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Which of the following is NOT a major component of an opera?
Which of the following is NOT a major component of an opera?
What does the Italian word 'opera' mean?
What does the Italian word 'opera' mean?
What is an aria in an opera?
What is an aria in an opera?
What is the name of the original Filipino opera mentioned in the text?
What is the name of the original Filipino opera mentioned in the text?
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When did European opera companies first visit the Philippines?
When did European opera companies first visit the Philippines?
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Who composed the music for the opera La Loba Negra?
Who composed the music for the opera La Loba Negra?
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What is the title of the first Filipino opera mentioned in the text?
What is the title of the first Filipino opera mentioned in the text?
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Which of the following statements about San Andres B is true?
Which of the following statements about San Andres B is true?
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Which theater group is known for its innovative and issue-based approach to Philippine art and society?
Which theater group is known for its innovative and issue-based approach to Philippine art and society?
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What does the text say about the music and libretto of San Andres B?
What does the text say about the music and libretto of San Andres B?
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Study Notes
Opera
- An opera is a drama that is mainly sung and accompanied by instruments.
- It includes varied forms of overture, solo songs or arias, duets, choruses, and other vocal combinations.
- An opera consists of the following major components: librettists, composers, conductors, dancers, soloists, choristers, choreographers, stage directors, lighting designers, set and costume designers, and other working forces of a theatrical production.
Structure of an Opera
- An opera consists of one to several acts, which are usually divided into scenes.
- Varied singing styles are present in opera, including aria (a self-contained piece for one voice), recitative, vocal duos, ballet, and instrumental numbers.
Philippine Opera
- European opera companies visited the Philippines in the 1860s and introduced opera, which became the main attraction in Manila during the 19th-20th centuries.
- Opera presentations were performed inside the theater.
Notable Philippine Operas
- Sandugong Panaginip (Dream of Blood Compact) is an original Filipino opera by Pedro Paterno, composed by Ladislao Bonus, and staged at Teatro Zorilla on August 2, 1902.
- Noli Me Tangere (Touch Me Not) is a Philippine Opera written by different experts, premiered and produced by the Music Promotion Foundation of the Philippines on February 5, 1957.
- La Loba Negra (The Black She Wolf) is a Philippine Opera created by Francisco Feliciano, first performed on August 18, 1984.
- San Andres B is a Filipino opera that has 2 acts and describes the nation's transformation and evolution after the 19th century.
Philippine Theater Production
- Philippine Theater Production ranged from original plays that depicted the arts and culture of the country to international theater classics.
- Leading prominent Philippine theater performing groups include PETA (Philippine Educational Theater Association) and Tanghalang Pilipino.
- PETA is an innovative theater group cultivating a modern perspective on Philippine art and society.
- Tanghalang Pilipino is one of the leading exponents of the Philippine theater and works under the company of the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
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Learn about the major components involved in creating an opera, including librettists, composers, conductors, dancers, soloists, choristers, and more. Explore the roles and responsibilities of each member in the production of an opera.
