Chaakapesh

In fall 2018 the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal created the chamber opera Chaakapesh a lighthearted story of the hero who founded the Innu people sung in three languages Innu Cree and Inuktitut by Florent Vollant Ernest Webb and Akinisie Sivuarapik The orchestra then went on the road to perform the unique work in Quebecs Far North stopping in Kuujjuaq Salluit Kuujjuarapik OujéBougoumou Mashteuiatsh and Maliotenam Far more than just a concert film Chaakapesh puts the audience front row centre as artists and communities come together in a remarkable cultural space Poignant testimonials important discussions and Maestro Nagano as weve never seen him before