MUSIC - Philippine Opera

Question 1

During which century did opera in the Philippines start to take shape?
a) 18th century
b) 19th century
c) 20th century
d) 21st century

Answer 1

b) 19th century

Question 2

What were the common themes in early Philippine opera?
a) Historical events
b) Folklore and mythology
c) Love for the country and longing for independence
d) Everyday life and struggles

Answer 2

c) Love for the country and longing for independence

Question 3

What element became a favorite narrative in Filipino opera, often portraying themes of romance, deceit, murder, and vendetta?
a) Comedy
b) Tragedy
c) Drama
d) Melodrama

Answer 3

b) Tragedy

Question 4

Which theater was the venue for the first Filipino opera, Sandugong Panaginip?
a) Zorilla Theater
b) Metropolitan Theater
c) Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)
d) None of the above

Answer 4

a) Zorilla Theater

Question 5

Who translated the libretto of Sandugong Panaginip into Tagalog?
a) Pedro Paterno
b) Roman Reyes
c) Ladislao Bonus
d) Patricio Mariano

Answer 5

b) Roman Reyes

Question 6

When was Sandugong Panaginip first staged?
a) August 2, 1900
b) August 2, 1901
c) August 2, 1902
d) August 2, 1903

Answer 6

c) August 2, 1902

Question 7

Which theater was the venue for the opera Lakangbini?
a) Zorilla Theater
b) Metropolitan Theater
c) Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)
d) None of the above

Answer 7

b) Metropolitan Theater

Question 8

When was Lakangbini staged?
a) December 19, 1923
b) December 19, 1933
c) December 19, 1943
d) December 19, 1953

Answer 8

b) December 19, 1933

Question 9

What is the play “La Loba Negra” based on?
a) Historical events
b) Folklore and legend
c) Love story
d) Political struggle

Answer 9

a) Historical events

Question 10

Who composed the music for “La Loba Negra”?
a) Francisco Feliciano
b) Felipe Padilla de Leon
c) Lamberto Avellana
d) Guillermo Tolentino

Answer 10

a) Francisco Feliciano

Question 11

Who wrote the libretto for “La Loba Negra”?
a) Fides Cuyugan-Asensio
b) Lamberto Avellana
c) Francisco Feliciano
d) Guillermo Tolentino

Answer 11

a) Fides Cuyugan-Asensio

Question 12

When was the premiere of “La Loba Negra” held?
a) 1964
b) 1974
c) 1984
d) 1994

Answer 12

c) 1984

Question 13

Who composed the music for the opera “Noli Me Tangere”?
a) Francisco Feliciano
b) Felipe Padilla de Leon
c) Lamberto Avellana
d) Guillermo Tolentino

Answer 13

b) Felipe Padilla de Leon

Question 14

Who wrote the libretto for “Noli Me Tangere”?
a) Fides Cuyugan-Asensio
b) Lamberto Avellana
c) Francisco Feliciano
d) Guillermo Tolentino

Answer 14

d) Guillermo Tolentino

Question 15

When did “Noli Me Tangere, The Opera” premiere?
a) 1957
b) 1967
c) 1977
d) 1987

Answer 15

a) 1957

Question 16

Who portrayed the character Maria Clara in the premiere staging of “Noli Me Tangere, The Opera”?
a) Juanita Javier Torres
b) Don David
c) Fides Cuyugan Asensio
d) Milo Cristobal

Answer 16

a) Juanita Javier Torres

Question 17

Who portrayed the character Ibarra in the premiere staging of “Noli Me Tangere, The Opera”?
a) Juanita Javier Torres
b) Don David
c) Fides Cuyugan Asensio
d) Milo Cristobal

Answer 17

b) Don David

Question 18

Who portrayed the character Sisa in the premiere staging of “Noli Me Tangere, The Opera”?
a) Juanita Javier Torres
b) Don David
c) Fides Cuyugan Asensio
d) Milo Cristobal

Answer 18

c) Fides Cuyugan Asensio

Question 19

Who portrayed the character Padre Damaso in the premiere staging of “Noli Me Tangere, The Opera”?
a) Juanita Javier Torres
b) Don David
c) Fides Cuyugan Asensio
d) Milo Cristobal

Answer 19

d) Milo Cristobal

Question 20

Who served as the director of the premiere staging of “Noli Me Tangere, The Opera”?
a) Juanita Javier Torres
b) Don David
c) Fides Cuyugan Asensio
d) Morli Daram

Answer 20

d) Morli Daram