More than 100 musicians to celebrate Winnipeg Youth Orchestras centennial
For 100 years, the Winnipeg Youth Orchestras (WYO) have been providing young, aspiring Manitoba musicians with the opportunity to play symphonic music.
Eastman Youth Choir goes on tour
This past weekend was a busy one for choirs across our region.
Shannon Sawatzky from the Eastman Choral Association says their Eastman Youth Choir went on their tour this weekend.
“We set off Thursday morning for our first concert. We did a day of school tours and wrapped up on Sunday. 13 performances in four days.”
They had 54 kids in the choir this year, which is an incredible amount.
“I've been involved in that for 19 years and this is the biggest choir we've had since I started, so it's really cool to see the explosion of interest in our region.”
The voice of Stéphane Tétreault's cello rings out to launch Virtuosi season
Virtuosi Concerts opens their 2023/24 season by welcoming the charismatic and compelling Canadian cellist Stéphane Tétreault, joined in concert by pianist Sandra Murray.
Of Glow and Abandon: GroundSwell kicks off 2023-24 Season
This Wednesday, October 11th at 7:30pm at Westworth United Church, Winnipeg’s GroundSwell will kick off their 2023-24 Season with a concert called “With Glow and Abandon.”
WSO announces $1.3 million deficit at AGM
On Friday, October 6, 2023, the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra issued a press release announcing a deficit of $1 million dollars.
Find the full release below.
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Despite gradually increasing audiences, WSO financial future extremely concerning.
New month? New Reads with McNally Robinson Booksellers!
The first Friday of October has arrived and with it comes the return of McNally Robinson Booksellers' Chris Hall to the Classic 107 studio.
In addition to the latest picks in the What to Read feature, learn more about the busy return of events, book launches and the community classroom at McNally Robinson.
Bravissimo!!: Virtuosi Concert Series Unveils 2023-24 Season
Since 1991 the Virtuosi Concert Series has been delighting audiences with world class chamber music, performed by some of the best musicians on the scene.
An orchestra at the fingertips: organist Aaron James in town for solo recital
The Royal Canadian College of Organists Winnipeg Centre welcomes Toronto’s Aaron James for a solo recital at the First Presbyterian Church.
Oshki Manitou: Winnipeg Jazz musician Chuck Copenace releases CD at the Fort Garry Hotel
This Sunday October 1st at 6:30pm and 8:30pm, Jazz Winnipeg in collaboration with the Fort Garry Hotel will be presenting Winnipeg based trumpet player, arranger, and composer Chuck Copenace.