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‘Florante at Laura’ in the key of Mr. C

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At 70, National Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab is specific about the projects he still wants to take on.

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Fathers and sons

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Balagtas' Florante at Laura features two fathers and sons, each with unique and complex dynamics: the noble Duke Briceo and his son Florante of Albania and the ignoble Sultan Ali-Adab and his son Aladin of Persia.

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A nod to the classic: Building the world of Ballet Manila’s Florante at Laura through sets and costumes

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To successfully achieve the cinematic feel for their upcoming production Florante at Laura, Ballet Manila has welcomed to their artistic team two previous collaborators: set designer Mio Infante and the costume design team Make it Happen Workshop.

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Under Construction: The cinematic choreography of ‘Florante at Laura’

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In this clip, we get a rare look at the actual process of creation. Working with principal dancer Joshua Enciso and company artist Jefferson Balute, Gerardo tweaks a specific movement in a battle scene when Joshua as Florante defeats his many enemies.

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Talk About Dance: F. B. Meyer

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Joy is peace dancing and peace is joy at rest.

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Two heroines: Laura and Flerida

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There are two heroines in Balagtas' masterpiece, Laura and Flerida. Both of them are blessed with mesmerizing beauty.

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Florante: The man destined to be the savior and king

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The main character of Francisco Balagtas' masterpiece is an exemplary man who believes in pure love and unassuming kindness.

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Ballet Manila in Full Color: Blue magic

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Ballet Manila is memorable in blue.

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Under Construction: Love in the midst of adversity

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In this video from the rehearsals of Ballet Manila’s Florante at Laura, the lovers share a tender moment. Performing the title roles are principal dancers Abigail Oliveiro and Joshua Enciso.

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