Arts & Culture

Hundreds of musicians from more than 20 British orchestras have united in a call for urgent reform of copyright law, demanding a fair share of streaming royalties for all performers—not just headliners.

The second week of the Winnipeg Baroque Festival gets underway in earnest this week with the largest ensemble to perform in the festival’s history taking the stage at the Crescent Arts Centre. 

Growing up in Winnipeg, Linda Trinh participated in her family’s Buddhist faith without question. It was one way of finding stability within her family’s life as Vietnamese immigrants in Winnipeg’s West End, especially after the death of her father when she was only seven years old.  

The Winnipeg Baroque Festival is well underway, and local audiences have been basking in a rich lineup of early music masterpieces since March 30. But one of the most anticipated events of the festival is still to come: a performance of Membra Jesu Nostri by the choir at All Saints Anglican Church led by Dr.

It all began as a group of musicians at the Winnipeg Belgian Club in 1975, sharing the swinging sounds of big band. They dubbed themselves the Executive Orchestra, and over time, the group added the sounds of rock and roll to the swing music of the 40’s and 50’s and even added a vocalist. 

Fast forward five decades, and the Executive Big Band (as they are now known) are celebrating their 50th anniversary with a special evening of music at the Park Theatre in South Osborne.  

If you’ve been hearing a bit more harpsichord than usual on your morning commute—or suddenly feel the urge to wear lace cuffs and take up the viola d’amore—it’s probably because the Winnipeg Baroque Festival is in full swing! And here at Classic 107, we’re diving deep into the powdered-wig world of one of the Baroque era’s boldest musical personalities: Francesco Maria Veracini.

If you find yourself in the Exchange District in downtown Winnipeg, longing for a view of the light outside of the city, the 210 Gallery on Princess Street is the place to visit for the month of April.  

It’s Bach day in Winnipeg!

As part of the 2025 Winnipeg Baroque Festival, the Royal Canadian College of Organists is hosting its beloved Bach Marathon Concert at Young United Church this afternoon—and we at Classic 107 are getting in on the fun early with a Saturday morning playlist that’s all Bach, all hour long.

Renowned jazz guitarist and Chicago icon George Freeman has passed away at the age of 97. Freeman died on April 1, just days before he was set to celebrate his 98th birthday with performances at the legendary Green Mill Cocktail Lounge. The shows on April 11 and 12 will now serve as tribute concerts in his honour, led by his three bandmates.

One could make the case that photography is the world’s most ubiquitous art form. It has a low barrier for entry into the medium, and everyone can appreciate the thousand words that each photo communicates.

Photography enthusiasts will have plenty of chances over the next three weeks to engage with a wide variety of prints, developments and camera types during the Flash Photographic Festival, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2025. 56 unique venues across the province will showcase different artists ranging from beginners and seasoned veterans.