Arts & Culture

🎉 Celebrating Folklorama on Classic 107: A Global Musical Journey, Weekdays at 1 PM (August 4–8, 2025)

Classic 107 invites listeners to join us from Monday, August 4 through Friday, August 8, during the 1 PM hour, as we celebrate Folklorama 2025 through music inspired by the Argentina (Tango Pavilion), China (Chinese Pavilion), Ireland (Celtic Ireland Pavilion), Spain (Spain Pavilion), and Ukraine (Spirit of Ukraine Pavilion) pavilions —

🎶 This Saturday at 9 AM: A Musical Journey Through Iceland

As Gimli lights up for the 136th Icelandic Festival of Manitoba, we’re proud to present a broadcast hour devoted entirely to music by Icelandic composers and pieces inspired by the stunning landscapes and stories of Iceland. Tune in at 9:00 AM local time this Saturday—right in the heart of festival long‑weekend!

It’s August 1st—which means we’ve officially hit the halfway mark of summer and are headed straight into the August long weekend. Whether you’re heading to the lake, lounging on a patio, or savouring a coffee on Corydon, it’s the perfect time to slow down and soak it all in. 

And what better way to unplug from the chaos of social media, streaming overload, and the never-ending news cycle than by diving into a great book? 

Canadian Violinist Gabrielle Després Named Finalist in Prestigious International Bach Competition
Four young musicians vie for top prize in 2025 Barbash J.S. Bach String Competition

Global rhythms meet prairie beats: Space Between IV comes to Winnipeg 

U of M to host national percussion gathering Aug. 8–10 

Legacy in Harmony: Fundraiser Launched to Honour Cellist Christian Elliott
Posthumous album to celebrate Elliott’s artistry while raising awareness for ME/CFS research

10 Icelandic Classical Composers You Should Know (Because Gimli is Basically Little Iceland This Weekend)

It’s that time of year again—when the town of Gimli, Manitoba turns into a sea of Viking helmets, skyr, and family fun for the annual Íslendingadagurinn (a.k.a. the Icelandic Festival of Manitoba). And while we’re all about the Islendingadunk and finding out who can yell “Islendingadagurinn” three times fast, we thought we’d add a little classical class to the festivities.

Scottish violin virtuoso Nicola Benedetti has confirmed her long-rumoured relationship with American jazz legend Wynton Marsalis — and revealed the pair are not only married but recently welcomed their first child together.

Manitoba’s Summer Band Camps Strike a Chord with Young Musicians 
Presented by the Manitoba Band Association, camps offer music, mentorship and community across the province 

David Korevaar’s Beethoven Journey: A Monumental Cycle with Heart, Intellect—and a Bit of Mozart