PH's World Class Artists Flashcards
She is a theatre artist and the first Filipina opera star. Who is she and when + where was she born? Who are her parents? When did she die?
Jovita Fuentes. February 15, 1895. Poblacion of Capiz (now Roxas City). Canuto and Dolores Fuentes. August 1978.
How did Fuentes show her prowess at singing and at what age?
She performed <b>habaneras</b> and <b>danzas</b> to family members and guests at age 5.
Who were Fuentes’ mentors for playing the piano?
Town organist <b>Maestro Gorio</b> and later, <b>Juliana Chituyo</b>
At what age was Fuentes when she was sent to Manila to study the piano? Where did she have formal training?
Age 8. Colegio de Santa Isabel
Fuentes realized she loved singing. Who was her mentor in this field?
Italian Sra. Salvina Fornani
True or False. Fuentes was the 2nd out of 16 children.
False. She was the <b>3rd</b> among <b>13</b> children.
True or False. Italian Sra. Salvina Fornani convinced Fuentes to travel to Italy to take further studies.
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When did Fuentes leave for Italy? Who was she discovered by and what opera was she part of + her role? To enhance her vocals, who did she study under?
- Emilio Jani. Madame Butterfly. Cio Cio. Maestro Ugo Benvenuti
Enumerate at least 3 operas that Fuentes starred in.
- La Boheme
- Turandot
- Li Tai Pe
- Iris
- Salome
Enumerate at least 2 awards of Fuentes.
Diwa ng Lahi Award, Outstanding Women of the Philippines, Voice Teacher of the Year, Presidential Merit, National Artist Award for Music
Enumerate 3 organizations Fuentes founded.
Associacion Musical de Filipinas, Bach Society of the Philippines, Artists Guild of the Philippines
She’s the first Filipina film actress. When was she born + where? When did she die?
Honorata “Atang” De la Rama. January 11, 1902. Tondo, Manila. July 11, 1991.
At what age did De la Rama start her career? Name at least 1 zarzuela she starred in
Age 7. Marina and Mascota , Sueno de un Vals
In 1979, De la Rama was named as? What were her other occupations beside actress?
Queen of Kundiman and Zarzuela. Theatrical producer, writer and talent manager.
Enumerate the zarzuelas De la Rama wrote.
Anak ni Eba, Aking Ina, Puri at Buhay
President Cory Aquino proclaimed De la Rama as ____ on what date?
National Artist of the Philippines for Music and Theater. May 8, 1987.
He is an icon instrumentalist. Who is he + birthdate?
Gilopez Kabayao. December 23, 1929.
True or False. Kabayao came from a musically-inclined family.
True.
True or False. Kabayao’s father, Doroteo, was a piano prodigy.
False. It was his mother, <b>Marcelita</b>, who was the prodigy and taught him the piano.
True or False. Kabayao’s father, Doroteo, taught him the violin.
True.
How old did Kabayao perform in the Carnegie Hall (NYC)?
19.
What schools did Kabayao study in?
Gil Lopez Elementary School and Siliman University
Why was Kabayao able to study abroad for musical training under American, French and Italian masters?
He belonged to an affluent family.
In year _____, Kabayao became the musical director of ______.
- Manila Symphony Orchestra.
Enumerate 2 of Kabayao’s awards and the year he received them.
Gawad CCP Awardee for Music (2008) and awardee of TOYM (1952)
Dubbed as “a pianist’s pianist” + her birthdate + her parents.
Cecile Buencamino Licad. May 11, 1961. Rosario Buencamino and Jesus Licad.
True or False. Licad started her musical training at 5.
False. She started at age <b>3</b>
Who was Licad’s first teacher? Who did she take lessons under after?
Her <b>mother</b> then later, <b>Rosario Picazo</b>
Licad made a solo debut at age __ with the ________.
- Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra.
Enumerate Licad’s mentors overseas.
Rudolf Serkin, Seymour Lipkin, Mieczyslaw Horszowski.
Licad performed works of ______, ______, ______, _______ and ________
Debussy, Ravel, Shostakovich, Prokofiev and Bartok
Enumerate the classics Licad recorded.
Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2, Saint-Saens Piano Concerto No. 2
Full name of Lea Salonga + birthdate + place of birth + parents
Maria Lea Carmen Imutan Salonga. February 22, 1971. Angeles City, Pampanga. Feliciano Salonga and Ligaya Imutan.
List down where Salonga studied.
OB, UPCM Extension Program, ADMU, Fordham University (NY)
When did Lea start her career? Name 2 productions she was part of and name the company.
At 7 years old. Company: Repertory Philippines. Annie, The King and I, Fiddler on the Roof, The Sound of Music
At age __, Salonga released an album named ___. In year ____, she released another album named ___.
- Small Voice - 1988. Lea -
Who is Salonga married to?
Robert Charles Chien.
Salonga performed in Miss Saigon and Les Miserables. What were her roles?
MS - lead role of Kim ; LM - Eponine
As a child, Salonga was nominated ______ and won ______.
She was nominated <b>Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) for Best Child Actress</b> and won <b>Aliw Awards for Best Child Performer</b>
What show did Salonga host? What movies did she appear in?
She hosted Love Lea. Movies are Pik Pak Boom, Like Father Like Son, Ninja Kids
President Cory Aquino awarded Salonga the?
Presidential Award of Merit
President GMA awarded Salonga the?
Order of Lakandula Award
Enumerate the intl award Salonga recieved for her performance in Miss Saigon.
Olivier, Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics and Theater World Awards.
Enumerate the Filipino world class artists
Jovita Fuentes, Honorata “Atang” De la Rama, Gilopez Kabayao, Cecile Buencamino Licad and Lea Salonga
