"For my set design for 'Noli Me Tangere,' I'll try to capture the essence of the period by projecting images of Spanish ancestral houses that will enhance the mood when telling the story.

That is, until something like an opera interrupts the program. In 1957, the Noli Me Tangere was set to music when National Artist Felipe de Leon wrote the Philippines’ first full-length opera ...

“Noli Me Tangere ... scene of a musical set in a time of slavery to the overweening influence of Catholic friars. Seeing the rally at intermission made time stand still as Rizal’s execution for ...

Aside from the auditory magnificence, there is that giant LED screen that showcases visually stunning backdrops which made the setting more realistic, even magical at times. Noli Me Tangere is a ...

Based on Dr. Jose Rizal’s 1887 classic novel of the same name, Noli Me Tangere, The Opera was written by National Artist for Music Felipe de Leon (Payapang Daigdig, Sarong Banggi) and was set to ...

Miguel Castro and Faith Rico playing as Crisostomo Ibarra and Maria Clara in the Noli Me Tangere the Musical in Perth, WA. Credit: SBS Filipino/Noli Me Tangere the Musical Actor Miguel Castro ...

If you've read the books, seen the movies, or even watched the straight play version, you may want to check out the upcoming opera version of the classic, 'Noli Me Tangere' MANILA, Philippines ...