er first library book was The Swan by Anna Pavlova;
her first date with her husband was to see The
Nutcracker by Ballet Philippines. Now, Kathleen
Nolasco-Lior Liechtenstein, businesswoman and
civic leader, sits as the president of the country’spremier ballet company, Ballet Philippines, opening the season under new
leadership. She talks to Philippine Tatler about her plans in promoting not
just the company but the art as well.
ON HER TOES
After having been on the board of Ballet Philippines
for years, Kathleen Liechtenstein now takes the
helm with a fresh mandate as its president
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As president of Ballet Philippines,
Kathleen Liechtenstein enjoys
both her love for ballet and knack
for business; (below) The fight
between good and evil is retold in
Tales of the Manuvu30 philippine tatler. august 2018