“Hades Ladies” features eight of the Philippines’ best sopranos performing famous arias from among the world’s best loved operas wherein all the characters meet their tragic ends in Hades.
These musical pieces are rearranged into a clever and entertaining storyline in short operatic form directed by Michael Williams and with libretto by Fides Asencio. The stunning cast list of “Hades Ladies: A Decomposed Opera in 2 Acts” includes Rachelle Gerodias, Jennifer Uy, Joy Abalon Tamayo, Camille Lopez Molina, Lena McKenzie, Mar Jeanelle Roldan, Meliza Reyes and Emily Olfindo. Lending their musical prowess to the performances are the brilliant newcomer tenor Jon Joven and the multi-awarded baritone Marvin Gayramon.
“Hades Ladies: A Decomposed Opera in 2 Acts” is a collection of arias sung by some of opera’s favorite tragic heroines from classical greats like Tosca, Turandot, Madame Butterfly, Carmen, Romeo & Juliet, Lakme, and Die Fledermaus as well as numbers from the more modern, yet equally classic West Side Story and Miss Saigon.
“Hades Ladies” debuts in a FREE performance at Far Eastern University’s historic Auditorium in Sampaloc, Manila on November 16, 2010 at 4:30-7:30pm. Founded in 1928, FEU is home to five historic buildings commissioned to National Artist for Architecture Pablo Antonio which have earned recognition from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). For more information on this event and to reserve your spot in this historic theatre, call 736-4897.
The second and final showing of “Hades Ladies” takes place at the ILCC Auditorium in the Insular Life Building in Alabang on Saturday, November 20, 2010. Adding to the allure of the event, 20 faculty members of the UST Symphony Orchestra will join the performers. Tickets for this performance are P800 and P400. A 20% discount for FilFest subscribers and seniors and a 50% discount for students are available with proper identification.
On this day, the Filfest Cultural Foundation closes its third season with the theme, Ensembles of Eight and more importantly, celebrates the centennial anniversary of Insular Life, its institutional partner. FilFest and Insular Life are dedicated to bringing classical musical events to the Metro South communities.
For tickets or other information regarding “Hades Ladies” at the ILCC Auditorium in Alabang, call 666-4095.
For media partners and members of the press who wish to attend either or both performances, a pair of complimentary tickets may be reserved and claimed at the event.
Contact Person: Martin Lopez at 735 8683 or Jose Cabaltera at 531 5707
