Archive for the 'Summer' Category

Summer Solstice Concert

SUMMER SOLSTICE CONCERT
Centennial Concert Hall

Tuesday, June 19 · 7:30 PM

Program:

Williams: Olympic Theme & Fanfare: 1984 Olympics
Dvorak: Slavonic Dance Op 46 No. 8
Bizet: Carmen: Toreador March
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 Emperor Mvmt I featuring Brendan MacDougall
Rossini: William Tell: Overture
Leoncavallo: Vesti La Giubba featuring Marcel Desautels, tenor
Lehar : Dein Ist Mein Ganzes Herz featuring Marcel Desautels, tenor
Brahms: Hungarian Dance No. 5 featuring Lucienne Blouw, guest conductor
Williams: Catch Me If You Can: Escapades Mvmts I & III featuring Matthew Packer, saxophone
Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake Valse

To celebrate our 65th anniversary season, tickets only $6.50

The Lyric Theatre

The Lyric Theatre – FREE CONCERT

Assiniboine Park

Friday, June 22 · 7:00 PM

Program:

Williams: Olympic Theme & Fanfare: 1984 Olympics 
Brahms: Hungarian Dance No. 5
Khachaturian: Gayane: Lezghinka
Rossini: Barber of Seville: Largo al Factotum
Rossini: William Tell
Williams: Raiders of the Lost Ark: March
arr Tovey: Blue Bombers fight song
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

Michael Jackson arr. Vanacore: Thriller-Beat It
Williams: Star Wars: Main Title
Strauss: Radetzky March

Manitoba Lotteries Barge Festival

August 31, 2012
5:00 pm

Manitoba Lotteries Barge Festival – FREE CONCERT

Friday, August 31 · Time TBA

Presented by the Winnipeg Arts Council-Arts Development Program and in partnership with Travel Manitoba, we’re looking forward to being a part of the third annual Barge Festival at The Forks with Richard Lee conducting.

Canada Day at The Forks

July 1, 2012
10:00 pmto11:00 pm

Canada Day at The Forks – FREE CONCERT

Sunday, July 1 · 10:00 PM

The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra is excited to celebrate Canada’s 145th birthday with you at The Forks on Sunday, July 1! Head to ScotiaBank Stage for the 10 PM performance.

Program:

Williams: Olympic Theme & Fanfare: 1984 Olympics 
Brahms: Hungarian Dance No. 5
Rossini: Barber of Seville: Largo al Factotum
Rossini: William Tell
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Claman: Hockey Night in Canada theme
Michael Jackson arr. Vanacore: Thriller-Beat It
Williams: Star Wars: Main Title
Big City Soundgirl
Stay calm
Toot your own horn
Tchaikovsky: 1812 Overture

Canada Day at The Forks sponsored by:

Wasagaming

June 30, 2012
6:30 pmto7:30 pm

Wasagaming – FREE CONCERT

Saturday, June 30 · 6:30 PM

Program:

Williams: Olympic Theme & Fanfare: 1984 Olympics 
Brahms: Hungarian Dance No. 5 & 21
Khachaturian: Gayane: Lezghinka
Rossini: William Tell
Williams: Raiders of the Lost Ark: March
arr Tovey: Blue Bombers fight song
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Michael Jackson arr. Vanacore: Thriller-Beat It
Williams: Star Wars: Imperial March & Main Title
Strauss: Radetzky March

Summer Special

June 19, 2012
7:30 pmto10:30 pm

SUMMER SOLSTICE CONCERT
Centennial Concert Hall

Tuesday, June 19 · 7:30 PM

Program:

Williams: Olympic Theme & Fanfare: 1984 Olympics
Dvorak: Slavonic Dance Op 46 No. 8
Bizet: Carmen: Toreador March featuring guest conductor Dr. Daya Gupta
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 Emperor Mvmt I featuring Brendan MacDougall
Rossini: William Tell: Overture
Leoncavallo: Vesti La Giubba featuring Marcel Desautels, tenor
Lehar : Dein Ist Mein Ganzes Herz featuring Marcel Desautels, tenor
Brahms: Hungarian Dance No. 5
Williams: Catch Me If You Can: Escapades Mvmts I & III featuring Matthew Packer, saxophone
Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake Valse

To celebrate our 65th anniversary season, tickets only $6.50

Kenora Harbourfront

June 29, 2012
7:30 pmto8:30 pm

Kenora Harbourfront – FREE CONCERT

Friday, June 29 · 7:30 PM

Program:

Williams: Olympic Theme & Fanfare: 1984 Olympics 
Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake: Scene; Dance of the Swans; Valse
Donizetti: L’Elisir d’Amore: Una Furtiva Lagrima
Brahms: Hungarian Dances Nos. 5, 17, 20, & 21
Rossini: William Tell: Overture
Khachaturian: Gayane: Lezghinka
Bizet: Carmen: Flower Song
J. Strauss Jr: Fledermaus: Overture
Claman: Hockey Night in Canada theme
Michael Jackson arr. Vanacore: Thriller-Beat It
arr Tovey: Blue Bombers fight song
Williams: Star Wars: Main Title
Strauss: Radetzky March

The Lyric Theatre

June 22, 2012
7:00 pmto8:00 pm

The Lyric Theatre – FREE CONCERT

Assiniboine Park

Friday, June 22 · 7:00 PM

Program:

Williams: Olympic Theme & Fanfare: 1984 Olympics 
Brahms: Hungarian Dance No. 5
Khachaturian: Gayane: Lezghinka
Rossini: Barber of Seville: Largo al Factotum
Rossini: William Tell
Williams: Raiders of the Lost Ark: March
arr Tovey: Blue Bombers fight song
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

Michael Jackson arr. Vanacore: Thriller-Beat It
Williams: Star Wars: Main Title
Strauss: Radetzky March

WSO Wednesdays at The Cube

August 10 – August 31
Every Wednesday at noon
The Cube Stage, Old Market Square
With members of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra

August 10 – Jazz Ensemble
Will Bonness, piano; Curtis Nowosad, drums; Neil Watson, saxophone; Julian Bradford, bass

August 17 – Brass Ensemble
Brian Sykora, Isaac Pulford, trumpets; Patricia Evans, horn; John Helmer, trombone; Chris Lee, tuba

August 24 – Percussion Ensemble
Fred Liessens plus the WSO percussion section

August 31 – String Quartet
Jane Radomski, Chris Anstey, violins; Laszlo Baroci, viola; Arlene Dahl, cello; Marco Castillo, Special Guest Artist

Manitoba Lotteries Barge Festival – FREE CONCERT

Friday, August 19 · 8:30 PM

Presented by the Winnipeg Arts Council-Arts Development Program and in partnership with Travel Manitoba, we’re looking forward to being a part of the second annual Manitoba Lotteries Barge Festival at The Forks with Richard Lee conducting and special guest J.P. Hoe performing his own songs with new orchestrations!

Program:
J.P. Hoe: It’s Manitoba Time
Suppe: Light Calvalry Overture
Handel: Water Music: selections
Bizet: Carmen: Toreador March
Ponchielli: Dance of the Hours
Strauss: Blue Danube Waltzes
Tchaikovsky: Marche Slave

Summer series sponsored by: