Philippine Opera

Company
Group Members:

Yuval Lance Omaweng

Elijah James Bicarme
Clinton Tecwab
Philippine Opera Company

 Was founded in 1999 by a group of

dedicated classically-trained singers, led
by soprano Karla Gutierrez as artistic
directress.
The POC seeks to develop performers as
well as audiences for classical music
performances, both forein and Filipino.
Harana
Harana
Composed of 8 singers, each of whom is an
accomplished soloist in his or her own right, is
Philippine Opera Company’s official culture
arm.
The word “Harana” is the Philippine term of
“Serenade” which is traditional form of
courtship in which a man woos a women’s
affections by singing underneath her window.
Harana

aims to showcase the evolution of

Philippine music through song, movement
and drama.
The repertoire is composed of 6 suites
each theatrically presented with
authenticity, originality and visual
excitement.
Harana

Each Harana suite is the product of

through research, which is undertaken
with a commitment to preserve
indigenous Philippine music and its
appropriate dance and folklore.
Master Class
Master Class

Based on a series on a master classes

given by the renowned opera singer
Maria Callas at the Juilliard School of
Music in New York in 1971 and 1972.
Master Class

Its primary focus is the art of dramatic

singing. In spite of all the flaws of its main
character, however, Master class, written
by a man who has been a Callas fan since
he was a teenage in high school, is a
tribute to the dedication of a great singer
and actress to her chosen art.
The Mikado
The Mikado

The most internationally successful Savoy

opera ang has been especially popular
with amateur and school production.
The work has been translated into
numerous languages and is one of the
most frequently played musical theatre
pieces in history.
Theater Down
South
Theater Down South

Was founded on 2007 in Philippine

theatre mainstay Michael Williams as
artistic director.
The vision of the company was to widen
the reach of stage productions beyond the
traditional centers in Metro Manila, and
develop a broader audience base.
A Midsummer’s Night Dream
A Midsummer’s Night Dream

Makes us think that this play William

Shakespeare will embody an ethereal or a
fantacy-like quality.
The title also tells us that the story is
likely to take place on a summer night
that may or may not be the product of a
character’s dream.
The Princess and The Rd Carp
The Princess and The Rd Carp
This is Chinese version of the Cinderella story.
The main character, Yeh Hsien, with the help
of a magical red carp who provides her with
clothes, jewelry, and a pair of tiny golden
slippers, was able to overcome her life
problems.
A Funny Thing Happened on The Way
to The Forum
a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen
Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and
Larry Gelbart.