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For 2011/12, Music Director and Conductor Anne Manson promises, "a really interesting Manitoba Chamber Orchestra season with a big range of music and fantastic guest artists." The lineup brings some familiar names back to the MCO stage, and introduces some fresh faces from faraway places.
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Wednesday, 14 September 2011
Anne Manson, who has worked and recorded with Philip Glass, has planned an all-Glass program with pianist Michael Riesman, director of the Philip Glass Ensemble. MCO will record this repertoire for a compact disc on the Orange Mountain Music label.
Tuesday, 1 November 2011
The founding director of the Tafelmusik Chamber Choir, Ivars Taurins, and The Winnipeg Singers present a Handel-centric baroque program.
Wednesday, 23 November 2011
Anne Manson presents pianist Stewart Goodyear, who last performed with the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra 20 years ago, when he was just twelve years old! He'll premiere his own new piano concerto, Eclipse.
Tuesday, 10 January 2012
Quebec composer Serge Arcuri is MCO's first ever composer-in-residence. Guest conductor Scott Yoo and Karl Stobbe will introduce his work to Winnipeg, with Episodes.
Tuesday, 7 February — and — Wednesday, 8 February 2012
Subscribers and ticket-buyers alike will be able to choose from two performances. Countertenor Daniel Taylor will introduce Winnipeg to his Theatre of Early Music. We mentioned Purcell above, but also on this program will be O Nata Lux by Thomas Tallis. Manitoba Opera co-presents.
Tuesday, 28 February 2012
As we said, Anne Manson does a fair bit of work in Spain, and this has shaped two concerts for this season. Cellist Asier Polo will perform Haydn and Boccherini concertos; also, more music from composer-in-residence Serge Arcuri.
Tuesday, 10 April 2012
When percussionist Evelyn Glennie last toured with us, she and Anne Manson planned this baroque-themed concert, but the two of them have cooked up an added new music twist.
Wednesday, 25 April 2012
Two other friends from Spain: guest conductor Jesus Amigo and soprano Cristina Faus, will perform works by Rodrigo, Turina, Albéniz and de Falla.
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
When violinist James Ehnes last 'play/conducted' the MCO, the Orchestra became as "...responsive as his fabled $4.5m Stradivarius" —Holly Harris.
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Make this the season you subscribe to the MCO! Subscribers enjoy many benefits like ticket exchange privileges and a free compact disc, but, most of all, they enjoy six or nine glorious concerts in Westminster Church! Call 783-7377 with your order today! Click the links below to add your subscription to your shopping cart! Prices include GST:
Adult 9-concert subscription: $193.50
Senior 9-concert subscription: $183.15
Student 9-concert subscription: $67.50
Adult 6-concert subscription: $147.00
Senior 6-concert subscription: $134.10
Student 6-concert subscription: $45.00
Casual tickets
Casual tickets will be available 15 August 2011.
Prices are as follows, including GST:
Adult tickets: $26.50
Senior tickets: $24.50
Student tickets: $7.50
Anne Manson / Music Director and Conductor
MCO’s 2011/12 season is sponsored by The Great-West Life Assurance Company. Support has been received from Media sponsors Winnipeg Free Press, CBC Radio One 990, CBC Radio 2 98.3, Espace musique 89,9 and Golden West Radio. Heartstrings gala sponsor: Mann Financial Assurance Limited. Sponsor of open dress rehearsals: Canadian Bridge Federation. Arts Accessibility Program: Sun Life Financial Touring support: Travel Manitoba.
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