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For 60 years the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra has delighted audiences with its innovative programming and musical excellence. The WSO has become the celebrated hub of Winnipeg's rich cultural life and has gained international recognition for the International New Music Festival. Under the guidance of Music Director Alexander Mickelthwate the WSO's 2008-2009 concert performances feature world... more
The WSO outdid themselves with their "Bond and Beyond" concert celebrating 50 years of the various incarnations of James Bond movies. The orchestra was most excellent and highly enjoyable was the self-effacing and entertaining banter of conductor Michael Krajewski. I particularly enjoyed watching the percussionists - some very exciting and visceral pieces played with great artistry and... more
The Steve Bell concert was amazing, again better than expected. Natalie McMaster was also an amazing performance. Well done WSO, world class entertainment,
My husband and I have been subscribers forever, and we grow more fond of the WSO with each concert we attend. They are sublime! They make us believe the quote that "music soothes the savage soul... more
The deary departed conductor Bramwall Tovey has stated that music is to be appreciated by everyone, no matter what the level of understanding, and not self-consciously listened to. During his tenure at the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, the maestro succeeded in creating an unassuming atmosphere where accomplished musicians bring listeners everything from classical Mozart to orchestral works of... more
The recently departed conductor Bramwall Tovey has stated that music is to be appreciated by everyone, no matter what the level of understanding, and not self-consciously listened to. During his tenure at the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, the maestro succeeded in creating an unassuming atmosphere where accomplished musicians bring listeners everything from classical Mozart to orchestral works of... more