Few great works of music have taken so long to get to a finished product as Brahms’s Symphony No. 1. It took 21 years from sketches to finishing touches, and certified his name alongside Bach and Beethoven a...

Dvořák is described as “arguably the most versatile composer of his time”. The young Czech’s gift for delectable melody and lilting orchestrations shows the Bohemian spirit in his Sixth Symphony. Edouard Lal...

We kick off Beethoven’s 250th birthday with his Triple Concerto. Beethoven forged new paths in the heroic, liberating Eroica Symphony, taking the realm of the symphony to new heights never before achieved. T...

Edvard Grieg’s Peer Gynt music has permeated pop culture to an incredible degree, but you’ll also want to discover Grieg’s tune-filled Holberg Suite – a valentine to 18th century dance. Sibelius’s light, fre...

Our Beethoven 250th anniversary year continues with a piano extravaganza - all of Beethoven's Piano Concertos and his Choral Fantasy over two evenings! The young Beethoven made his mark as a brilliant pianis...

DA DA DA DUNNNNN... perhaps the four most recognizable notes in classical music. Premiering in 1808, Beethoven's Fifth Symphony is a riveting work requiring no introduction. In 1824, Hector Berlioz compos...

Symphonic Dances was Sergei Rachmaninoff’s last work and he summoned every bit of his vast resources in this vivid orchestral showpiece. WSO Composer-in-Residence Harry Stafylakis’ Into Oblivion is his secon...

A program designed and ideally suited to the intimate surroundings of Westminster United Church and its magnificent Casavant Frères organ. We will welcome back Sarah Svendsen who will show it off in Francis ...

American composer Michael Daugherty is one of the most widely performed of his generation. He joins us in person on this opening concert of the Winnipeg New Music Festival for the dazzling Fire and Blood vio...

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a… symphony! In this closing concert of the WNMF, Michael Daugherty explores the world of Superman comics in his stunning Metropolis Symphony. Lex Luthor, Krypton and Lois Lan...

Composed near the end of his life, Béla Bartok’s Third Piano Concerto was dedicated to his wife Ditta’s talents as an outstanding pianist. We welcome soloist Zoltán Fejérvari – First-Prize winner of the 2017...

Tchaikovsky’s elegant and romantic Violin Concerto is so beloved, we often forget it was first considered unplayable. but today’s leading violinists master yesterday’s most fiendish difficulties and have mad...

Pacho Flores was awarded First Prize in the “Maurice André” International Contest, the most renowned trumpet competition in the world. Trained in the marvellous El Sistema program in Venezuela, as was our gu...

The action-packed adventure pits man against prehistoric predators in the ultimate battle for survival. Featuring visually stunning imagery and groundbreaking special effects, this epic film is sheer movie m...

Watch Jack Skellington plot to take over Christmas in Tim Burton’s fantastical tale The Nightmare Before Christmas. This “instant classic for both kids and grownups” (WOR Radio) comes to life like never befo...

Grab your broom and get ready for the tasks ahead! The Triwizard Tournament comes to Hogwarts™ in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ in Concert. Relive the magic of Harry Potter™ soaring across the big scr...

From smooth Latin beats to rhythmic Brazilian samba to beautiful French ballads, Pink Martini does it all. Featuring a dozen musicians, Pink Martini has performed its diverse repertoire in over 25 languages ...

Musical treasures abound in our Danube-inspired program. A wonderful lookback to the old country, its songs, dances, joys and celebrations that are part of everyone who has lived on its banks and loved its u...

“Holy WSO, Batman!” Whether high-flying, wall-crawling, or Batmobile-riding, superheroes always get the coolest capes, the coolest cars – and the coolest theme songs. CJOB’s The Couch Potatoes return to t...

"New York Voices lives up to its reputation as the most exciting vocal ensemble in current jazz." -Boston Herald New York Voices bring their wonderful arrangements, dare-devil scatting, and smooth harmon...

KUNÉ – Canada’s Global Orchestra, is in a class by itself! Conceived and developed by the Royal Conservatory of Music, KUNÉ explores and celebrates Canada’s cultural diversity. The virtuoso musicians of K...

Mark Masri showcases his powerful tenor voice and charismatic stage presence with stirring symphonic arrangements to melt your heart. With spine tingling vocals on timeless Italian songs with their emotional...

“Dizzying acts defy gravity and leave its lucky audiences in awe” -Los Angeles Times If you loved Cirque de la Symphonie, you’ll love this must-see season spectacular. Based in Los Angeles and formed by Ci...

Adapted from George and Ira Gershwin’s 1930 musical Girl Crazy, the romantic comedy musical Crazy For You™ ran on Broadway for four years, winning three Tony Awards including Best Musical. Our concert versio...

Bridging the gap between rock and classical music, the WSO shows its mettle in a powerful symphonic homage to one of music’s most legendary bands. The renowned Jeans ‘N Classics band and energetic lead singe...

2019 JUNO Winner, 2018 Polaris Prize Winner “If the younger generation doesn’t start to reclaim and revitalize our language, we’re going to lose it forever. When I came into a better understanding of my l...

A perfect way to usher in the festive season, Handel's cherished holiday treasure is a WSO tradition. Celebrated soloists, the CMU Festival Chorus and the famous Hallelujah chorus make Messiah a breathtaking...

Folk and indie rock sensation and six-time JUNO Award-winner Serena Ryder makes her symphonic debut. Rising to stardom with her hit singles Weak in the Knees and Little Bit of Red, she is adored by fans, pee...

The WSO is thrilled to present Renée Fleming's Music and the Mind seminar on September 18, 2019 at 5:30 pm at the Centennial Concert Hall. Ms. Fleming will also be joined by Dr. Demitre Serletis, Associat...

Gilles Fournier, bass Daniel Roy, percussion Mike Janzen, piano Steve Bell returns to the WSO for his first non-holiday concert in over 10 years, revisiting classic scores from his award-winning Symphon...

Tadeusz Biernacki, conductor 50 years of spirit and song! Hoosli’s 50th Anniversary Gala Concert features guest performances by the WSO, soprano Andriana Chuchman, accordionist Myron Kurjewicz and the Rus...

Will Stroet of Will's Jams is a JUNO-, WCMA- and CFMA-nominated musician, CBC Kids, Universal Kids and Kidoodle TV star, educator and dad, well loved for his original rock, folk, and blues music with witty w...

A perennial favourite! Raymond Briggs’s heartwarming holiday classic film brings the story of a little boy who wakes up to find that everything has turned snow-white! He rushes out to build a snowman, who co...

It was only a matter of time before our music director Daniel and Manitoba treasure Al Simmons got together! The whole orchestra will be on display to introduce all their instruments in Prokofiev’s wonderful...

This show has everything, including the kitchen sink! The Centennial Concert Hall transforms itself into the home of percussionist Vern Griffiths in this unique and energetic program. Through great symphonic...

The Aboriginal School of Dance presents Te’Pakohp (Seven) which celebrates the seven traditional teachings of the First Nations People – love, respect, honesty, courage, humility, wisdom and truth – weaving ...