Arts & Culture

In one of their final concerts of the season, the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra presents Manitoba Remembers: A Covid Elegy.

A free musical event exploring the profound impacts of the pandemic, while also offering hope and dealing through stories, images and, of course, the power of music. 

This weekend, the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra presents a satellite concert at the Théâtre Cercle Molière. 

Titled “Strum and Sing” — a play on the late 18th/early 19th century Sturm und Drang (German for “storm and stress”) artistic movement — the music of Carl Maria von Weber plus contemporary acclaimed American composers Jessie Montgomery and Jennifer Higdon will be featured in this concert. 

Friday, April 22nd, is Earth Day — and we’ve got all sorts of music to fete our home planet! 

In 1970, the first Earth Day celebration took place in the United States. It has since grown to include more than 1 billion people in over 190 countries. 

Throughout the day on Winnipeg’s Classic 107, we’ll be celebrating with music inspired by the outdoors, our planet, the animals that live here, and more. Every piece of music will tie into our planet in some way.

This Friday and Saturday Night April 22nd and 23rd, the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra will be joined by the man, the myth, the legend Paul Schafer.

Known for his long-time friendship with David Letterman, working as music director for the world’s most dangerous the CBS Orchestra, Shaffer will be taking audience members on a symphonic journey through his illustrious musical life.

Singing is considered to be a universal language, and unity amongst the the world’s voices is the dream of one choir with members across multiple continents. 

Learn more about the World Choir for Peace in a conversation with conductor Nicol Matt, member and choral spokesperson Elizabeth Parsons and Manitoba singer Scott Reimer. 

Tonight, the WMC McLellan Competition for Solo Performance takes place at Jubilee Place Auditorium featuring the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and three finalists competing for their share in $20,000 worth of prize monies awarded. 

Known for his extraordinary technique and sincerely communicative performances, Winnipeg-born, Toronto-based Métis cellist David Liam Roberts is quickly establishing himself as one of the most exciting Canadian cellists of his generation

This week, three finalists perform alongside maestro Daniel Raiskin and the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra in the final round of the Women’s Musical Club of Winnipeg McClellan Competition for Solo Performance, at Jubilee Place Auditorium. 

Born and raised in Thunder Bay, Ontario, violinist Gregory Lewis completed an undergraduate degree at the University of Manitoba before further studies at Yale University and Colburn School. He is currently pursuing his Doctor of Musical Arts degree at Yale University, studying with Ani Kavafian as a George W. Miles fellowship recipient.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest pianists of his time, Radu Lupu passed away on April 17, 2022.

Born in Galați, Romania, Lupu began studying piano at the age of six and went on to win three of the world’s most prestigious piano competitions: the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition (1966), the George Enescu International Piano Competition (1967), and the Leeds International Pianoforte Competition (1969).

A renowned interpreter of great composers — Brahms, Mozart, Grieg — he is perhaps best known for his insightful recordings of Schubert and Beethoven. 

Are you a young, talented musician looking for an exciting performance opportunity? Do you know a skilled senior musician who should be introduced to the broader Winnipeg music-loving community? 

The Virtuosi Young Artist Program is currently accepting applications for their 2022-23 Young Artist Program. 

After two years of pandemic pivots and online concerts, the TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival is set to take the real-life stage again in 2022.