Renowned and Grammy-nominated composer René Dupéré’s compositions played a key role in shaping the artistic universe of Cirque du Soleil. Join us as René Dupéré discusses how musical composition in theatrical drama plays a foundational role: not just accompaniment or narrative support. It is the score, not the under-score. René Dupéré is deeply engaged in the cultural impact of music in society. His compositions have been widely nourished and shared across cultural and national lines for well over four decades. We will also delve into the subject of emerging technologies augmenting the expression for both composition and audience reach. The benefits and pitfalls of what is now the Meta. Join us as we gaze into the horizon of musical composition.