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Where was the first Filipino opera, Sandugong Panaginip, first presented?
Where was the first Filipino opera, Sandugong Panaginip, first presented?
Who composed the operas based on Rizal’s two novels, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo?
Who composed the operas based on Rizal’s two novels, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo?
What is a characteristic of opera performances?
What is a characteristic of opera performances?
What type of music is opera a part of?
What type of music is opera a part of?
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When did opera start in Italy?
When did opera start in Italy?
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What is ballet?
What is ballet?
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What is Sandugong Panaginip?
What is Sandugong Panaginip?
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Who wrote the libretto for Sandugong Panaginip?
Who wrote the libretto for Sandugong Panaginip?
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Where were the operas based on Rizal’s two novels presented?
Where were the operas based on Rizal’s two novels presented?
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What were the names of the three Italian operas mentioned in the text?
What were the names of the three Italian operas mentioned in the text?
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Study Notes
Opera and Ballet in the Philippines
- Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo were adapted into musical plays with new music composed by Ryan Cayabyab and a new creative team.
Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo Operas
- Noli Me Tangere, a three-act opera, was composed by National Artist Felipe Padilla de Leon, with libretto by National Artist Guillermo Tolentino, and premiered in 1957 at the FEU Auditorium.
- El Filibusterismo, also a three-act opera, was composed by National Artist Felipe Padilla de Leon in 1970, with libretto by Anthony Morli.
Other Filipino Operas
- La Loba Negra (The Black She-Wolf), a three-act Filipino opera, was composed by National Artist Francisco Feliciano, with libretto by soprano Fides Cuyugan-Asensio.
- It is based on history in Acts I and II, and a legend attributed to Fr. Jose Burgos in Act III.
Ballet in the Philippines
- Ballet is an artistic dance form performed to music using precise and highly formalized set steps and gestures.
- It provides visual excitement as characters come alive through body movements.
Ballet Adaptations of Novels and Folktales
- Tatlong Kwento ni Lola Basyang featured the following stories:
- Ang Kapatid ng Tatlong Maria
- Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin
- Ang Prinsipe ng mga Ibon
- Ang Palasyo ng mga Duwende
- Labindalawang Masasayang Prinsesa
- Anting-Anting
Rama Hari
- Rama Hari, translated as King Rama, is the Philippine adaptation of the Indian epic Ramayana.
- It was set to music, dance, and drama, with a creative team consisting of Ryan Cayabyab (Music), National Artist Alice Reyes (Choreography), National Artist Bienvenido Lumbera (Literature), and National Artist Salvador Bernal (Theater Design).
- The Philippine adaptation premiered on February 8-17, 1980.
The Indian Epic Ramayana
- The Ramayana is one of the two great Indian epics that talk about Indian life around 1000 BC and how dharma was practiced.
- It later became a model of behavior for the whole Hindu population.
Opera in the Philippines
- Opera combines text (called a libretto) and a musical score, usually in an elaborate theatrical setting.
- It incorporates elements of spoken theater, such as acting, scenery, costumes, and sometimes includes dance.
- The dialogue is entirely sung and not spoken.
- Opera started in Italy at the end of the 16th century and spread throughout Europe.
Early Philippine Operas
- Local theaters, including Zorilla, Principe Alfonso, Variedades, Quiapo, and Tondo Theaters, hosted Italian operas.
- The first Filipino opera, Sandugong Panaginip, was composed by Pedro Paterno and premiered at the Zorilla Theater on August 2, 1902.
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Test your knowledge on the adaptations of Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo as musical plays with new music composed by Ryan Cayabyab and a three-act opera composed by National Artist Felipe Padilla de Leon. Learn about the premieres, composers, and creative teams involved in these iconic adaptations.
