Classical music gets a boost of Indigenous energy in upcoming performance of the Amadeus Choir

By Crystal St.Pierre, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com A performance of the works of Indigenous composers Andrew Balfour, Cris Derksen and Sherryl Sewepagaham by the Amadeus Choir of Greater Toronto will be staged May 9 in the city. Wanuskewin: Seeking Peace of Mind begins at 7:30 p.m. at The Playground located at 388 Carlaw Ave. The performance will explore themes of reconciliation and harmony through a blend of contemporary choral music with Indigenous storytelling, cultural expression and artistic collaboration. “It’s pretty unique to have these three really important voices in the same room performing together with a hundred voice choir and a chamber ensemble,” said award-winning Canadian conductor Kathleen Allan. “It’s a really exciting event. It’s going to be like no concert I’ve ever conducted before. The music itself is…

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