The title of Mariano Proceso Pabalan Byron’s famous zarzuela that depicts a Filipino family.
a. Ing Managne
b. Ing Anak Ning Katipunan
c. Don Gonzalvo de Corboda
d. Sigalut
The correct answer is Ing Magnape
Zarzuela
- It is a musical play that derives its name from the Palacio de Zarzuela near Madrid, where entertainment called the “fiesta de la zarzuela” was introduced to royal families. The zarzuela was introduced by Spanish director Alejandro Cubero in the Philippines in the 19th century.
- It originated in Spain in the 17th century, but entered its final form in the 19th century as a combination of instrumental music, singing, dancing and spoken word that encompassed the rhythms and customs of Spain’s diverse cultures.
Short background of Ing Magnape
- It was the very first zarzuela in Kapampangan was composed by the playwright of Bacolor, Mariano Proceso Pabalan Byron. Entitled “Ing Managpe (The Patcher), it premiered at the famed Sabina Theater in September 1900.
- It was published by Cornelio Pabustan Byron on May 19, 1909.
- The one-act play revolved around the romantic spat of Don Diego and her jealous daughter Doña Juana, they’ve always been “patched” by their maid, Sianang. The other “patcher” refers to the relative of Sianang, Pablo, who claimed to be a spotted dog. 93
- Amado Gutiérrez David provided the music for this famous zarzuela which struck a chord with the audience for its very Filipino theme of domestic quarrels. “Ing Managpe” also won Pampanga the distinction of being the first province to have a zarzuela in the vernacular.
- In fact, it’s a lot older than Severino Reyes ‘ “Walang Sugat” “Ing Managpe” was last staged at Holy Angel University in Angeles City in 2006.
Other examples of zarzuela in the Philippines
- Walang Sugat
- Kahapon Ngayon at Bukas
- Tanikalang Ginto
- Malaya
- Pag-ibig sa Lupang Tinubuan
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