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History of Opera in the Philippines

Opera was first introduced to the Philippines in the 19th century through the Spanish art form of zarzuela. Elements of tragedy and romance from zarzuelas became popular themes in early Filipino opera. The first official Philippine opera in the Tagalog language was Sandugong Panaguinip in 1902, composed by Ladislao Bonus. Since then, opera has become part of Filipino culture, performed in theaters across Manila.

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History of Opera in the Philippines

Opera was first introduced to the Philippines in the 19th century through the Spanish art form of zarzuela. Elements of tragedy and romance from zarzuelas became popular themes in early Filipino opera. The first official Philippine opera in the Tagalog language was Sandugong Panaguinip in 1902, composed by Ladislao Bonus. Since then, opera has become part of Filipino culture, performed in theaters across Manila.

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  • Introduction to Opera
  • Historical Background
  • Notable Figures
  • Components of Opera
  • Interactive Component

ORIGIN OF

OPERA
IN THE
PHILIPPINES
Opera is an art and music form in which singers
and musicians perform a dramatic work
combining text (called a libretto) and a musical
score, usually in an elaborate theatrical setting. It
incorporates many of the elements of spoken
theater, such as acting, scenery, costumes, and
sometimes includes dance. The performance is
typically given in an opera house, cultural center,
theater, or auditorium. It is accompanied by an
orchestra or smaller musical ensemble. The
dialogue is entirely sung and not spoken.
Opera is part of the Western classical music
form and tradition. It started in Italy at the end
of the 16th century and soon spread through
the rest of Europe.
The elements of tragedy, emanating from the
popular themes of romance, deceit, murder,
vendetta, and other elements of human frailty,
became a favorite story pattern of the Filipino
opera.
Opera was first introduced to the Philippines in
the 19th Century or specifically 1878, through the
zarzuela, a Spanish art and music form that
involves spoken and sung words; it was
eventually called sarswela after adapting to local
culture. The sarswela would, then, more
commonly be known as local opera.
One of the most notable opera performances in the
Philippines is the Sandugong Panaguinip, the first official
Philippine opera in the Tagalog language. It was staged in
1902 and was composed by Ladislao Bonus, who is now
known as the Father of Philippine Opera. From then on,
opera has become part of Filipino culture.
Opera means “to work”.
It includes:
• Varied forms of overture
• Solo songs
• Arias
• Duets
• Choruses
• Other vocal combination

Metropolitan Zorilla Manila Grand


Theater Theater Opera House
Bonifacio Abdon is the first Filipino opera conductor

Dr. Ramon Javier is the first Filipino opera impresario.


Components of Opera:

1. Librettist
2. Composer
3. Conductor
4. Dancers
5. Soloist
6. Chorister
7. Instrumentalists
8. Choreographer
9. Stage Director
10. Lighting Designers
11. Set Designer
12. Costume Designer
Let’s play!

Members:
Nilo
Mahinay
D. Legaspi
Sapida
Montejo

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