Ballet Philippines is truly
making a strong close of their 47th season with their re-staging of a
timeless classic Swan Lake. It opened
last February 24 and will run until the first weekend of March; staged at the
Nicanor Abelardo Hall (Main Theater) of the Cultural Center of the Philippines
(CCP).
This classic piece was restaged
by premier danseur Nonoy Froilan and with him is a strong production team
giving support to his vision of how it this production should look and be
delivered. The company also showed their
best by executing all the required choreography to the best of their
ability. This is one production wherein
the role of Odile/Odette is shared by three noteworthy ballerinas and
danseurs. Playing Odile/Odette are
Jemima Reyes, Denise Parungao and Candice Adea. Pairing them are Victor Maguad,
Garry Corpuz and Joseph Phillips, respectively.
Watching the gala show last
February 24, was an experience of the senses.
The stage design, made by Ohm David, was truly breathtaking! The way the staged transformed throughout the
4 Acts was a marvel to behold. The music
was supplied by the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of
principal conductor and music director Yoshikazu Fukumura was also a
delight! That night was indeed a union
of senses!
Despite the small slips of some
dancers that night, they were still able to pull it off and deliver things with
aplomb. Those slips were not that visible that viewer’s get to be concerned or distracted
in watching the production. Jemima was a
darling that night. Her movements were down pat and her transformations were
smooth. She as a woman and a swan were
on-the-spot that you see clearly her shifts.
Her lines were straight and truly artistically coached that she was like
an angel on stage as Odette. As Odile,
she was a wonder also for she played the temptress, the swan in perfect union. Even
her facial expressions were clear for all to see. She gave justice to this much coveted role in
the ballet industry. The danseurs playing
Rothbart, as human and monster, were captivating and danced to the hilt of
their character.
Ballet Philippines is truly
making big with this season close. Wings
has truly took flight that night and shall end beautifully as people gets to be
captivated by this tragic love story without feeling down - a story that is all about good, evil and love
eternal.
Photos:
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| Candice Ang |
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| Denise Parungao |
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| Jemima Reyes |
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| Jemima and Victor Maguad |
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| Candice and Joseph Phillips |
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| Lester Reguindin as Rothbart (Monster) |
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| Ballet de Corps |
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