Reaffirming identity through music: the Shelest Duo on the re-release of Ukrainian Rhapsody
It has been more than six weeks since Russia invaded Ukraine, displacing millions of people, killing thousands and injuring thousands more. In the midst of horrific, grisly acts of violence and terror, the Ukrainian people have remained strong and united — at home and in the diaspora.
Celebrated Canadian conductor Boris Brott killed in hit-and-run in Hamilton
Celebrated Canadian conductor Boris Brott has died after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run in Hamilton Tuesday morning.
He was 78.
An officer of the Order of Canada and the Order of Quebec, as well as a member of the Order of Ontario, Brott founded the National Academy Orchestra of Canada and the Brott Music Festival, Canada's largest orchestral music festival.
A musical journey through the Baroque
Baroque fans rejoice!
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‘There’s a lot of supportive money’; Deadline approaches for WMC Scholarships
Calling all young musical artists! Join the ranks of Keri-Lynn Wilson, David Moroz, Mel Braun, Rosemary Siemens, Keith Dyrda, Madeline Hildebrand and more as a WMC Scholarship winner.
For more than a century, the Women’s Musical Club of Winnipeg (WMC) has not only brought world-renowned performers to the city, they have also fostered the talents of local, emerging musical artists through scholarships and performance opportunities.
“It’s part of our mission statement that we support evolving musicians,” says Joanne Pearson of the WMC.
CMC Manitoba Chapter raises money superstar Manitoba music students
Since 1958 the Canadian Music Competition (CMC) has been showcasing the very best in Canadian classical music. Divided up into age groups beginning with seven and under, students are selected from a Provincial round of competition to compete in the national competition that is being held in Quebec City this year.
Classical and jazz winners at the Grammys
On music's biggest night, singer, songwriter, bandleader and all-round talent Jon Batiste was the biggest winner with 5 wins including the prestigious album of the year award Sunday for “We Are.”
The superduo Silk Sonic (singer Bruno Mars and rapper and singer Anderson .Paak) won four Grammys, including song of the year with their debut "Leave the Door Open.”
Here's a look at all the nominees and winners of the classical music categories.
Government tells arts bodies to suspend cultural events funded by Russian state
Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez has asked arts bodies that get federal funding to suspend all cultural activities involving Russians linked to Vladimir Putin's regime in protest of his invasion of Ukraine.
Canadian Heritage has written to organizations receiving the department's funding, asking them to cancel tours and co-productions bankrolled by Russian or Belarusian state organizations.
What to Read with McNally Robinson Booksellers : The April edition
After surviving this cold, snowy winter we in Winnipeg have just had, Chris Hall from McNally Robinson Booksellers has obviously spent the tail end of winter holed up, reading some great books. Here are his suggestions for what to read as we emerge from our winter cabin fever:
The Gryphons Return! Canadian Trio plays music of Ukrainian composer Valentyn Silvestrov, Shostakovich and Beethoven
The Gryphons Return! Canadian Trio plays music of Ukrainian composer Valentyn Silvestrov, Shostakovich and Beethoven
This Saturday April 2nd at 7:30pm at St. Andrews United Church, The Virtuosi Concert Series will be welcoming back to Winnipeg the Gryphon Trio. The concert is called Homage A Harry, and pays tribute to long time Virtuosi Artistic Director Harry Strub. This concert will feature music of Shostakovich, Beethoven and the Ukrainian composer Valentyn Silvestrov.