38 min
"Pantsed by the ancestors" w. Ian Cusson HearTOGETHER Podcast
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- Music Interviews
Ian Cusson celebrates deep questions and despises stereotypes. is In this episode, you'll hear the sought-after Indigenous (Georgian Bay Métis Community) and French Canadian composer share a candid conversation with host Khadija Mbowe, digging into his experiences of privilege, shame, and one anecdote of sweet, swift, cosmic justice.
Chapters:
[00:00] Introduction
[02:49] Métis community influence on Ian's artistic approach today
[10:00] Navigating indigenous heritage and Western religion will be a lifelong process
[16:50] The privilege and shame of being "white-passing"
[25:16] Becoming better by making art
[34:23] In-depth lightning round bonus!
Music from this episode:
Ian Cusson, "Le Loup de Lafontaine," world premiere performance by Alexander Shelley & NAC Orchestra as part of the Móshkamo Festival which marked the launch of the National Arts Centre’s Indigenous Theatre department. Le loup de Lafontaine was a National Arts Centre Orchestra commission as part of the Carrefour Composer Program, made possible by the Canada Council for the Arts.
Ian Cusson, "Where There’s a Wall,” Song-cycle for voice and piano with text by Joy Kogawa. Performed by Krisztina Szabó, voice and Rachael Kerr, piano. Recorded at the Canadian Music Centre, Toronto on November 14, 2019, by John Gray.
Ian Cusson, "Of the Sea," a co-production with Obsidian Theatre Company and Tapestry Opera. Libretto by Kanika Ambrose, Directed by Philip Akin, Conducted by Jennifer Tung.
Links from this episode:
Métis Nation: https://www.metisnation.org/
Yvette Nolan: https://nac-cna.ca/en/bio/yvette-nolan
Katherena Vermette: https://katherenavermette.com/
More on Ian's Louis Riel re-do: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/q/thursday-sept-19-2019-chilina-kennedy-hot-chip-and-more-1.5288615/changing-the-past-how-composer-ian-cusson-rewrote-part-of-the-famous-louis-riel-opera-1.5288860
BANFF Indigenous Classical Music Gathering: https://www.banffcentre.ca/programs/indigenous-classical-music-gathering/20220811
The Philadelphia Orchestra’s HearTOGETHER series is generously supported by lead corporate sponsor Accordant Advisors. Additional major support has been provided by the Otto Haas Charitable Trust.
Ian Cusson celebrates deep questions and despises stereotypes. is In this episode, you'll hear the sought-after Indigenous (Georgian Bay Métis Community) and French Canadian composer share a candid conversation with host Khadija Mbowe, digging into his experiences of privilege, shame, and one anecdote of sweet, swift, cosmic justice.
Chapters:
[00:00] Introduction
[02:49] Métis community influence on Ian's artistic approach today
[10:00] Navigating indigenous heritage and Western religion will be a lifelong process
[16:50] The privilege and shame of being "white-passing"
[25:16] Becoming better by making art
[34:23] In-depth lightning round bonus!
Music from this episode:
Ian Cusson, "Le Loup de Lafontaine," world premiere performance by Alexander Shelley & NAC Orchestra as part of the Móshkamo Festival which marked the launch of the National Arts Centre’s Indigenous Theatre department. Le loup de Lafontaine was a National Arts Centre Orchestra commission as part of the Carrefour Composer Program, made possible by the Canada Council for the Arts.
Ian Cusson, "Where There’s a Wall,” Song-cycle for voice and piano with text by Joy Kogawa. Performed by Krisztina Szabó, voice and Rachael Kerr, piano. Recorded at the Canadian Music Centre, Toronto on November 14, 2019, by John Gray.
Ian Cusson, "Of the Sea," a co-production with Obsidian Theatre Company and Tapestry Opera. Libretto by Kanika Ambrose, Directed by Philip Akin, Conducted by Jennifer Tung.
Links from this episode:
Métis Nation: https://www.metisnation.org/
Yvette Nolan: https://nac-cna.ca/en/bio/yvette-nolan
Katherena Vermette: https://katherenavermette.com/
More on Ian's Louis Riel re-do: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/q/thursday-sept-19-2019-chilina-kennedy-hot-chip-and-more-1.5288615/changing-the-past-how-composer-ian-cusson-rewrote-part-of-the-famous-louis-riel-opera-1.5288860
BANFF Indigenous Classical Music Gathering: https://www.banffcentre.ca/programs/indigenous-classical-music-gathering/20220811
The Philadelphia Orchestra’s HearTOGETHER series is generously supported by lead corporate sponsor Accordant Advisors. Additional major support has been provided by the Otto Haas Charitable Trust.
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