Last image from Regina: across the street from the hotel where most of the cast of Riel’s Heart of the North were staying in Regina, is this plaque. It tells the story of how Riel was executed by the Canadian government after being convicted of trumped-up charges of treason. Rest in peace Mr. Riel, the artists are now speaking, as you foretold.

Last image from Regina: across the street from the hotel where most of the cast of Riel’s Heart of the North were staying in Regina, is this plaque. It tells the story of how Riel was executed by the Canadian government after being convicted of trumped-up charges of treason. Rest in peace Mr. Riel, the artists are now speaking, as you foretold.

Mar 11, 2019

Last image from Regina: across the street from the hotel where most of the cast of Riel’s Heart of the North were staying in Regina, is this plaque. It tells the story of how Riel was executed by the Canadian government after being convicted of trumped-up charges of...
The incredible world premiere cast of Riel’s Heart of the North with creative team Neil Weisensel and Suzanne Steele: from left, Marion Newman, Rebecca Cuddy, James Westman, James McLennan, Riva Farrell-Racette, Melody Courage, Weisensel, Jordan Daniels and Steele. Missing is Regina Symphony Orchestra Gordon Gerrard.

The incredible world premiere cast of Riel’s Heart of the North with creative team Neil Weisensel and Suzanne Steele: from left, Marion Newman, Rebecca Cuddy, James Westman, James McLennan, Riva Farrell-Racette, Melody Courage, Weisensel, Jordan Daniels and Steele. Missing is Regina Symphony Orchestra Gordon Gerrard.

Mar 10, 2019

The incredible world premiere cast of Riel’s Heart of the North with creative team Neil Weisensel and Suzanne Steele: from left, Marion Newman, Rebecca Cuddy, James Westman, James McLennan, Riva Farrell-Racette, Melody Courage, Weisensel, Jordan Daniels and Steele....
Riel’s Heart of the North world premiere is tonight! This has been an unforgettable experience, many thanks to the amazing players of the Regina Symphony and their fearless and highly professional conductor Gordon Gerrard. The piece sounded so good right away, Maestro Gerrard was able to do some finely detailed work with his highly skilled players. Having the best singers in the land doesn’t hurt either! (I will tag them in the comments.) Break a leg and merde, everyone!! Now – out for dinner…

Riel’s Heart of the North world premiere is tonight! This has been an unforgettable experience, many thanks to the amazing players of the Regina Symphony and their fearless and highly professional conductor Gordon Gerrard. The piece sounded so good right away, Maestro Gerrard was able to do some finely detailed work with his highly skilled players. Having the best singers in the land doesn’t hurt either! (I will tag them in the comments.) Break a leg and merde, everyone!! Now – out for dinner…

Mar 9, 2019

Riel’s Heart of the North world premiere is tonight! This has been an unforgettable experience, many thanks to the amazing players of the Regina Symphony and their fearless and highly professional conductor Gordon Gerrard. The piece sounded so good right away, Maestro...

Here at Banff where I am continuing work on the opera (thanks to the BC Arts Council), I had the great pleasure of meeting the conductor of a ‘refugee choir’. The conductor (whose name I shall keep private) works in a small city in Turkey where they work with refugees.

Feb 25, 2019

Here at Banff where I am continuing work on the opera (thanks to the BC Arts Council), I had the great pleasure of meeting the conductor of a ‘refugee choir’. The conductor (whose name I shall keep private) works in a small city in Turkey where they work...