Another one for the road! Acclaimed and award winning composer, Ian Cusson joins us to share his story on the latest Podcast epsiode. Ian Cusson is a composer of art song, opera and orchestral work. Of Métis (Georgian Bay Métis Community) and French Canadian descent, his work explores Canadian Indigenous experience including the history of the Métis people, the hybridity of mixed-racial identity, and the intersection of Western and Indigenous cultures. Recently we had the pleasure of working with Ian at the Banff Arts Center while creating a new film adaptation of his new opera, Fantasma. From compositonal inspiration to techniques of how to compose for the voice in the 21st century, Ian chats with Stephen discussing his journey in modern composition. If you are curious about Ian's work and compositional style, grab that coffee and join us for the latest!
Another one for the road! Acclaimed and award winning composer, Ian Cusson joins us to share his story on the latest Podcast epsiode. Ian Cusson is a composer of art song, opera and orchestral work. Of Métis (Georgian Bay Métis Community) and French Canadian descent, his work explores Canadian Indigenous experience including the history of the Métis people, the hybridity of mixed-racial identity, and the intersection of Western and Indigenous cultures. Recently we had the pleasure of working with Ian at the Banff Arts Center while creating a new film adaptation of his new opera, Fantasma. From compositonal inspiration to techniques of how to compose for the voice in the 21st century, Ian chats with Stephen discussing his journey in modern composition. If you are curious about Ian's work and compositional style, grab that coffee and join us for the latest!