MATRIARCHS AND MELODIES

OPERA, INDIGENOUS

JUN 21 SATURDAY 7–8PM

On National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrate Indigenous music through a blend of classical and contemporary works featuring arias by Métis composer Ian Cusson, selections from Louis Riel and evocative pieces by Serbian-Canadian composer, Ana Sokolović. Emma Pennell, one of Canada’s rising opera stars, brings the depth of her expressive soprano voice to each piece, reflecting both personal and cultural narratives.

Summer Music in the Garden is made possible through the generosity of our partners and donors. Special thanks to the City of Toronto and founding patron and Toronto Music Garden champion Dr. James D. Fleck, our founding donors and our 2025 program supporters, including The Lewitt Family Foundation, Hodgson Family Foundation, The McLean Foundation, The Lloyd Carr-Harris Foundation and the generosity of our audiences.