We welcome to the show this month the amazing OperaQ from Toronto. They are in the process of making a queer-led Indie Operatic film about the life of Julie d’Aubigny or Mademoiselle de Maupin. You really have to read about her life as a transgressive opera singer and swordsman.

We talked to the company about the film and what it means to them to produce an Opera about such a larger-tha-life character.

So come take a listen, find out about Julie and her life as well as French Baroque Opera. I learnt so much!

We are excited to have two guests on this months CQ podcast. The first is the composer Trey Makler who tells fantastic stories with his music. The second guest and making a return to the show is Saxophonist Nick May. Jacob and I had a great time talking with the two of them and in particular about a new work written for Nick by Trey.

Do take a listen!

We welcome cellist, composer, vocalist and improviser India Gailey to this months CQ podcast. India is a multi-talented artist who works across musical genres as well as dance and other art forms.

During the show we discuss India's work, her influences and her recent album Problematica. The music from the album and the range of the Cello in this work has to be heard to be believed. Truly amazing. Oh and we have a fun time as well!