Première of Mishaabooz’ Realm
At the end of the summer, our Artistic Director Andrew Balfour led the creation of an original Indigenous-based dramatic opera entitled Mishaabooz’s Realm. The première will be performed on December 15 and 16 in Montréal and on December 21 and 22 in Haliburton. This exciting new opera was jointly commissioned and produced by the Highlands Opera Studio and the Atelier lyrique de l’Opéra de Montréal. Andrew spent the month of August as Composer-in-Residence where he worked with the performers and the creative team. It incorporates classical styles, unique choral and vocal perspectives, as well as Indigenous musical and oral traditions. The libretto is in a First Nations language, as well as French and English. It explores contemporary issues concerning Canada’s relationship with First Peoples and the land of Turtle Island. Click here for further information.
