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What is a distinctive feature of original Filipino ballets?
Who is the artistic director of Ballet Manila?
What is the title of the ballet adaptation of Severino Reyes' folktales?
Who composed the music for the ballet 'Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin'?
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What is the theme of the ballet 'Ang Prinsipe ng Mga Ibon'?
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What is the purpose of the ballet 'Lola Basyang'?
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What is the Philippine adaptation of the Indian epic Ramayana set to music, dance, and drama?
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Who was the music composer for Rama Hari?
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What is the main difference between opera and ballet?
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What is the name of the dance form that uses body movements, facial expressions, and gestures to tell a story?
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When did Rama Hari first premiere?
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What type of stories do original Filipino ballets typically present?
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Who choreographed the first production of Tatlo Pang Kuwento ni Lola Basyang?
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What kind of instrument was used by Diwa de Leon in the musical arrangement for the second story?
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Who collaborated with Gerardo Francisco on the choreography of the second story?
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What is the title of the third story, which is a horror-comedy play?
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Who arranged the OPM hits used in the music for the third story?
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What is the characteristic of the costumes used in the third story?
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Study Notes
Filipino Ballets
- Original Filipino ballets vividly present folktales and local fables.
- Examples of Filipino ballets include "Lola Basyang", "Ang Kapatid ng Tatlong Marya", "Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin", "Ang Prinsipe ng Mga Ibon", and "Rama Hari".
Lola Basyang
- "Lola Basyang" is a ballet adaptation of Severino Reyes' folktales, "Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang".
- It aims to instill and rekindle the interest of the Filipino youth in the beauty, richness, and heritage of Philippine Literature.
- The ballet features a storytelling scene with a grandmother (Lola Basyang).
- Two collections of the ballet were presented by Ballet Manila: "Tatlong Kuwento ni Lola Basyang" (2009) and "Tatlo Pang Kuwento ni Lola Basyang" (2013).
Other Ballets
- "Ang Kapatid ng Tatlong Marya" is a ballet about a hero's fantastic journey to different kingdoms in pursuit of his bewitched sisters.
- "Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin" is a local version of the Pied Piper tale where the main character mesmerizes his followers through the music of his violin.
- "Ang Prinsipe ng Mga Ibon" is a love story where a princess falls in love with a bird.
Rama Hari
- "Rama Hari" is the Philippine adaptation of the Indian epic Ramayana set to music, dance, and drama.
- It was originally presented on February 8-17, 1980.
- The creative team consisted of Ryan Cayabyab (Music), Alice Reyes (Choreography), Bienvenido Lumbera (Literature), and Salvador Bernal (Theater Design).
Other Productions
- "Sandugong Panaginip" was premiered at the Zorilla Theater on August 2, 1902, and later translated by M.W.Loving as "The Dreamed Alliance".
- "Labindalawang Masasayang Prinsesa" is a romantic fantasy of the twelve daughters of the king, featuring classical ballet movements and OPM hits arranged by Arnold Buena.
- "Anting-Anting" is a horror-comedy play where the cowardly hero Huan tries to overcome his fears to win his love, with musical arrangements by Juan Carlo Magsalin.
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Explore the world of Filipino ballets, where folktales and local fables come alive through creative movements, colorful costumes, and visually suggestive music. This quiz delves into the adaptation of Severino Reyes' folktales, 'Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang', into a ballet performance. Test your knowledge of this unique blend of art and culture.
