World Premiere: Sat, March 14 & 15 Cowell Theatre (Ft Mason) San Francisco, CA
Composer Florante Aguilar tells a compelling story of resolute courage, passionate love, and sacrifice. Lalawigan is a poetic narrative, inspired by the fierce 1898 Philippine revolutionary hero, Macario Sakay, an ever-present mythic town ghost, and the common folk – the backbone of the revolution. Lalawigan is sung in ancient Tagalog (with English supertitiles) accompanied by new compositions evoking the sensuous eloquence and virtuosity of the Philippine string tradition of kudyapi, harana, and kundiman.
Featuring
FAMAS & FAP Award-winning Philippine Actor,
Raymond Bagatsing (baritone) as Macario
Kyle de Ocera (tenor) as Isagani
Kristine Sinajon (mezzo-soprano) as Candida
Musicians
Florante Aguilar Chamber Ensemble
Featuring Monica Scott (cello)
Ron Quesada (octavina)
Rachael Bouch-Dimondstein (percussion)
Director
Alleluia Panis