The Canticle of the Black Madonna

A new opera in two acts

By Ethan Gans-Morse &
Tiziana DellaRovere

Jane Seymour’s Open Hearts Foundation Gala

Posted on May 7, 2014

Jane Seymour’s Open Hearts Foundation Gala

We were honored to have “The Canticle of the Black Madonna” represented at Jane Seymour’s 2014 Open Hearts Foundation Gala in the Malibu home of Ms. Seymour in Los Angeles, CA. “The Canticle of the Black Madonna” aligns with the philosophy of the Open Hearts Foundation: In the face of life’s challenges, if your heart is open it can never stay broken and love will always find its way in…

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An Evening of Stories and Song

Posted on Mar 15, 2014

An Evening of Stories and Song

On March 14, leading members of the philanthropic, veteran, and arts communities came together in in southeast Portland at sunset to celebrate The Canticle of the Black Madonna. To cheers and standing ovations, members of the military community shared how the opera had touched their lives, each and every one. Photography: John Rudoff 1st Sergeant Miah Washburn—dressed in casual shorts, his...

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