Canada Wild
Presented by Learning Again in Almonte
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New music and images inspired by Canada's wild places.
Experience Canada Wild, an immersive performance that combines breathtaking wilderness photography with an original score of classical / world music performed live by the Raintree Earth Ensemble.
About the Show
Several years ago, photographer Bill Pratt and musician Ian Douglas partnered to create a unique and moving performance focused on nature. Bill's images of the Canadian wilderness were carefully selected and sequenced into three works: Arctic Dreams, Algonquin Wild, and Yukon. Ian then composed original music to capture the mood and flow of the projected images. Collectively, the three pieces celebrate the rugged landscape and delicate beauty of Canada's wilderness. The artists will also share a few personal stories and experiences behind the images and music.
Raintree Earth Ensemble
The ensemble features acoustic instruments blended with voice, hand-drums and unique percussion to create music with atmospheric and earthy elements. The musicians include:
- Ian Douglas — piano, djembe
- Kelly Sloan — voice
- Steve Smith — cello
- Neil Saungikar — percussion
- Steve Reside — percussion, voice