Toasting the high notes: 'Opera by the Pint' returns

One of life’s simple pleasures is sitting on a patio, feeling the sun shining while sipping on a crisp, cool beverage.  

Add to that live music and you’re in for a real treat.  

The folks over at Flipside Opera and Art Song Collective have embraced that winning combination with their seasonal hit, “Opera by the Pint” at Little Brown Jug Brewing Co.   

Intermezzo at 1p.m.: jazzy classical selections in honour of the TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival

The 35th TD Winnipeg International Jazz festival kicked off on Friday, June 14th. Featuring some of the best local and international jazz musicians performing over nine nights, this year's festival features a killer line up of talent. 

In celebration of this beloved Winnipeg summer tradition, Classic 107 will feature jazz-inspired compositions every day this week during the 1 p.m. hour:

'Playing' to the social aspect of kids' lives through music at Sistema Winnipeg

It isn't an overstatement to say that Sistema Winnipeg changes lives. 

In partnership with the Seven Oaks and Winnipeg School Divisions, the afterschool initiative aims to help youth make a difference in their world and communities through the skills and connections developed through music.  

 

Pedalling to the Pit: Meet the WSO double bassist who bikes to performances

Over the past five days, Winnipeggers have been encouraged to swap four wheels for two and embrace an alternative form of transport during Bike Week Winnipeg.  

For one musician in the city, biking around – and outside – the town happens all 52 weeks of the year. 

“I like to say that Bike Week and Bike to Work Day are one of my favourite holidays of the year,” says WSO Assistant Principal Double Bassist and Bike Winnipeg Board member Daniel Perry.  

 

Masterful Haydn: Canadian cellist Cameron Crozman records Haydn’s Cello Concertos

On May 31 Atma Classique released a brand-new recording of Haydn’s two cello concertos. The disc also features music of iconic Canadian composer Jaques Hetu; his Rondeau for Cello and Orchestra 

This recording features the outstanding Canadian Cellist Cameron Crozman and Le Violins du Roy led by Nicolas Ellis. 

The Girl From Ipanema: Jazz Winnipeg salutes Astrud Gilberto with the Nova Brasil Collective

On Friday, June 14th, the 35th Annual TD International Jazz Festival starts. Local musicians and musicians and form all over the world will converge on the center of the continent to perform and take part in nine days of great music. 

Coming up this Monday, June 17th at 7pm and 9:30pm at The Fort Garry Hotel Club Room, Jazz Winnipeg will be saluting the legendary Bossa Nova Singer Astrud Gilberto. 

Singing OUT for 25 years: Rainbow Harmony Project celebrates milestone anniversary

For a quarter century, Rainbow Harmony Project has proudly raised its voice in song and social awareness.  

Winnipeg’s choral community of 2SLGBTQIA+ folks and allies mark their 25th anniversary with a spring concert, “Connect.” 

“We’re really excited,” says artistic director Brittany Mielnichuk. “Not only are we an arts organization, we’re a queer arts organization. It’s a big deal to us.”