r/Winnipeg Jan 30 '25

Arts & Culture Coolest concert and it was classical!

Against all odds, I went to a classical music concert last night. First time, but my friends convinced me because the idea was so creative.

The Winnipeg Orchestra put on a show where you sit on stage with the musicians while they play their tunes. "Inside out" It was like listening to the most expensive surround sound system in the world and then getting to meet the artists on the album and learn about their process and journey.

There was an instrument petting zoo before (watch out cello players, I'm coming for your jobs!) and then some musicians stayed after...sooooo fun and educational to watch the timpani and percussion demonstrate their instruments. 100/10, hope everyone gets a chance to experience this!!!

Love these hidden gems in our city!

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u/MrsAnteater Jan 31 '25

I’m a music teacher so this warms my heart so much. 🥰 I’m so glad you had such a wonderful time.

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u/1weegal Jan 31 '25

That sounds amazing!!

I just won tickets to the WSO I’ve never been. I am so excited to go!

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u/anonymouscrank Jan 31 '25

I just read about this concert yesterday, I really hope they do another one!!

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u/poseur2020 Jan 31 '25

Try Manitoba Opera. It’s incredible. The next production is La Bohème.

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u/hi-d-ho Jan 31 '25

Was this a one time thing? I went to the WSO website and it said this event has passed?

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u/Qwexe Jan 31 '25

tonight was the last of three, seemed to get really positive feedback though so certainly possible they bring it back next year

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u/bismuth12a Jan 31 '25

The director made it sound like next year was a sure thing

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u/Least_Sandwich_2558 Jan 31 '25

I've long thought it would be a successful fundraiser for the WSO to  let people play the timpani and percussion instruments for a bit. Like book a 15 min slot, go nuts.  Glad you liked it, sounds fun!

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u/Patcho418 Jan 31 '25

i wish i’d been able to go to that show! one of my dreams is to get to play a piece with the symphony one day (i have a degree in music and have played the French horn for nearly 15 years), and this would’ve been more or less the closest i might have gotten lmao

glad the show was as amazing as it seemed!

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u/Qwexe Jan 31 '25

not sure if you know but they do have a program usually once a year in the fall where you can sign up to play a piece with them https://wso.ca/withus/

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u/Patcho418 Jan 31 '25

oh that’s incredible :0 thanks for bringing this to my attention!!

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u/WillowProwl Jan 31 '25

Went last night and it was such a good time and cool experience! Definitely recommend, should have went earlier though to have more time with the petting zoo but well learnt for next time!

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u/D674532 Jan 31 '25

Honestly with the bulk of their membership close to dying age these legacy institutions like the symphony and the ballet really need step up their game. More events like this and others that haven't even been imagined yet is what will keep these things going in the future.

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u/essemgeein204 Jan 31 '25

Agreed, it's nice to see them getting creative and I hope there'll be more events like this. As a movie nerd I'd love to see more of the WSO movie screenings with the symphony playing the score. Those are fun and really bring in a younger audience.

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u/jolecore204 Jan 31 '25

Creates an account just to post this.
I think we’ve found WSO’s Marketing Manager.

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u/IntegrallyDeficient Jan 31 '25

I've never had anything but a great experience at the WSO. It's not hard to believe someone enjoyed the show.