"In a world upside down, they journey through a desert of their own making.”

Accompanied by some of Vancouver’s finest from the realms of indie, folk, classical music and dance, Rick Maddocks performs his original, sprawling song-cycle inspired by the climate emergency and spaghetti-western film soundtracks.

‍Blue Horse Opera features a rich and eccentric musical palette, including twangy guitar, soprano vocals, trumpet and flamenco dance … plus a lyrical narrative that plumbs the environmental and emotional depths.

"I'm extremely pleased that Pi is able to bring Rick Maddocks' visionary opus to you this June. This is the first live rendition of the Blue Horse Opera record, which is celebrating its release this year.

The Provocateur's Performance series expands the traditional definitions of genre to bring you powerful events that use art to explore a range of questions, styles and themes. The Blue Horse Opera is no exception and promises to be a great night. Tickets go on-sale in the new year."

RW