Arts & Culture

Shakespeare’s axiom, “All the world’s a stage,” rings especially true at the Winnipeg Fringe Festival with performers descending onto its stages from all over the world. That includes The Tempestuous, an amalgam of works by the Bard underscored with a wide range of classical pieces.  

The difference between the mountainous, forested landscapes of Banff and the bustling, cultural-filled city of Berlin could hardly be starker. While both are a part of Cristina Gomez Godoy’s artistic community, they both hold different roles in her musical life.  

One of the most beloved parts of summer in Winnipeg’s fine arts community has returned to the Lyric Theatre stage at Assiniboine Park. The Royal Winnipeg Ballet will present a wide range of works performed by three different divisions at its annual Ballet in the Park performances, including a creative movement class from its recreational division, a range of pieces shared by students in the RWB School, and a featured performance of excerpts from T’əl: The Wild Man of the Woods by the RWB’s professional division.  

Chuck Mangione, Jazz Great Who Made the World "Feel So Good," Dies at 84

Chuck Mangione, the Grammy-winning flugelhornist and trumpeter whose unmistakable sound helped bridge jazz and pop in the 1970s and beyond, died July 22 at the age of 84 in his hometown of Rochester, New York. Best known for his 1978 crossover hit “Feels So Good,” Mangione leaves behind a legacy that reshaped how jazz could live in the mainstream — melodic, emotional, and accessible, yet still steeped in the artform’s rich traditions.

Loughborough physicists unveil the 'world's smallest violin'—and it's thinner than a human hair

Tiny platinum violin is more than just a joke—it’s a breakthrough in nanotech research

If you’re thinking of filing a dramatic complaint about exams or class schedules at Loughborough University, you might want to brace yourself for a microscopic dose of sarcasm.

Classical, jazz, and traditional Arabic music collide in the works of Karim al-Zand. To hear him tell it, though, the inspiration points come from outside the world of music.  

“I usually tell people my music is, with some exceptions, usually inspired by something that’s non-musical,” he says. “That can be any number of things from visual to textual-literary. Some of my pieces are based on paintings of different kinds.” 

House Republicans Propose Renaming Kennedy Center Opera House After Melania Trump

Move sparks political controversy as GOP-led committee advances amendment to rename iconic venue

In a controversial move that has stirred political debate and public scrutiny, House Republicans have advanced a proposal to rename the Opera House at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., after former First Lady Melania Trump.

The wide-open landscapes of North Dakota are not necessarily the landscapes that inspire avant-garde free improvisation. For double bassist Gahlord Dewald, that vast emptiness represents the canvas on which he has based his artistic career. 

Rest in Power, Prince of Darkness: Ozzy Osbourne Dies at 76—And Why We’re Talking About It on Classic 107

It’s a dark day for rock fans around the globe.

Michael Blais Named Executive Director of Manitoba Opera 
Longtime staff member reflects on his journey, vision, and the future of opera in Manitoba