Button accordion pushes cultural connections with DreamPlay

The latest concert from DreamPlay features what can only be described as musical treasures.  

For one thing, there’s the instrument that will be featured most prominently: the button accordion, which has played a key role in musical cultures from France to New Orleans to Ukraine. The music of all of these places and more will be on full display in Spirit Reel: The Musical Worlds of Jim Hiscott, which is the other treasured element of DreamPlay’s concert. 

New voices, new music: CMI kicks off inaugural season

Young Manitoba composers take centre stage at inaugural CMI concerts. 

It takes courage, creativity and a whole lot of hustle to build a life in music. For performers, that often means collaborating with others to bring existing works to life. For composers, it’s about creating something entirely new—and hoping it gets heard more than once. But for a new generation of artists in Manitoba, it also means championing each other’s work. 

Doors Open Winnipeg showcases Winnipeg's built history

Heritage Winnipeg is preparing to showcase the hidden mysteries and stories of Winnipeg’s historic streets and buildings with its annual Doors Open Winnipeg in the coming days. The event provides an avenue for Winnipeggers to get in touch with the city that was and provide a new perspective on the infrastructure that still plays a vital part of Winnipeg’s infrastructure. 

“It really is a way to discover the entire city,” says Cindy Tugwell, executive director of Heritage Winnipeg.  

The 9 a.m. almanac: A musical hour through May 17 history

🎶 Saturday Morning Almanac – May 17 Edition!
Your 9 a.m. Hour of Musical Milestones on Classic 107 🎶

Happy Saturday, classical friends! Pour yourself a second cup of coffee and settle in for a time-travelling tour through music history — because May 17 is packed with juicy anniversaries, legendary debuts, and birthday shoutouts. Whether you’re tuning in from the kitchen, garden, or couch, this hour is all about celebrating the moments that made music history sing. Let’s dive in!

Contemporary Music Interactive shines spotlight on Manitoba’s next-gen composers

New concert series gives emerging Manitoba composers a platform.

Being a young composer is no easy path. Getting music heard and performed at a high level can feel like an uphill battle. A university degree in composition is often just the beginning, and stepping beyond the academic world into the broader musical community can be a daunting leap.