J&S Productions Inc. in partnership with the Cultural Center of the Philippines, with the support of the Honorable Senator Loren Legarda, the Tourism Promotions Board of the Philippines, and E. Zobel Foundation Inc., bring back Noli Me Tangere, the opera by National Artists Guillermo Tolentino (libretto) and Felipe Padilla de Leon (music) on March 8-10, 2019.
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| Ivan Nery |
Last staged at the CCP back in 2017 in celebration of the opera's 60th Anniversary, the first ever full length opera in Filipino, based on the novel by National Hero Jose Rizal, returns once again in time for the CCP's upcoming 50th Anniversary celebrations. The previous run drew hundreds of young people, especially students to the opera, which is a very welcome sign that this art form can be appreciated by a wider demographic aside from the stereotypical older set.
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| Nomher Nival and Bianca Camille Lopez |
A mix of new and familiar faces make up the cast for the 2019 run led by sopranos Nerissa de Juan and Bianca Camille Lopez alternating the role of Maria Clara while tenors Ivan Niccolo Nery and
Nomher Nival alternate as Crisostomo Ibarra. Sharing the role of Sisa are Allison Cervantes, Nicola Micaelle
Peralejo, and Bernadette Mamauag while Joseleo Logdat performs as Elias. The rest of the leads are Greg de Leon as Pilosopo Tasyo, Nil's Flores and Ronnie Abarquez as Padre Damaso, Lawrence Roxas as Kapitan Tiyago (Abarquez sings Kapitan Tiyago at certain performances), Noel Comia Jr. and Mari Yapjoco as Basilio, and Santino Juan Santiago as Crispin.
Other cast members include Mia Bolaños as Doña Victorina, Oliver Pineda as Tenyente Guevarra, Jose Mari Javato as Padre Salvi, Charina Balmores as Sinang, Micah Galang as Andeng, Ma. Krissan Tan as Tiya Isabel, Timothy Racho as Alferez, Ruzzel Clemeno as Don Filipo, Tomas Virtucio Jr. as Albino, and Rare Jireh Columna as Victoria.
The ensemble rounding up the cast includes Roxanne Abuel, Neomi Giron, Eden Dumlao, Sheila Gamo, Ma. Rovelyn Bautista, Criselda Go, Ma. Blanca Buesa, Katrine Sunga, Angelica Benipayo, Ma. Arielle Tuason, Erielle Fornes, Ma. Vicella Villasin, Ma. Pilar Ramos, Marifel Motilla, Jose Miguel Espiritu, Lorenz Sarrondo, Renz Nathaniel Cruz, Airo Saret, Kevin Jeremy, John del Rosario, and Joseph Billeza.
The creative team is led by co-directors Jerry Sibal (also the set and c-costume designer) and veteran actor-director Jose Jeffrey Camañag. Music director and conducting the 53-piece Noli Symphony Orchestra is Herminigildo Ranera. Former CCP President Raul Sunico serves as project director, Albert Figueras as co-costume designer, Dennis Marasigan as lighting designer, Ronan Ferrer as chorus master; Dingdong Fiel as rehersal pianist and assistant musical director, Cyril Balderama as choreographer, as Alan Dela Rama, graphic and video designer, TJ Ramos as sound engineer, and Jojo Casim as production manager.
The opera will be performed with English supertitles.
It will be interesting to hear how both Noel and Mari tackle their respective roles as Basilio since they've grown into adolescents since the last production. Notable also are the three sopranos who will make their debut as Sisa whose aria is among the most awaited highlights of the opera. It was no surprise for me seeing Ivan and Nomher cast as Ibarra as these two are among the most solid tenors of their generation. Along with Nerissa de Juan, who, for me, was the revelation from the 2017 production and Madz alum Bianca Camille Lopez, it pleases me that the young and upcoming talents from just a few years ago are now given the spotlight as leads with the return of Noli Me Tangere.
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| Nerissa de Juan |
Other cast members include Mia Bolaños as Doña Victorina, Oliver Pineda as Tenyente Guevarra, Jose Mari Javato as Padre Salvi, Charina Balmores as Sinang, Micah Galang as Andeng, Ma. Krissan Tan as Tiya Isabel, Timothy Racho as Alferez, Ruzzel Clemeno as Don Filipo, Tomas Virtucio Jr. as Albino, and Rare Jireh Columna as Victoria.
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| Allison Cervantes |
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| Nil's Flores |
The creative team is led by co-directors Jerry Sibal (also the set and c-costume designer) and veteran actor-director Jose Jeffrey Camañag. Music director and conducting the 53-piece Noli Symphony Orchestra is Herminigildo Ranera. Former CCP President Raul Sunico serves as project director, Albert Figueras as co-costume designer, Dennis Marasigan as lighting designer, Ronan Ferrer as chorus master; Dingdong Fiel as rehersal pianist and assistant musical director, Cyril Balderama as choreographer, as Alan Dela Rama, graphic and video designer, TJ Ramos as sound engineer, and Jojo Casim as production manager.
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| Joseleo Logdat |
The opera will be performed with English supertitles.
It will be interesting to hear how both Noel and Mari tackle their respective roles as Basilio since they've grown into adolescents since the last production. Notable also are the three sopranos who will make their debut as Sisa whose aria is among the most awaited highlights of the opera. It was no surprise for me seeing Ivan and Nomher cast as Ibarra as these two are among the most solid tenors of their generation. Along with Nerissa de Juan, who, for me, was the revelation from the 2017 production and Madz alum Bianca Camille Lopez, it pleases me that the young and upcoming talents from just a few years ago are now given the spotlight as leads with the return of Noli Me Tangere.
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