'Lapu Lapu: The Neo-Classic Ethno-Rock Fusion Opera' to premiere online for free for a day

"Lapu Lapu: The Neo-Classic Ethno-Rock Fusion Opera" will finally be available online!

The "Pinoy original theatre spectacle" is set to premiere for free on YouTube for 24 hours on June 12 in celebration of the country's 123rd Independence day and "500 years of Christianity and the triumph of Filipino people."

Presented by Earthday Jam Foundation, Inc., the play revolves around the Filipino hero, the conflict with invader Ferdinand Magellan, and the clash of two world views.

The play, which will be presented with a mix of "modern technology using synthesizers with ethnic, percussive, Chinese and rock live instruments," uses Bisaya, Spanish, English, and Tagalog.

Produced by Lou Bonnevie with original music composed by Jose "Toto" Gentica V and multilingual libretto from Victor Henry Tejero, the play was directed by the late Behn Cervantes and the production design was by late National Artist Salvador "Badong" Bernal.

The play will be streamed on Lou Bonnevie's YouTube channel on June 12 at 7:30 p.m.

—Kaela Malig/MGP, GMA News