Come June 14-15, at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater, brings back onstage one of the most iconic adaptation of Carl Orff’s beloved cantata CARMINA BURANA. Be swept away by the thrilling collaboration of music and motion as National Artist for Dance, Alice Reyes, masterful works returns with the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Philippine Madrigal…
Category: CULTURE & THE ARTS
The Renaissance Art Gallery presents “STREAMLINED: The National Artist ARTURO LUZ EXHIBITION”
The Renaissance Art Gallery presents the much-awaited exhibition of National Artist Arturo Luz aptly titled: “STREAMLINED: The National Artist ARTURO LUZ EXHIBITION.” Arturo Luz stripped Philippine art of its excesses in color and form, as evidenced by his classic subjects, ranging from cyclists, musicians, and performers down to his still lifes and Asian cities and…
“Ang Tangi Kong Ikaw”, A Night of Kundiman and Art Songs with the Far Eastern University Bamboo Band
The Far Eastern University Center for the Arts and Far Eastern University Bamboo Band (FBB) present a special concert entitled “Ang Tangi Kong Ikaw”, to be held on May 4th, Saturday, at 6:00 PM in the FEU Auditorium. In commemoration of the 96th anniversary of Far Eastern University and the 75th year of the FEU Auditorium, the…
Art & Soul “PreView” on May 10
Returning to the forefront of the art scene, the event that once featured emerging local artists,such as Ben&Ben, Munimuni, Cheats, and Kartell’em is set to make its much awaited comebackon May 10. Driven by the objective of fostering appreciation for the arts and humanities through socio- cultural activities, Art & Soul is now returning after…
PUSO NG PASKO: A Filipino Christmas through Song and Dance
Christmas is practically just around the corner, and what better way to kickstart December’s festive season is by the magic of music and dance through PUSO NG PASKO. Come December 1 and 2, 2024, at the Metropolitan Theater, PUSO NG PASKO, the first full-length, all-Filipino Christmas ballet by National Artists Alice Reyes (Dance) and Ryan…
RAMA HARI Celebrates More of Our Asianness with Its Triumphant Return
Expectations were high as the epic rock opera ballet RAMA HARI returned to the stage, and this latest rendition did not disappoint. Having five National Artists at the helm – Ms. Alice Reyes (Director Choreographer). Maestro Ryan Cayabyab (music), Sir Salvador Bernal (Production Design), Sir Bienvenido Lumbera (lyrics and libretto), and Sir Rolando Tinio (Translation)…
MMAFI & FEU NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES TO THE MANINGNING POETRY WORKSHOP UNTIL SEPT. 15
Poetry is the language of the soul. In the form of wordplay, poetry is the music of the heart. Poetry is a form of magic that has the power to transform our lives. When we read poetry, we are transported to another realm, where we can experience beauty, joy, and peace that is beyond words….
RAMA HARI, THE FILIPINO ROCK OPERA BALLET RETURNS TO THE STAGE
There are three ballets I would never tire of watching, that would be SWAN LAKE, THE FIREBIRD, and the Filipino Rock Opera Ballet RAMA HARI. The highly acclaimed Filipino rock opera ballet returns to the stage this September that with performances will run at the Metropolitan Theater on September 15-16, and at the Samsung Performing…
GIRL WITH A BROKEN STRING: A Groundbreaking Multi-Media Novel
“So this is a desperate attempt for you to hear me somehow. Come back. Speak. Listen. I grant you the courtesy of knowing that I’m still in love with you.” – and so goes one of the most heart-wrenching lines of the multi-media novel Girl with a Broken String We all have heard, felt, and…
KLASICAL: A Celebration of History, Culture, and a What It Means to Be a Filipino
The 125th Independence Day came early last Saturday when I watched Ephesus Theatron Group Inc.’s KLASICAL at Onstage Theatre. In a time where fake news distorts our history, and some young people would call it “tsismis” or rumors of their time, KLASICAL provides not only a fresh take on our past but is backed well…
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