Arts & Culture

Violinists Nikki and Timothy Chooi are both decorated soloists in their own right; and, deservedly celebrated together as a pair of Canada’s most talented musical siblings. 

This week, they return to Winnipeg and join the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra as part of the Spring Festival.

With music of Baroque masters on the program — including a performance of the Vivaldi Concerto for 2 Violins in A minor — the brothers are joined by harpsichordist and leader Luc Beauséjour in what should be a brilliant evening of music making. 

Surrounded by the bombed buildings of his hometown, cellist Denys Karachevtsev takes to the street to perform music of Johann Sebastian Bach. 

Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv has experienced relentless bombardment by Russian forces since the invasion began on February 24, 2022. 

“I love my heroic city which is now struggling to survive the war,” wrote Karachevtsev in the note accompanying the clip. “I believe we can restore and rebuild our city and our country when the war is over.” 

On February 11, 2022. Canadian violin superstar Angele Dubeau released the 46th album of her career. Joined by her all female ensemble La Pieta, this Cd titled “Elle” celebrates 25 years of La Pieta performing on the international stage.

Music N Mavens at the Rady JCC brings a little bit of everything to the afternoon concert series. Thus far, audiences have heard the sounds of a clarinet duo, a solo harp, talented trios, brass band and more. 

On Tuesday afternoon, in the second-to-last concert, Music N Mavens welcomes Indian City.

Over the past three decades, the University of Manitoba Singers have honed the musicianship and performance skills of countless students, exploring new and traditional choral repertoire in dynamic local, national and international concerts. 

Friday, March 25, under the direction of Dr. Elroy Friesen, current University Singers are joined by an alumni choir to perform the exultant and exhilarating choruses — and double choruses! — from Handel’s oratorio Solomon. 

The Winnipeg Youth Orchestras (WYO) give like-minded, passionate young musicians the opportunity to better their playing in a symphonic setting while exploring some of the great works in the repertoire. 

On Monday night, the senior group, the WYO Youth Symphony, performs in their Wintertide Concert. 

April showers bring May flowers, so the saying goes. But what about March jazz?

The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra celebrates the new season this weekend with their show titled Up Jumped Spring featuring vocalist Helen White. 

This weekend, the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra presents a few of their favourite things in a Pops’ showcase featuring the best of Rodgers and Hammerstein.

May the luck – and MUSIC! – of the Irish be with you this March 17th! 

Throughout the day on Winnipeg's Classic 107, share in music of the Emerald Isle. 

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