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Ballet Manila brings lyrics to life with
the newest installment of “Ballet & Ballads”
A
tradition in almost all of Ballet Manila’s performance seasons, Ballet & Ballads, once again returns
to the stage to bring music and lyrics to life. And in an effort to bring
ballet to the people and the people to the ballet, the country’s premier
classical dance company plans to close its current season with a star-studded
affair.
Ballet
Manila CEO and Artistic Director Lisa Macuja-Elizalde muses about the latest
installment, “It combines a singer with
ballet numbers—an interesting concept that we’ve been experimenting with for
quite some time now. It’s an entertaining way to enjoy ballet, especially for
first-time audiences.”
Heartthrob
crooner Christian Bautista is set to lead the roster of singers as a guest
performer. He’ll sing some of his greatest theater hits, as well as songs from
his latest album.
Joining
Christian are artists from the Klassikal Musical Foundation (KMF) such as
Andrew Fernando (Baritone), Jade Riccio (Soprano), Stephanie Aguilar (Soprano),
Krisann Manikan Tan (Mezzo Soprano), Leo Angelo Lanuza (Tenor), and with the
special participation of Dr. George T. Yang (Tenor). This marks the first-ever
creative partnership between the country’s premier classical dance company and
KMF.
The
ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra, no less, will serenade the audience during the
entire night. The acclaimed group has also prepared a very special Teleserye suite featuring a selection of classic hits from the ABS-CBN primetime repertoire.
The show will surely trigger some nostalgia, especially among fans of Filipino
pop culture.
Ballet & Ballads will also mark the world premiere
of Martin Lawrance’s Aria, which will
feature five acts covering classical operas. The British choreographer
previously partnered with Ballet Manila for the highly acclaimed Rebel and Amid Shadows. Lisa shares, “He
really is a genius when it comes to weaving a ballet together and exploring
movement with different kinds of music. The idea was first to combine musical
theater and ballet. But when he proposed the classical arias instead, I told
him to go for it!”
With
such a powerhouse lineup for Ballet &
Ballads, the audience is set for pure enjoyment when the curtains go up in
Aliw Theater. As the Prima Ballerina sums it up best, “Dancing creates a visual representation of music, and when that music
is played live by the ABS-CBN Philharmonic and sung by Christian Bautista and
the KMF classical singers, it complements Ballet Manila’s mastery of the Vaganova
technique. It is really a concert like no other.”
Show Schedules
The
newest installment of “Ballet & Ballads” will premiere on February 10, 2018
at 6:00PM at the Aliw Theater. There will be three other shows: February 11,
(3:00PM), February 17 (6:00PM), and February 18 (3:00PM).
For more information about the shows, including
ticket prices and schedules, you may visit www.balletmanila.com.ph or follow Ballet Manila on Facebook, Twitter,
and Instagram. Tickets are also available through all TicketWorld outlets.
Please call 891-9999 or visit www.ticketworld.com.ph for more information. In addition, those who
are planning to watch all the shows may take advantage of the
company’s Season Subscription Programs, which offer up to 50% discount on
ticket prices. For more information, you may visit www.ticketworld.com.ph/balletmanila/Online/ and
click on ‘View Details’ under ‘Season Subscription Program’.
About Ballet
Manila
Founded in 1995 by Prima Ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde and
OsiasBarroso, Ballet Manila is the country’s premier classical dance company.
With the mission of connecting both ballet and the people, the company, which
puts education at the forefront of its priorities, is well-known as the only
Philippine dance company to adopt and strictly adhere to the Vaganova Academy
of Russian Ballet style of dancing, which is well-regarded the world over as
the most disciplined and technically-superior style. The company currently has
65 artists under its wing, all of whom have been trained in the Vaganova
Academy style of dancing. Each artist boasts of a solid repertoire that
consists of some of the most technically challenging and timeless ballet
favorites.
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