POC’s ‘Harana marks 10th anniversary
Philippine Opera Company (POC), headed by soprano Karla Gutierrez, celebrated the 10th anniversary of its landmark show “Harana,” with a cavalcade of songs and dances (Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati City). It was a virtual cultural history of the country, from Cordillera and Maranao chants to songs of the masters, from Abelardo to Cuenco, capped by patriotic anthems.