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What does the Italian word 'Opera' mean?
What does the Italian word 'Opera' mean?
- Work (correct)
- Play
- Song
- Drama
Opera is primarily a spoken drama with minimal musical accompaniment.
Opera is primarily a spoken drama with minimal musical accompaniment.
False (B)
Which of the following is NOT a typical component of an opera?
Which of the following is NOT a typical component of an opera?
- Choruses
- Overture
- Solo Songs
- Monologues (correct)
Match the operatic role with its corresponding function
Match the operatic role with its corresponding function
Which century did European opera companies first visit the Philippines?
Which century did European opera companies first visit the Philippines?
Operas in the Philippines drew inspiration from the works and life of which national hero?
Operas in the Philippines drew inspiration from the works and life of which national hero?
Which of these literary works inspired Filipino opera?
Which of these literary works inspired Filipino opera?
Opera presentations were typically performed outdoors in the Philippines.
Opera presentations were typically performed outdoors in the Philippines.
Which of the following was NOT an early venue for opera in the Philippines?
Which of the following was NOT an early venue for opera in the Philippines?
Who composed the original Filipino Opera 'Sandugong Panaginip'?
Who composed the original Filipino Opera 'Sandugong Panaginip'?
Name one of the operas inspired by the works of Jose Rizal.
Name one of the operas inspired by the works of Jose Rizal.
Which major theme is commonly explored within Philippine Operas?
Which major theme is commonly explored within Philippine Operas?
Philippine operas rarely incorporate elements of tragedy
Philippine operas rarely incorporate elements of tragedy
The opera La Loba Negra was created by Francisco Feliciano, a National Artist for Music in the year ______.
The opera La Loba Negra was created by Francisco Feliciano, a National Artist for Music in the year ______.
Which theater is known for opera presentations in the Philippines, starting in the 19th century?
Which theater is known for opera presentations in the Philippines, starting in the 19th century?
Which element of tragic narratives became a favorite element of Filipino opera?
Which element of tragic narratives became a favorite element of Filipino opera?
What is 'San Andres B' primarily about?
What is 'San Andres B' primarily about?
Besides Felipe Padilla de Leon, who else contributed to the libretto of 'Noli Me Tangere'?
Besides Felipe Padilla de Leon, who else contributed to the libretto of 'Noli Me Tangere'?
The opera 'San Andres B' was directed by Floy Quintos, composed and conducted by Josefino Toledo, and written by Virgilio Almario, who is a national artist for ______.
The opera 'San Andres B' was directed by Floy Quintos, composed and conducted by Josefino Toledo, and written by Virgilio Almario, who is a national artist for ______.
Which specific period marked the arrival of European opera companies introducing Opera in the Philippines?
Which specific period marked the arrival of European opera companies introducing Opera in the Philippines?
Flashcards
What is Opera?
What is Opera?
An Italian word meaning "work," opera is a drama mainly sung and accompanied by instruments, including overtures, solo songs, duets, choruses, and other vocal combinations.
Opera venue
Opera venue
Opera presentations were crucial to the whole production. They were performed inside a theater like the Manila Grand Opera House or the Metropolitan Theater.
Sandugong Panaginip
Sandugong Panaginip
An original Filipino opera composed by Pedro Paterno, a poet, novelist, and musician.
Noli Me Tangere
Noli Me Tangere
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La Loba Negra
La Loba Negra
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San Andres B
San Andres B
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Philippine Opera Themes
Philippine Opera Themes
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Elements in Philippine Opera
Elements in Philippine Opera
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Philippine Opera works
Philippine Opera works
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Study Notes
- 20th and 21st Century Multimedia Forms include Opera and Musical Play.
Opera
- Opera is an Italian word meaning "work".
- It is a drama sung and accompanied by instruments.
- Opera includes overtures, solo songs, duets, choruses and other vocal combinations.
- An opera is composed of a librettist, composer, conductor, dancers, soloists, choristers, instrumentalists, choreographer and director.
Philippine Opera
- European opera companies visited the Philippines in the 1860s, introducing opera.
- Opera became a main attraction in Manila during the 19th and 20th centuries.
- Many Filipino composers created operas inspired by the life and works of Jose Rizal, such as "Noli Me Tangere", "El Filibusterismo", and "Binhi Ng Kalayaan".
- Other Philippine operas are inspired by literature such as "Florante and Laura".
- Opera presentations were performed inside theaters.
- Early opera venues in the Philippines include the Manila Grand Opera House, Metropolitan Theater, Pandacan Theater, Teatro del Principe Alfonso, Teatro de Tondo and Teatro Zorilla.
Notable Philippine Operas
- "Sandugong Panaginip (Dream Alliance)" is an original Filipino opera by Pedro Paterno, a poet, novelist, and musician.
- "Noli Me Tangere (Touch Me Not)" is a Philippine opera written by Felipe Padilla de Leon (music), Guillermo Tolentino (libretto) and Lucio San Pedro, Lucio Sacramento and Felipe Padilla de Leon (orchestration).
- "La Loba Negra (The Onyx Wolf)" was created by Francisco Feliciano, a National Artist for Music in 2014.
- "San Andres B" describes the nation's transformation and evolution after the 19th century.
- "San Andres B" was directed by Floy Quintos, composed and conducted by Josefino Toledo, and written by Virgilio Almario, a National Artist for Literature.
Themes of Philippine Opera
- Philippine Opera themes include sentiments about love for the country and longing for independence from colonial rule.
- Tragedy, stemming from themes like romance, deceit, murder, vendetta, and human frailty, became a common narrative.
- Some operas were based on previous literary works, like Rizal's "Noli Me Tangere" and "El Filibusterismo".
- Tragic endings and unresolved conflicts were excellent choices for opera productions.
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