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SongwalksSongwalk with Ian CussonIn episode three of our second season of our Songwalks podcast, you’ll meet Ian Cusson who lives just a couple of hours outside of Toronto. Ian composes art song, opera, choral music, and orchestral work. He’s of Metis and French Canadian descent and his work often explores the intersection of Western and Indigenous cultures. He’s worked with the Canadian Opera Company and the National Arts Centre and is making a huge impact on the classical music scene in Canada. Today you’ll be hearing a gorgeous piece that he wrote for the Amadeus Choir and the Guelph C...2024-06-2018 min
Compassionate Revolution01 - Showing up as your authentic self with Ian CussonIn this episode of the Compassionate Revolution podcast, Alaina Viau (founder of Loose Tea Music Theatre) tackles the topic of burnout and the importance of rest with Ian Cusson, a talented composer of art song, opera, and orchestral works. Ian's work explores the Canadian Indigenous experience, delving into the history of Métis people, the hybridity of mixed racial identity, and the intersection of Western and Indigenous cultures.They discuss what productivity truly looks like and how we can optimize our days for creativity. Ian shared his personal journey and the lessons he has learned along the w...2023-05-301h 02
HearTOGETHER Podcast"Pantsed by the ancestors" w. Ian CussonIan 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! 2023-04-0738 min
The Opera Glasses PodcastEp. 6 The Making of OF THE SEA—A World Premiere Guests: Ian Cusson, Composer; Kanika Ambrose, Librettist; Jorell Williams, BaritoneWe talk about the upcoming WORLD PREMIERE of the Tapestry Opera/Obsidian Theatre Group production of OF THE SEA (opens MARCH 25-APRIL 1, 2023). The work is a powerful new opera flowing with hope and heartbreak, written by Kanika Ambrose, composed by Ian Cusson—both are guests on this podcast. Also joining the podcast is American baritone, Jorell Williams, who stars as Maduka in the production. A little bit about the opera (more avail...2023-03-1622 min
Inside Vancouver OperaHonouring National Indigenous Peoples Day with Métis composer Ian CussonWe're proud to honour National Indigenous Peoples Day with an in-depth conversation with Métis composer Ian Cusson and Vancouver Opera's Ashley Daniel Foot.
In a wide ranging conversation, Ian talks about the ways his Metis and French Canadian descent intersect with his music, the meanings of story, and the power of music to bring about societal change. We also play an excerpt from his opera, Fantasma (more details here) and a selection from his Where there's a Wall song cycle.
Ian Cusson is a composer of art song, opera and orchestral work. Of Métis...2022-06-2044 min
Kids Q The MusicOlivia's Operatic AdventureHave you ever met an opera singing bassoonist? Rebecca and Zara have, and she’s only nine years old! Olivia Pady is a quint (mini bassoon) player and member of the Canadian Children’s Opera Company’s principal chorus. The CCOC works in collaboration with the Canadian Opera Company, allowing its young members to perform in professional operatic productions. Olivia recently sang the role of Marcel in the Canadian Opera Company’s production of Fantasma, composed by Ian Cusson. In this episode, she shares her favourite part of the rehearsal process, what it’s like working with a professional opera comp...2022-05-2122 min
Georgian Bay RootsGeorgian Bay Roots #287 April 3, 2021 (with Tom)Wherein Tom marks Choclair's bday visit to Owen Sound, DJ Strobe's ascension on the UK Billboard charts, Canada qualifying for the World Cup, Charlie Glasspool's fundraiser for Bagidawa'ad Alliance, Andy Elliott's show on Saturday April 9th and much more besides.
Listen in to hear the Halluci Nation sampling the Chippewa Travellers, Bizmo iBoss celebrating the life of Louie Rankin + the Grammy winner himself, a deep cut from Rough Trade to commemorate Carole Pope's performance in Meaford this past weekend, a moving number by Canadian Olympic figure skater Eric Radford, a sneak peek of Ian Cusson's opera Fantasma and two songs...2022-04-051h 00
Kids Q The MusicMusical Story TellingFrom “Invasion of the Ant Colony” to writing operas for the Canadian Opera Company, Ian Cusson has been telling stories through music since he was 8 years old. Ian is a Canadian composer of opera, art song and orchestral works who is heavily influenced by his Métis roots. He shares how he tells stories through sound, the benefits of brushing your teeth and joins Zara for the inaugural game of opera or cheese!Hear the full performance of "Dodo, mon tout petit" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOcZBLMctTQLearn more about Ian:W...2021-09-2528 min
Georgian Bay RootsGeorgian Bay Roots #260 (with Tom) Sept. 19, 2021Wherein Tom catches up with the goings on of the Sweetwater Festival, Symphony in the Barn, the Georgian Bay Symphony Orchestra and classically minded folks in Grey/Bruce. Tune in to hear Tom Allen & Co. wax poetic about John Cage getting lost in Canada, learn about ravens with composer Carmen Braden and the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and light up with pianist Francine Kay's performance of Débussy's 'Feux d'Artifices'. Check out a new work by composers Spy Dénommé-Welch and Catherine Magowan performed by GBSO members, Bach inspired pieces by Summerfolk alumni Beverly Glenn Copeland and Sweetwater Artistic Director Edw...2021-09-2059 min
ForewordS2E01 Decolonizing Music with Dr. Nina PennerWhat does opera look like today? What stories are being told with opera, and who is telling them? How is opera, and classical music generally, responding to social justice movements like Black Lives Matter?
Our first episode of series two features our conversation with Dr. Nina Penner, who is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Music and specializes in opera, musical theatre, and film music. This past year, Dr. Penner has been teaching the "Music in Global Cultures" and "Music in Western Cultures" courses and she will share how the teaching of music history in North A...2021-06-0251 min
Key Change: A COC PodcastEpisode 5: Visions for the FutureIn our season 1 finale, co-hosts Robyn Grant-Moran and Julie McIsaac speculate on the future of opera and creation – including who will be telling those stories and who will be watching – in conversations with best-selling author Cherie Dimaline (Empire of Wild, The Marrow Thieves) and COC Composer-in-Residence Ian Cusson. Both hail from the same Georgian Bay community and share their views on creating for future generations, representing their communities, as well as some exciting updates on their own new opera.2020-12-2256 min
Unequal TemperamentTim Welcomes Marion Newman
For the second installment of Unequal Temperament, Tim Welcomes Kwagiulth and Stó:lo First Nations, English, Irish, and Scottish mezzo-soprano Marion Newman.
Tim and Marion come together to chat about their work together on the opera Missing as well as takign a deeper look into residential schools, Cheetos vs. Hawkins, Truth and Reconciliation, racial casting in opera. Also, Marion lets us in on the secret to her killer Gimlet! Plus, we take questions form the audience, and hear Marion's answers to Tim's 20 questions.
For more information on Marion New Man, you can go to h...2020-12-1200 minUnequal TemperamentTim Welcomes Marion NewmanUnequal Temperament Episode 2: Tim Welcomes Marion Newman
For the second installment of Unequal Temperament, Tim welcomes Kwagiulth and Stó:lo First Nations, English, Irish and Scottish mezzo-soprano Marion Newman.
Tim and Marion come together to chat about their work together on the opera Missing as well as taking a deeper look into residential schools, Cheetos vs. Hawkins, Truth and Reconciliation, and racial casting in opera and Tim and Marion let us in on the secret to her killer Gimlet! Plus, we take questions from the audience, and hear Marion’s answers to Ti...2020-12-091h 00
Fightin' WordsC&CC Meet Russ AnberWe have the absolute pleasure in sitting down with Trainer, Cut man, Hand Wrapologist, Innovator, Inventor, Magician, Pool & Snooker Dominatrix and Founder, Owner of Rival Boxing RUSS ANBER!!!We go over his 40+ year career, Rival boxing, Loma, Usyk, Jean Pascal, Roy Jones Jr and so much more including the Whyte Vs Rivas scandal. Dark.The man is an absolute legend look at SOME of his resume!He presently trains the following professional fighters:Ali MansourOleksandr UsykHe also previously trained the following fighters:David LemieuxVinnie CurtoBarrington...2020-09-041h 35
Words First: Talking Text in OperaKanika AmbroseKeturah has a conversation with Canadian playwright and librettist, Kanika Ambrose. They discuss her upcoming opera with Ian Cusson, Of The Sea, her work at the Curtis Institute on Anansi and The Great Light, her Caribbean heritage and how it informs her writing, performing in one’s own work, and much much more.2020-08-0347 min
The 411 on Wrestling PodcastLooking at the Uncertain State of NXT UK, Dark Side of the Ring: Brawl For All ReviewLarry Csonka &, Jerome Cusson, & Ian Hamilton break down the uncertain state of NXT UK, how the brand will continue through the current pandemic & then talk Dark Side of The Ring: Brawl For All. 2020-04-122h 01
NACOcast: A Classical Music PodcastCarrefour Composer Ian CussonSean Rice, NAC Orchestra 2nd clarinet, talks with Toronto-based Carrefour* Composer Ian Cusson. They talk about R. Murray Schaffer, Bulgarian women’s choirs, and unrelated studies at the University of Toronto before delving into his chosen career. During Ian’s two year Carrefour residency with the NAC Orchestra from 2017-2019, he was commissioned for two works which received premieres at that National Gallery of Canada and in Southam Hall: Where There’s a Wall for mezzo-soprano and sextet, which featured poetry by acclaimed Japanese-Canadian poet, Joy Kogawa, and Le Loup de Lafontaine, an orchestral suite based on a story from h...2019-12-0334 min
Conversations with Canadian Art Song Project Podcast*Bonus* Episode: Marion Newman and Ian CussonLawrence Wiliford continues his discussion with mezzo-soprano Marion Newman and composer Ian Cusson, focusing on more personal aspects of their work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-09-3016 min
Conversations with Canadian Art Song Project PodcastConversations with CASP: Indigenous song and story in Canadian art songMezzo-soprano Marion Newman and composer Ian Cusson join host Lawrence Wiliford in a discussion about representing Indigenous song and story in Canadian art music and song. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-09-241h 14
Moment of TruthMOT - Barbara Fischer, Ian Cusson, Zacharias Kunuk & Java Jacobs (September 18th, 2019)MOT - Barbara Fischer, Ian Cusson, Zacharias Kunuk & Java Jacobs (September 18th, 2019) by ELMNT FM2019-09-2058 min
Ayesha LyeVoice Of A Nation panelThe panel engaged in conversation about the critical importance of art and performance to the shaping of national identities and the emergence of a post-colonial Canada. This relevant and important discussion will include participating VOAN artists and local indigenous artists and intellectuals: Rebecca Cuddy, Ian Cusson, Nadia McLaren, Cara Mumford, Brian Solomon, Alice Williams, William […]2017-10-1200 minAyesha LyeVoice Of A Nation panelThe panel engaged in conversation about the critical importance of art and performance to the shaping of national identities and the emergence of a post-colonial Canada. This relevant and important discussion will include participating VOAN artists and local indigenous artists and intellectuals: Rebecca Cuddy, Ian Cusson, Nadia McLaren, Cara Mumford, Brian Solomon, Alice Williams, William […]2017-10-1200 min
Ayesha BarmaniaVoice Of A Nation panelThe panel engaged in conversation about the critical importance of art and performance to the shaping of national identities and the emergence of a post-colonial Canada. This relevant and important discussion will include participating VOAN artists and local indigenous artists and intellectuals: Rebecca Cuddy, Ian Cusson, Nadia McLaren, Cara Mumford, Brian Solomon, Alice Williams, William […]2017-10-1200 minAyesha BarmaniaVoice Of A Nation panelThe panel engaged in conversation about the critical importance of art and performance to the shaping of national identities and the emergence of a post-colonial Canada. This relevant and important discussion will include participating VOAN artists and local indigenous artists and intellectuals: Rebecca Cuddy, Ian Cusson, Nadia McLaren, Cara Mumford, Brian Solomon, Alice Williams, WilliamContinue reading "Voice Of A Nation panel"2017-10-1200 min