‘To be the better person’: Little Opera Company's production of ‘The Magic Flute’'

The Little Opera Company presents The Magic Flute: The Trials of Tamino and Pamina – an adaptation of the ever-popular Mozart opera done by Canadian John Greer.  

“The thing about this production that I love is that it takes this beautiful story and this beautiful opera – because it’s really spectacular music – and puts it into this little package that’s totally engaging from start to finish,” says director Rob Herriot.  

 

Ruggiero in relief: mezzo-soprano Lizzy Hoyt on MCO’s production of Alcina

The Manitoba Chamber Orchestra wraps up their 50th anniversary season with a concert-staging of Handel’s opera Alcina. MCO Music Director Anne Manson in collaboration with Geneviève Pelletier, artistic and executive director of Théâtre Cercle Molière, transport audiences to an enchanted isle where the sorceress Alcina has spellbound the knight Ruggiero. 

 

Finding the ‘groove’: continuo talk with Kerri McGonigle and Christopher Bagan

The Manitoba Chamber Orchestra closes out their 50th anniversary season with a concert staging of Handel’s opera Alcina – an MCO first!  

In collaboration with director Geneviève Pelletier, MCO Music Director Anne Manson and company plan to bring a theatrical flair to this semi-staged performance. 

Featuring world-class coloratura sopranos Tracy Dahl and Andriana Chuchman, joined by the outstanding mezzo soprano Lizzy Hoyt, the amazing contralto Rose Naggar-Tremblay, plus exciting tenor Nolan Keyler – this is not a production to be missed.  

Meet the Agassiz Artist: Catherine French

A member of the renowned Boston Symphony Orchestra since 1994, the Canadian-born violinist has established herself as a versatile and accomplished soloist and chamber musician in addition to her distinguished orchestral career – which includes a stint with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra!  

Catherine returns to the Agassiz Chamber Music Festival – 22 years after first performing – in a variety of programs and concerts.  

Learn more about her career and the music she will be performing with Agassiz by watching the full interview below!  

Meet the Agassiz artist: Daniel Bolshoy

Guitarist Daniel Bolshoy is a well-travelled concert soloist, recitalist, and avid chamber musician committed to the proselytization of his instrument. A Senior Lecturer in the Hugh Hodgson School of Music at the University of Georgia where he directs the guitar program, Bolshoy brings his undeniable talent to the outstanding roster of Agassiz Chamber Music Festival artists this year.  

No stranger to Winnipeg audiences, Bolshoy has previously performed in town with the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra, Women’s Musical Club of Winnipeg and Winnipeg Classical Guitar Society.