Hockey Noir The Opera Tickets

Hockey Noir The Opera is a gripping bilingual graphic/chamber opera created by composer André Ristic and librettist Cecil Castellucci. Through multimedia projections and a fusion of French and English, the work explores contemporary themes with a distinct, performance-forward approach. Produced by Ensemble Contemporain de Montréal (ECM+) and Continuum Contemporary Music (Toronto), Hockey Noir has toured across Canada and Europe, bringing a modern opera experience to diverse audiences.

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Biographical notes: André Ristic (music) and Cecil Castellucci (libretto) collaborated to create Hockey Noir The Opera, a work that blends contemporary composition with a cinematic sensibility. The production is marked by bilingual storytelling, innovative projections, and a chamber-sized ensemble, offering an intimate yet expansive listening experience. Early key productions took place in Montreal at the Monument-National (May 3–4, 2018) and in Toronto at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts (May 10–11, 2018). The project also reached Belgium (Ars Musica, Mons and Schaerbeek; 2018/2019), demonstrating its cross-border appeal. The touring footprint in 2018 included nationwide Canadian exposure, with Belgium engagements following shortly after. While public sources do not currently show confirmed dates for 2025, fans can stay connected with ECM+ for ongoing announcements. For inquiries, We’ve got you covered with easy access to tickets and event details.

Social media: While Hockey Noir The Opera does not maintain dedicated official channels, ECM+ maintains an active presence on official platforms, where updates related to the project are shared. For current news and links, check ECM+ and Continuum Contemporary Music's pages.