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Join us for an unforgettable evening with the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the Crescent Arts Centre, located at 525 Wardlaw Avenue, Winnipeg. The concert, titled "TEMPEST," promises a captivating journey from the serene waters of Bach to the stormy intensity of Shostakovich and back, under the masterful leadership of MCO's concertmaster, Karl Stobbe, on violin, and the talented Andrew Armstrong on piano. The evening's program includes a diverse selection of works that showcase the depth and versatility of classical music. The concert will open with Josef Suk's "Meditation on an Old Bohemian Chorale St. Wenceslas for Strings," followed by Dmitri Shostakovich's "Sonata for Violin and Piano." After an intermission, the audience will be treated to Johann Sebastian Bach's "Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major, BWV 1050," and the "Chaconne from Partita No. 2 in D Min for Strings," offering a sublime conclusion to the night's performance. The concert begins at 7:30 pm, offering an evening of exquisite music that bridges the gap between tranquility and tempestuousness. Casual tickets go on sale June 15, 2024, with early bird packages available now. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the brilliance of the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra in an intimate setting. For tickets and more information, visit the MCO website or call the Ticketline at 204-783-7377. Bundle up and save with our special ticket packages for a season of breathtaking performances.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of classical music as the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra presents "3/DIALOGUE" on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the Crescent Arts Centre, located at 525 Wardlaw Avenue. The concert is set to begin at 7:30 pm. This special performance will feature the extraordinary talents of pianists Simone Dinnerstein and Awadagin Pratt, under the baton of conductor Anne Manson. Audiences will be treated to a miraculous meeting of two piano giants, harmonizing and counterpointing through the intricate double piano concertos of Johann Sebastian Bach and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The program includes Bach's Concerto for Two Pianos, No. 3, BWV 1062 in C minor, and Mozart's Two Piano Concerto No. 10, K. 365, with an interlude of John Adams' Shaker Loops. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the soul-stirring dialogue between these renowned musicians as they bring the masterpieces of Bach and Mozart to life. Casual tickets go on sale June 15, 2024, but you can secure your spot now by purchasing early bird packages. For tickets and more information, visit the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra's website or call the MCO Ticketline at 204-783-7377. Bundle up and save for an evening that promises to be a highlight of the MCO 2024/25 season.

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