Arts & Culture

In a contentious battle between students and university administration, the University Council and Senate of the Weimar University of Music have reached a decisive conclusion: the Institute for Early Music will be closed.

The University of Music Franz Liszt Weimar made the resolution on Tuesday evening, despite substantial protests. The historic German university's resolution says that early music courses will be gradually phased out starting in 2026.

In a landmark event marking its 900-year history, St Paul’s Cathedral celebrated the formal induction of two young girls from St Paul’s Cathedral School into its renowned choir.

Lila, 11, and Lois, 10, made history on Sunday, June 30, 2024, as they joined the Cathedral Choir as full choristers following specialized training and a successful probation period.

Tune in at 1p.m. as we explore the orchestral music of composer, music theorist and folklorist Leoš Janáček in honor of his 170th birthday. 

Known as one of the most important Czech composers of the new generation, Janáček struggled to find success in his lifetime. However, his music was championed by his students and by conductors. As a result, Janáček is remembered today as a fresh new voice in Czech music post Dvorak and Smetana. 

On May 24th, the Sono Luminous Record Label released a fabulous CD that features the three-time Grammy nominated chamber choir Skylark led by conductor Mathew Guard. 

Whether you are taking in all the fantastic Canada Day events around Winnipeg or heading out to the cottage or camping at one of our amazing provincial or national parks, make sure you bring Classic 107 with you!  

We have an entire day of Canadian artists and composers, from Classical to Jazz! It is 100% Canadian Content throughout the day. 

We are a little less than a quarter way through the 21st century, and between the dawn of social media, the creation of handheld computers, the Me-Too Movement, and The Covid Pandemic ...it has been an eventful quarter century. 

With this in mind; there is a fantastic exhibit taking place that is inviting viewers to ponder and think about the future through the medium of ceramic sculpture. 

Nestled in the heart of Kildonan Park, new sounds will emanate from the iconic dome of Canada’s largest open-air theatre.  

Thursday night, Rainbow Stage opens their 70th Anniversary season in historic fashion: the world premiere of Ma-Buhay: A New Musical.

Since April 27, The WAG-Qaumajuq has been featuring an exhibit called Omalluq: Pictures from My Life.

This exhibit showcases the drawings of Inuit sculptor and artist Omalluq Oshutsiaq (1948-2014). These drawings were created towards the end of Oshutsiaq’s life and are notable for their highly detailed depictions of everyday life on the southern tip of Baffin Island in Nunavut. Additionally, Oshutsiaq uniquely portrays innovative depictions of Inuit stories and myths.

Since 1960 the National Youth Orchestra (NYO) of Canada has been supporting and fostering the careers of young Canadian classical musicians from ages 16-28 to prepare them for a career as professional orchestral musicians. 

Each year more than 500 musicians audition to be part of this prestigious ensemble, and only the elite are chosen. 

Emad Zolfaghari has been crowned the winner of the 2024 Primrose International Viola Competition.

The 19-year-old from Oakville, Ont. studies at the Curtis Institute of Music where he is the co-principal viola of the Curtis Symphony Orchestra.

The prize includes $15,000 as well as invitations to perform at the 2026 American Viola Society Festival and to participate in the semi-finals of the Concert Artists Guild Competition.