The Singing Cello: Renowned Cellist Bion Tsang releases latest CD called “Cantabile”
Last month The Universal Music Group released the latest CD by American cello virtuoso Bion Tsang. Titled “Cantabile” this latest CD features two of the most important works for the cello and orchestra, Schumann’s A Minor Cello Concerto and Tchaikovsky’s Rococo Variations. Joining Tsang on the recording is the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, which is led by conductor and Violinist Scott Yoo.
‘To be the better person’: Little Opera Company's production of ‘The Magic Flute’'
The Little Opera Company presents The Magic Flute: The Trials of Tamino and Pamina – an adaptation of the ever-popular Mozart opera done by Canadian John Greer.
“The thing about this production that I love is that it takes this beautiful story and this beautiful opera – because it’s really spectacular music – and puts it into this little package that’s totally engaging from start to finish,” says director Rob Herriot.
MCO announces new executive director
In a press release, the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra has announced their new executive director.
[Full press release]
The Manitoba Chamber Orchestra is pleased to announce Sean McManus as its new Executive Director.
Sistema send-off for RBC Assistant Conductor Naomi Woo
After four seasons with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, RBC Assistant Conductor Naomi Woo is set to leave and take on new musical challenges and opportunities elsewhere.
“Inspirational” is how Woo describes her time in the city.
Ruggiero in relief: mezzo-soprano Lizzy Hoyt on MCO’s production of Alcina
The Manitoba Chamber Orchestra wraps up their 50th anniversary season with a concert-staging of Handel’s opera Alcina. MCO Music Director Anne Manson in collaboration with Geneviève Pelletier, artistic and executive director of Théâtre Cercle Molière, transport audiences to an enchanted isle where the sorceress Alcina has spellbound the knight Ruggiero.
Finding the ‘groove’: continuo talk with Kerri McGonigle and Christopher Bagan
The Manitoba Chamber Orchestra closes out their 50th anniversary season with a concert staging of Handel’s opera Alcina – an MCO first!
In collaboration with director Geneviève Pelletier, MCO Music Director Anne Manson and company plan to bring a theatrical flair to this semi-staged performance.
Featuring world-class coloratura sopranos Tracy Dahl and Andriana Chuchman, joined by the outstanding mezzo soprano Lizzy Hoyt, the amazing contralto Rose Naggar-Tremblay, plus exciting tenor Nolan Keyler – this is not a production to be missed.
TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival kicks off Wednesday
Get ready to “Groove Together,” Winnipeg.
That's the theme to this year’s TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival and audiences will have plenty of opportunity to do exactly that.
Meet the Agassiz Artist: Catherine French
A member of the renowned Boston Symphony Orchestra since 1994, the Canadian-born violinist has established herself as a versatile and accomplished soloist and chamber musician in addition to her distinguished orchestral career – which includes a stint with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra!
Catherine returns to the Agassiz Chamber Music Festival – 22 years after first performing – in a variety of programs and concerts.
Learn more about her career and the music she will be performing with Agassiz by watching the full interview below!