The nation celebrates the 130th Birth Anniversary of National Artist Jovita Fuentes.
Long before Lea Salonga made her mark on Broadway, Jovita Fuentes had already captivated audiences with her portrayal of Cio-Cio San in Giacomo Puccini’s Madame Butterfly at the Teatro Municipale di Piacenza in Italy. Her performance was celebrated as the "most sublime interpretation of the role." This achievement is particularly noteworthy given that it occurred during a period when the Philippines and its people were largely unknown in Europe. Prior to this, Fuentes was teaching at the University of the Philippines Conservatory of Music in 1917 before relocating to Milan in 1924 to pursue advanced vocal studies.
After eight months of rigorous training, she made her stage debut in Piacenza. Subsequently, she undertook a series of musical performances across Europe, portraying characters such as Liu Yu in Puccini’s Turandot, Mimi in Puccini’s La Bohème, Iris in Pietro Mascagni’s Iris, and the title role in Salome, which was personally offered to her by composer Richard Strauss. Additionally, she was honored with the remarkable title of “Embahadora de Filipinas a su Madre Patria” by Spain in recognition of her accomplishments.
To read more about NA Fuentes, please visit: https://ncca.gov.ph/.../national-artists.../jovita-fuentes/
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