A Soldier’s Journey from the Desolation of War to the Healing Embrace of Love Called “One of the most exciting developments of the arts season” by Oregon ArtsWatch, The Canticle of the Black Madonna is a new opera by librettist Tiziana DellaRovere and composer Ethan Gans-Morse which premiered in Portland, Oregon on September 5, 2014. Set in coastal Louisiana amidst the...
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The Canticle of the Black Madonna recently received a powerful endorsement from Vietnam combat veteran and 20 year career army officer, Bill Ritch. Mr. Ritch was awarded the Silver Star, the nation’s third highest award for bravery in combat. He graduated from United State Military Academy at West Point and returned there to teach for six years. His last tour of duty was the Professor of...
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Great news, Opera fans! Now there’s an easy way to contribute to The Canticle of the Black Madonna every time you shop at Fred Meyer. All you need to do is link your link your Rewards Card to our non-profit organization at fredmeyer.com/communityrewards. Use the NPO number 87907, and at the end of each quarter, Fred Meyer will make a donation to The Canticle of the Black Madonna based on the...
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Recently, The Canticle of the Black Madonna composer Ethan Gans-Morse was interviewed by Ruth Dobson, the editor of The Sacred in Opera Newsletter—a publication of the National Opera Association. This nationally-distributed newsletter features articles exploring the sacred aspect of both historical and contemporary operas as well as interviews with the musicians, composers and producers creating...
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Anima Mundi Productions’ very own Director of Development and Outreach, Monique Dupre, shares her recent experiences of being invited by the Community Military Appreciation Committee to share information about the many direct services we are offering the Portland/Vancouver veteran community. When I pulled into the crowded parking lot on a frosty morning I knew I was in the right place by...
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