Dinner and a Symphony

The WSO is presenting a gourmet journey of fine food and symphony music in partnership with: Amici, Fude, & Bergmann’s on Lombard all in one location at the Centennial Concert Hall.

Each restaurant will be offering a three course meal that is themed to a specific WSO concert – thereby offering patrons a unique opportunity to explore cuisine from around the globe.

Doors – 5:00 pm
Dinner – 5:30 pm
Concert – 8:00 pm

Prices:
$85 per person for each evening (includes a meal and a ticket to the concert for Section 4 seating)
$60 per person for those who already have a ticket to the concert

Click here to read about the 09-10 season’s first Dinner and a Symphony event with Fude restaurant, published in the Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 3, 2010!

Nov 13: Mozart & Strauss with Amici

Deadline for purchasing: Tuesday, November 9 at 4 pm

Romanian conductor Cristian Mandeal conducts the WSO in this program of Mozart & Richard Strauss. Profoundly spiritual and memorably themed, Mozart’s 40th Symphony is unlike anything he ever wrote. Also featured is WSO principal oboist Bede Hanley as he performs Strauss’ Oboe Concerto, written in the last years of Strauss’ life.

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Assorted rolls and assorted Amici butters

Amici house Mista Salad with Creamy Italian Dressing topped with Toasted Pine Nuts

Chicken Breast with a Breaded Sage Stuffing Wrapped in Prosciutto with a White Wine Demi Glaze

Vegetarian: Portabella mushroom cap stuffed with Mediterranean vegetables topped with a rose sauce

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Braised Red Cabbage, Sautéed Buttered Carrots

Floating Island: Meringue floating on crème anglaise (vanilla custard)

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Jan 22: Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony with Fude Inspired Cuisine & Wine Bar

Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony is one of the most entertaining orchestral works by a French composer and one of the most popular in all music.

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Chopped Mexican Salad with Grilled Peppers, Corn, Avocados, Jicama and Black Beans

Spice Rubbed Prawns smothered with Tequila-Lime Sauce and served with Mexican Rice and Bean Pilaf

Vegetarian: Spiced Rubbed Fried Tofu smothered with Tequila-Lime Sauce and served with Mexican Rice and Bean Pilaf

Grande Marnier and Callebaut Milk Chocolate Mousse Flute with Whipped Cream

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Feb 12: Romantic Rendezvous with Bergmann’s On Lombard

Spend Valentine’s Day weekend enjoying excerpts from your favourite classical music written for love with music by Tchaikovsky: Romeo & Juliet; Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 21; and Mendelssohn: Midsummer Night’s Dream.

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Hearts of Romaine & Butter Lettuce, Whipped Balsamic Fieldberry Vinaigrette, Cucumber, Strawberry Wall & Candied Pecans

Certified Angus Beef Tenderloin Medallion with Local Wild Mushroom Sauce set on Asparagus & Carrot Jazzed Risotto crowned with Truffled Pea Shoots

Vegetarian: Herbed Goat Cheese, Asparagus & Woodland Mushroom Tart Crowned with Truffled Pea Shoots

Amaretto Infused Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée with Chocolate Butterfly

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Mar 5: Beethoven Violin Concerto with Bergmann’s On Lombard

Deadline for purchasing: Wednesday, March 2 at 4 pm

WSO Concertmaster for more than 20 years, Gwen Hoebig performs Beethoven Violin Concerto. We also feature Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra, a 20th century classic.

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Hickory Smoked Bacon Cheddar~Potato Soup with German Beer Foam (vegetarian soup available)

Pretzel & Mustard Crusted Breast of Chicken with Red Wine Sauce set on Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes and Fresh Market Vegetables

Vegetarian: Carmalized Red Onion Jazzed Polenta Tower with Roasted Bell Pepper Coulis

Viennese Apple~Apple Strudel with Rum Macerated Golden Raisins & Cinnamon Stick Ice Cream

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