The Bear and the Wild Rose: Love

Program

Episode one of a four-part online series exploring themes of Love, Home, Magic, and Resilience. This collaboration between much-loved Canadian musician and humanitarian Tom Jackson and the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra aims to uplift communities everywhere through music, storytelling, dance, and visual art. The series premieres four new works by Indigenous composers Cris Derksen, Sonny-Ray Day Rider, Jessica McMann, and J. Alex Young, with artwork by Rita Wildschut and choreography by Alejandro Ronceria.

TOM JACKSON, M.B. SOLOMON, TIM THORNEY No Regrets
TOM JACKSON Red Moon
TOM JACKSON Nobody
CRIS DERKSEN Love is a Battlefield

A new episode will be released online every Sunday afternoon in February. Registration is not required.

Tom Jackson describes the show as great medicine for those age 9 to 90 and suggests anyone younger or older should watch with a friend or family. If you are unsure whether the content is suitable for your family, feel free to watch it first and use your own discretion.