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    Ice Time
    The scene takes place at a national figure-skating competition. The coach is in the “kiss and cry” section reacting to her protegée’s performance.

    The orchestra prelude details a sweeping skate dance routine that ends badly for the skater (she falls, tries to regain momentum, but falls again). The skater limps onto the stage (in her guard-cov...
    Composer: Ka Nin Chan
    Librettist: Mark Brownell

    Ice Time
    Ice Time
    Gould’s Wall
    A young, extraordinarily talented musician is striving for perfection in her art. Her path to greatness? A magnificent wall.

    Bursting with the compulsion to reach the top, she invokes Canadian icon, classical pianist Glenn Gould to guide her towards dizzying heights – but the path isn’t easy. Each brick represents her art, her rigour, and her...
    Composer: Brian Current
    Librettist: Liza Balkan

    Gould’s Wall
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    Excerpts
    Ice Time – “Axel, halfloop, salchow, toe”

    A figure skater and coach review a disappointing routine together.

    Ice Time – “Once upon a time…” (aria)

    A figure skating coach reminisces about her own time in the competition spotlight.

    Ice Time – “We all fail…” (aria)

    A figure skater reflects on her experience in competition and decides to switch to a new career path.

    Ice Time – Ice Time

    After a disappointing performance a coach chastises the skater, then dreams of her glory days; the skater decides this has been her last performance.

    Gould’s Wall – Scene 1

    Louise, a young talented artist, arrives and prepares for her first climb.  She is seeking excellence, precision, and beauty.  It is a quest toward attaining perfection in her art.  Louise connects with her inspiration, support and icon: Glenn Gould.  Their journey together begins.

    Gould’s Wall – Scene 2

    Louise encounters The Teacher at the window.  The Teacher instructs on the development of rigorous, meticulous technique.  Discussion of artistic philosophy is included in the training.  Glenn recalls his own teacher.

    Gould’s Wall – Scene 3

    With a sense of freedom, Louise discovers daring, new musical terrain with Glenn's encouragement.

    Gould’s Wall – Scene 4

    The Mother appears at the window.  She shares memories, loving praise and admonishments.  The development of her child's talent and success has been her life's focus.

    Gould’s Wall – Scene 6

    Glenn tells Louise that applause should be banned.  The Housewife shares the profound impact of witnessing Glenn's performance.

    Gould’s Wall – Scene 7

    Both Louise and Glenn are tired.  They share stories about their nightmares.

    Gould’s Wall – Scene 8

    Louise and Glenn talk about their daily rituals.  Re-energized, Louise wants to get back to climbing again.  She starts muscling her way upward, urged on by thoughts of fame.  Glenn's focus turns to his various medications and need for isolation.  Glenn feels a sharp pain and struggles to support Louise.  Both start to lose their grip, and Lo...

    Gould’s Wall – Scene 9

    Glenn is lost in a painful memory of The Mother in hospital.

    Gould’s Wall – Scene 10

    The Girl calls out to Glenn.  She asks him for help with a piece of music.

    Gould’s Wall – Scene 11

    Louise is ready.  She chooses a climb, exploring and unleashing her own full voice as she travels upward.

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