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It was a sunny Monday morning when media friends and loyal patrons of the ballet gathered for brunch and a private preview of Ballet Philippines’ Coppelia. The Oasis Garden Cafe with its daylight roof and beautifully landscaped indoor garden seemed the ideal venue to showcase an excerpt of BP’’s season opener show, Coppelia. Harvest season from Act 1 set the tone for brunch that lasted till the early afternoon. And, as guests commented, it was just what they needed to start the week on a high note.
Media friends from Manila Bulletin, Manila Times, Tatler, Mega, Lifestyle Asia, BluPrint, Metro Channel, People Asia and Vogue were present. Orchestrated more as a casual get-together of friends than your usual press event, the guest list also included beloved regulars of Ballet Philippines’ much-talked about galas. They were joined by Ballet Philippines’ President Kathleen Liechtenstein as well as Trustees Bernie Aboitiz and Rosalind Wee.
Brunch was unhurried even for a Monday. It began with fresh and aromatic Asian starters from the kitchen of Oasis Garden Cafe. This was followed by hearty, comforting plates of pork knuckles, poached egg, hollandaise sauce, calamansi aioli, and bird’s eye chili (also known as Oasis Sisig Express). Just before dessert, Ballet Philippines presented a lively and spirited excerpt from Act 1 of Coppelia. The company’s well loved Artistic Director, Mikhail “Misha” Martynyuk explained, “The role of Franz in Coppelia was my very first performance as a professional dancer. I can sing the music from start to finish. After my debut in Coppelia, I got 24 invitations to dance in Coppelia all over Europe.”
According to Ballet Philippines’ President Kathleen Liechtenstein, the choice to open the 54th Season with Coppelia will showcase the company’s unrivaled technical prowess in the classical style of dancing. “We are returning to a beloved classic with Coppelia” she said. “As we dedicate the season to unveiling the Power of Dance, this performance will be an uplifting and inspiring experience that families can share at the theatre.”
Ballet Philippines’ COPPELIA will run from August 4 to 6 at the Theatre at Solaire. For tickets, click here or via TicketWorld
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A preview of Ballet Philippines Coppelia
Ballet Philippines President Kathleen Liecthtenstein and Artistic Director Mikhail Misha Martynyuk
Over brunch, Misha explained how his first major performance was for Coppelia as Franz. This milestone saw the start of his illustrious career in ballet.
Guests watched an excerpt from Act 1 of Coppelia, reliving Harvest Season
Ballet Philippines Trustees, Bernie Aboitiz and Rosalind Wee join friends of Ballet Philippines for a private preview of Ballet Philippines Coppelia
Manila Bulletins Philip Cu-unijieng and Ballet Philippines Board of Trustee Rosalind Wee
The bright rays and floral blooms that filled the Oasis Garden Cafe set the tone for Monday brunch and a private preview of Coppelia.
Ballet Philippines Artistic Director Mikhail Misha Martynyuk and Principal Dancer Jemima Reyes
BP President Kathleen Liechtenstein with media friends from Vogue, Mega, BluPrint, People Asia and social media personality Marie Field Faith
The cast of Ballet Philippines Coppelia
The Ballet Philippines team in full force
