in body movements, relayed in PANTOMIME, further enhanced by colorful costumes, elaborate sets, visually suggestive music, and synchronized choreography
• Tatlong Kwento ni Lola Basyang

  A ballet adaptation of Severino Reyes' folktales Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang, meant to instill and rekindle the interest of the Filipino youth in the beauty, richness, and heritage of Philippine literature, featuring the stories: Ang Kapatid ng Tatlong Marya, Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin, and Ang Prinsipe ng Mga Ibon
• Tatlo Pang Kuwento ni Lola Basyang

  The second episode, including the stories: Ang Palasyo ng Mga Dwende, Labindalawang Masasayang Prinsesa, and Anting-Anting
• Rama Hari


  The Philippine adaptation of the Indian epic Ramayana set to music, dance, and drama
• Musical Plays


  Theater productions with many songs and dances that provide the story, themes are generally light and easy to understand, such as love and romance, social acceptance, jealousy and intrigue, and adventure
• Lea Salonga


  Filipino artist who attained international status on both London's West End and Broadway, best known for her portrayal of Kim in the musical Miss Saigon, was the first Asian to play the role of Eponine in the musical Les Misérables, also played the role of Mei-Li in Flower Drum Song
• The Phantom of the Opera


  One of the longest running broadway musicals of all time
• Les Miserables


  Tells the story of paroled convict Jean Valjean who, failing attempts to find work as an honest man, breaks his chains and conceals his identity in order to live his life again
• Andres Bonifacio, Ang Dakilang Anak-Pawis, The Musical


  A five-act work commissioned by Alfonso Puyat in 1979, depicting the life of revolutionary hero Andres Bonifacio, co-produced by the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the Andres Bonifacio Music Foundation, Inc.
• Atang - Dulang May Musika


  A musical based on the life of the first superstar of the Philippines, Atang de la Rama
• Katy! The Musical


  About the life of bodabil (vaudeville) star Katy de la Cruz, initially presented by Actors Studio East Production in 1988, with music by Ryan Cayabyab and lyrics by Jose Javier Reyes
• Florante at Laura, The Musical

  Presented by Tanghalang Pilipino at the CCP Little Theater in 1988, in celebration of the 200th birth anniversary of the author Francisco Balagtas-Baltazar
• Daragang Magayon

  The music was composed by National Artist Ramon P. Santos, with choreography by Hazel Sabas, set and lighting design by Katsch SJ Catoy, and costume design by Julie Lluch Dalena, first presented at the Cultural Center of the Philippines Loading Dock in March 1991, centered on immortal tale of love in Bicol region
• Noli Me Tangere, The Musical

  Staged at the CCP Little Theater from February 1 to 4, 1996 as a production of Tanghalang Pilipino, had its rerun in 2011 during the 150th anniversary of Rizal's birth, and again in 2013
• Filibusterismo, The Musical

  A two-act play that was staged at the CCP Main Theater from August 8 to 10, 1997 as a production of Tanghalang Pilipino, with music by Ryan Cayabyab, libretto by Jovy Miroy, choreography by Edna Vida, set and costume design by National Artist Salvador Bernal, and stage direction by Nonon Padilla
• Magsimula Ka, The Musical


  Staged at the CCP Main Theater from April 7 to 24, 1988, the winner of the CCP Playwriting Contest in 1983, became one of the longest running musicals at the CCP, later underwent a series of revivals, the story of young dreamers whose ambitions begin to fade in life's realities