NOLI ME TANGERE, THE OPERA

Touch Me Not
PRESENTED BY:
Cultural Center of the Philippines in cooperation with
J&S Productions, Inc.
DATE/TIME/ VENUE:
January 28, 2017 (Saturday 8:00PM)
January 29, 2017 (Sunday 2:00PM)
February 1, 2017 (Wednesday 8:00PM)
February 2, 2017 (Thursday 8:00 PM)
February 3 (Friday 2:00PM & 8:00PM)
Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater)
DESCRIPTION:
After critically-acclaimed runs in New York and Washington D.C., Noli Me
Tangere: The Opera, based on Dr. Jose Rizals immortal novel of the same
name, return to its original home, the CCP stage, for a limited run.
Noli Me Tangere is an adoring story about love, betrayal, oppression,
vengeance, set against a repulsive political backdrop of tyranny, torture and
murder. It depicts the abuses suffered by the native Indios at the hands of
Spanish tyrants. The Noli paints us a clear picture of the so-called social
cancer that illustrates the rotten system of governance, the illicit ways of
the church and the unfavorable trade of the privilege class.
Noli Me Tangere, the Opera is billed as the first Filipino full length opera with
orchestration composed in the Western Operatic tradition overflowing with
passages reminiscent of Mozart, Rossini, Puccini and Wagner and sung in
Tagalog.
The classic story that makes it way to the stage in opera form showcases
Filipino ingenuity. Featuring original music and libretto by National Artists
Felipe de Leon and Guillermo Tolentino, respectively, the opera marks the
directorial debut of Jerry Sibal, whose designed scenery and costumes are
also featured in the production.
Rediscover our Filipino heritage as this operatic rendition celebrates its 60th
anniversary by breathing new life into our national heros masterpiece!
REVIEWS:
Bravo to all involved in Noli Me Tangere. Ka Pepe would have been proud.
The performance was accessible. It did not drag. The video projections

heightened experience. Folks, catch it. This is not boring opera. Highly
recommended. They even have a translation into English subtitles over the
stage. Amazing, and a total special shout out to Sisa. She killed it.
Carlos Celdran
Its a tribute to the Filipino spirit of Nationalism
Department of Foreign Affairs, Secretary Albert del Rosario
Its always very emotionally appealingthe music is lovely, the libretto is
excellent. Its timeless
Randy David
Sobra akong namangha sa mga boses ng napanood ko kanina. Iyong katabi
ko, umiiyak. Sobra kaming nag enjoy. It is a once in a lifetime production/
Howie Severino
With Gods grace and the incredible talents and inexhaustible resolve of all
those involved in this project. We will be able to do justice to the timeless
work of Jose Rizal
Boy Abunda
The classic character Sisa she was compelling, you can feel her pain!
Karen Davila, @Karen_DaviLa via Twitter.
TICKET INFORMATION:
Ticket Prices: P3,500 | 2,500 | 2,000 | 1,500 | 1,200 | 1,000
Discounts:
50% off for students
20% off for senior citizens, government and military employees, and PWD.
Please present a valid ID.