Under the Ibong Adarna's spell

After the last applause, final cheer, and ultimate curtain call, Ballet Manila brings to a close its first offering for the 22nd performance season, Gerardo Francisco's Ibong Adarna. But before this chapter comes to its conclusion, the artistic forces behind what is now being dubbed as a new "Filipino classic" looks back on the kind words of support from some of the country's most respected critics and dance professionals.