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G. Schirmer & Wise Music Group Sign Métis-French Canadian Composer Ian Cusson

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G. Schirmer and Wise Music Group have announced a new publishing agreement with Canadian composer Ian Cusson. Cusson, who is of Métis and French-Canadian heritage, is known for his opera, orchestral works, and art song compositions. The centerpiece of Cusson’s upcoming schedule is the world premiere of his new opera, “Empire of Wild,” at the Canadian Opera Company on May {…}
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The Canadian Opera Company & the National Arts Centre Co-Commission ‘Empire of Wild’ by Ian Cusson & Cherie Dimaline

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The Canadian Opera Company and the National Arts Centre have announced the co-commissioning of Ian Cusson and Cherie Dimaline‘s new mainstage opera,”Empire of Wild.” The opera is based on Dimaline’s 2019 novel of the same name which was inspired by the legend of the rogarou, a werewolf-like creature that haunts the roads and woods of Indigenous communities. The opera weaves {…}
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Karen Slack & Ian Cusson Join Banff Centre’s Opera Faculty

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The Banff Centre in Canada has announced it will build upon its work in recent years changing conversations about opera. The Centre announced that Joel Ivany, director of opera at Banff Centre since 2014, will be joined this season by two co-directors: Métis and French-Canadian composer, Ian Cusson, and American soprano, Karen Slack. Cusson will look at historical interactions with {…}
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Kathryn Lewek, Rachel Willis-Sørensen, Clay Hilley, Emily Rocha & Duke Kim Lead Canadian Opera Company’s 2026-27 Season

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The Canadian Opera Company has announced its 2026-27 season. Verdi’s “La Traviata” opens the season with a cast that includes Kathryn Lewek, Lucia Cesaroni, Long Long, Luke Norvell, Russell Braun, and Reginald Smith, Jr. Paolo Carignani conducts Arin Arbus’ production. Performance Dates: Sept. 18-Oct. 17, 2026 Laurence Kilsby, Joel Alison, Daniel Okulitch, Lauren Fagan, Martina Myskohlid, and Tracy Dahl lead {…}
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Edmonton Opera Cancels Production of ‘Indians on Vacation’

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Edmonton Opera has announced it is canceling “Indians on Vacation.” The company said, “This decision follows conversations with several local Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Keepers, patrons, and community members from Treaty 6 who shared concerns about how presenting this work at this moment would impact their community. Through these discussions, it became clear that moving forward would not align with our {…}
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Canadian Opera Company Announces Free Concert Series

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The Canadian Opera Company releases the details of its 2025 Free Concert Series. This article only features classical vocal events. All performances are held in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre.  “Meet the Ensemble Studio” opens the season. Soprano Emma Pennell, mezzo-soprano Ariana Maubach, tenor Angelo Moretti, baritone Ben Wallace, and bass-baritone Nicholas Murphy will introduce themselves by singing one of their {…}
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Canadian Opera Company to Present World Premiere of ‘Fantasma’

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The Canadian Opera Company reopens the doors to the recently renovated Canadian Opera Company Theatre with “Fantasma,” a new work by composer former COC Composer-in-Residence Ian Cusson and playwright Colleen Murphy. The world premiere opera follows best friends Léa and Ivy, as they stumble upon a dark secret when visiting a boisterous, old-fashioned carnival. The opera will feature a number {…}
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Hera Hyesang Park, Midori Marsh & Andrew Haji Lead Canadian Opera Company’s January 2022 Performances

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(Credit: Canadian Opera Company official website) The Canadian Opera Company has announced its 2022 January performances and online productions. “Voices of Mountains” features the world premiere of “Fire” by former COC Composer-in-Residence Ian Cusson. Mezzo-sopranos Rebecca Cuddy and Marion Newman perform with pianist Gordon Gerrard. Aria Evans is a dancer and choreographer. Streaming dates: Jan. 15 – June 15, 2022 {…}
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Tamara Wilson, Hera Hyesang Park & Russell Braun Lead Canadian Opera Company’s Fall 2021-22 Season

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The Canadian Opera Company has announced the fall portion of its 2021-22 season. The season will be made up of various digital offerings that can be seen from coast to coast. In a statement, Perryn Leech said, “Getting singers, instrumentalists, craftspeople, technicians, and creative teams back into the opera house and creating new work is a major milestone. This is {…}

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