20TH AND 21ST

CENTURY
PHILIPPINE
MULTIMEDIA
FORMS
By: Group 1&5
OPERA
Opera is an art and musical form in which singers and
musicians perform a dramtic work combining text (called
libretto) and a musical score, usually in an elaborate
theatrical setting.
Original Philippine Opera is a part of the Western classical
music form and tradition. As locals being exposed to
Western art and music, Filipino also realized their inner
talents and passion for the opera. The themes ripe for
voicing their own sentiments about love of country, and
longing for independence from colonial rule.
LOCAL THEATERS AND EARLY
PHILIPPINE OPERAS

Teatro Zorilla or Zorilla Theatre is also

known as the Dulaang Zorilla sa Maynila
was a prominent theatre in the Philippines.
First Filipino opera is said to have been
Sandugong Panaginip by Pedro Paterno
and presented in Zorilla Theater on August
2, 1902.

Manila Grand Opera House was the

country’s most popular theater in the
1900s, built on the corner of Doroteo
Jose Street and Avenida, formerly the
metro’s center of entertainment.
LOCAL THEATERS AND EARLY
PHILIPPINE OPERAS

Metropolitan Theater (Met) The building

was designed by the Filipino architect Juan
Arellano, who stated that he drew the
plans for the building with the phrase “On
Wings of Song” in mind.

Principe Alfonso Theatre In 1862, the Teatro del Príncipe

Alfonso XII was built within Plaza Arroceros, near the present-
day Metropolitan Theater. This theater stood until 1876, when the
old theater was burnt down. It was in 1924, during the American
Colonial period that the idea of constructing a theater in Manila
came about.
 ORIGINAL PHILIPPINE OPERAS
LA LOBA NEGRA (The Black She-Wolf)

This is one of the novels that greatly influenced Dr.Jose Rizal’s

ideals. It was written by Father Jose Burgos. It is actually
“subversive” melodrama. La Loba is a three-act Filipino opera.
Act I and II are based on history. Act III is based on a legend
attributed to Fr. Jose Burgos, one of the three martyred priests.
The music was composed by National Artist Francisco Feliciano,
with libretto by soprano Fides Cuyugan Asensio.
 ORIGINAL PHILIPPINE OPERAS
NOLI ME TANGERE (Touch Me Not), The
Opera
The three-act opera Noli Me Tangere was composed by
National Artist Felipe Padilla de Leon, with libretto by
National Artist Guilllermo Tolentino. It premiered in 1957 at
the Far Eastern University (FEU) Auditorium. The cast
included Juanita Javier Torres as Maria Clara, Don David as
Ibarra, Fides Cuyugan Asensio as Sisa, Milo Cristobal as
Padre Damaso, and
Morlim Daram as the director.
ORIGINAL PHILIPPINE OPERAS
EL FILIBUSTERISMO, The Opera

The three-act opera was composed by

National Artist Felipie de Leon in 1970,
with libretto in Filipino by Anthony Morli.
The cast included Fides Cuyugan Asensio
as Paulita, Constancio Bernardo as
Simoun, and Irmo Potenciano as Juli. It
was staged at the Cultural Center of the
Philippines.
BALLET
Ballet is a type of performance dance originated in the Italian Renaissance
courts of the 15th century. The dance form known as a ballet has been used to
interpret stories of all kinds. It does so by allowing the characters to come
alive, not in spoken dialogue, but in body movements or pantomime.

Original Filipino ballets vividly present folktales and local

fables, as well as epics from neighboring regions. Such
Filipino ballet productions have evoked wide enthusiasm from
people of all ages.
TATLONG KWENTO NI LOLA BASYANG
A ballet adaptation of Severino Reyes folktales Mga
Kwento ni Lola Basyang. To instill and rekindle the
interest of Filipino youth in the beauty, richness, and
values found in Philippine literature. The typical
storytelling scene shows a grandmother Lola
Basyang on a rocking chair, with her grandchildren
gathered aroung and listening to her fascinating
tales.
Two episodes of such stories were presented by
Ballet Manila, with Liza Macuja-Elizalde as the
company's Executive Director and prima ballerina.
Tatlong Kuwento ni Lola Basyang featured the
following stories:
TATLONG KWENTO NI LOLA BASYANG
1. Ang kapatid ng Tatlong Marya - it is about a
hero's fantastic journey to different kingdoms
in pursuit of his bewitched sisters.

2. Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin - local version of

the Pied Piper tale where the main character
mesmerizes his followers through the music
of his violin.

3. Ang Prinsipe ng mga Ibon - a love story

where a princess falls in love with a bird.
TATLONG KWENTO NI LOLA BASYANG
The second episode, Tatlo Pang Kwento ni Lola
Basyang, includes the following stories:
1. Ang Palasyo ng mga Dwende - a romantic adventure
about heroine named Yani whose heart is as beautiful
as her appearance.

2. Labindalawang Masasayang Prinsesa - a romantic

fantasy about 12 daughters of the king, the princesses
secretly leave their bedroom at night to travel to an
enchanted land and dance with the princes.

3. Anting - anting - a horror-comedy in which the

cowardly hero Huan tries to overcome his fears to win
his love.
 RAMA HARI
Translated as King Rama, is the
Philippine adaptation of the Indian
epic Ramayana set to music, drama,
and dance. Translated as King Rama,
is the Philippine adaptation of the
Indian epic Ramayana set to music,
drama, and dance. The story revolves
around Rama, the avatar – an
incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu-
and his wife Sita.
 MUSICAL PLAY
A form of theatrical presentation that is composed of a
combination of songs, spoken dialogue, acting, and
dancing.

PHILIPPINE MUSICAL PLAY

The Philippine has a number of musical plays which can truly
be proud of. With the musical talent and creativity of very
Filipinos, truly these plays deserve recognition and worth of
our appreciation.
 ANDRES BONIFACIO: ANG
DAKILANG ANAK-PAWIS
A musical by Jerry A. Dadap
written in 1980. The libertto is by
Dionisio R. Salazar, a Palanca
award-winning playwright, and
leading poet Rogelio G.
Mangahas.
 ATANG – DULANG MAY MUSIKA

A musical play by Floy Quintos,

original score and arranger by
Von de Guzman and directed
by Alexander Cortez.
 KATY! THE MUSICAL
It is a two act musical play. Music was
written by Ryan Cayabyab and story
and libretto by Jose Javier Reyes. This
is a highly publicized stage musical
based on the life of Kathy de la Cruz
who was considered the “Queen of
Philippine vaudeville and jazz”.
 FLORANTE AT LAURA, THE MUSICAL
The poem of Francisco Balagtas-
Baltazar, made into a play made
by Bonifacio Ilagan, under the
warring Moors and Christians and
the intertwining lives of a quartet
of star-crossed lovers Florante,
Laura, Aladin and Flerida.
 DARAGANG MAGAYON

A production for poetry and mixed

media, portrays the myth surrounding
the origin of Bicol’s famed Mt.
Mayon.
 NOLI ME TANGERE, THE MUSICAL
“Noli Me Tangere: The Musical” is an
adaptation of the novel “Noli Me
Tangere” written by Philippine national
hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. The musical tells
the story of Crisostomo Ibarra, a young
Filipino who returns to his hometown
after studying in Europe.
 EL FILIBUSTERISMO, THE MUSICAL
“El Filibusterismo: The Musical” is an
adaptation of José Rizal’s novel “El
Filibusterismo,” set in the Philippines
during the late 19th century. The
story follows the protagonist,
Simoun, who returns to the
Philippines disguised as a wealthy
jeweler named Don Simoun.
 MAGSIMULA KA, THE MUSICAL
The story of young dreamers
whose ambitions begin to fade
amidst life’s realities. The play
responds to the young people’s
lingering question of wether
there is hope for them in this
cruel world.
THANK
YOU!