Harry Somers - Louis Riel
The story of the polarizing M\xe9tis leader and Canada\u2019s westward expansion is told in this landmark work. Composed by Harry Somers for our nation\u2019s centennial in 1967, this uniquely Canadian contribution to the opera world is returning on the work\u2019s 50th anniversary, and will help mark the 150th anniversary of Canada\u2019s Confederation.
\n\nThe National Arts Centre has joined with the Canadian Opera Company to proudly present this new production of Louis Riel.
\n\nMusic by Harry Somers
\n\nLibretto by Mavor Moore with the collaboration of Jacques Languirand