The Canticle of the Black Madonna

A new opera in two acts

By Ethan Gans-Morse &
Tiziana DellaRovere

“We will be soldiers…”

Posted on Nov 12, 2013

“We will be soldiers…”

We commemorate Veterans Day with a quote inspired by Army Veteran, professional artist & writer, and Canticle of the Black Madonnna Veterans Service Service Coordinator and onstage supernumerary Sean Davis. Read Sean’s essay about our work with local veterans through the arts called Painting PTSD.

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Composer presents “The Canticle” to NATS

Posted on Jul 2, 2013

Composer presents “The Canticle” to NATS

On Saturday, November 2, Ethan Gans-Morse, award-winning composer of The Canticle of the Black Madonna  gave a lecture/demonstration at the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) 2013 Festival at the University of Oregon. The presentation combined a discussion of the functional application of classical conventions in contemporary opera with live performances by renowned performers...

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