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In collaboration with Manitoba Conservatory of Music & Arts
Women of the baroque class (Virtual)
Monday, October 17: 7-8 PM
$25 or Free for subscribers!
Presenters: Sallynee Amawat and Alexa Raine-Wright, historical performers, researchers, and members of Infusion Baroque lead this class where you can discover the stories of the once-popular women composers of the Baroque era!
OUR NEWEST VIRTUOSI YOUNG ARTISTs ANnounced!
Congratulations to our 2022/2023 Virtuosi Concerts Young Artists!
Duo: Shea Carter, mezzo soprano and Grace Lu, piano
Albert Chen, piano
John Himes, guitar
Alice Macgregor, soprano
Duo: Georg Neuhofer, piano and Liana Fonseca, violin
Duo: Eli Granger, euphonium and Anna Schwartz, piano
Hwan Gyu Cho, Clarinet
Homage à Harry: Virtuosi honours longtime artistic director
By simeon Rusnak, classic 107
In a special concert this weekend, Virtuosi Concerts Inc. recognizes the longtime leadership of Dr. Harry Strub. Founder of the premiere chamber music and recital series in 1991, Strub served as impresario for nearly 3 decades, inviting up-and-coming as well as internationally established artists and ensembles to perform as part of the concert series.
Winnipeg’s Classic 107 had the opportunity to chat with Harry ahead of the show. In the conversation, Harry recalls some fond memories of the early years, muses on this weekend’s festivities, and shares what’s next.
The Weekend Morning Show (Manitoba) CBC Radio
Aired: Jan. 22, 2022
Stephanie Cram spoke to Jennifer Thiessen, the new artistic director of Virtuosi Concerts here in Winnipeg, about what makes classical music in a small setting so special, and about how she plans to make the music relevant as the organization closes in on forty years.
A return to roots - by Holly Harris, photo Ruth Bonneville
Back home and now leading Virtuosi Concerts, ‘Everything is coming full circle and is meant to be,’ says violist Jennifer Thiessen
By: Holly Harris
Posted: 2:00 AM CST Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022
present impressions postponed-new date may 8, 2022
After much deliberation, we have decided to postpone our January chamber music concert due to the current COVID-19 situation In Winnipeg. The safety of all involved is of the utmost importance to us, and we are exploring options to reschedule later in the season.
If you have purchased a ticket, your ticket will be valid for the new date, can be exchanged for a different concert, donated to Virtuosi Concerts or refunded. Please email us at virtuosi.concerts@gmail.com for further information.
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Jennifer Thiessen announced as new artistic director
Following a comprehensive selection process, the Board of Directors and the Artistic Director Search Committee is proud to announce that Jennifer Thiessen has been selected as Virtuosi Concerts new Artistic Director!
In announcing Jennifer's appointment, Madeline Hildebrand, Search Committee chair, remarked:
"Jennifer showed a deep respect and understanding of Virtuosi's past, and has a clear, vibrant, and hopeful vision for Virtuosi's future. Jennifer's extensive experience in the Canadian music scene as a performer puts her in close touch with the high calibre of artists Virtuosi's audience expects."
return to live music! tapeo - Sunday november 19
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN ATTENDING TAPEO:
ST. ANDREW’S RIVER HEIGHTS CHURCH
The venue is located at 255 Oak Street at Kingsway in River Heights.
There is street parking with disabled parking on Oak Street beside the church.
TICKETS
We will not have physical tickets.
Subscribers and Ticketholders who have pre-purchased tickets will have their names checked on entering.
Single tickets can be purchased through our box office 204.786.9000, or at the patron services table at the concert by credit card and debit only.
VACCINATION AND MASKS
We required all staff, volunteers, and patrons to be fully vaccinated.
Please have your vaccination card ready to be scanned, together with a piece of photo ID.
Please wear a mask during your entire time inside the building.
Patrons are expected to use the Province of Manitoba's COVID-19 self assessment tool prior to attending the concert. If you are feeling unwell, please stay home.
SEATING
Rush seating - physically distanced. Seating on two levels.
The balcony accessed by two sets of stairs. Volunteers will direct patrons to available seating.
AMENITIES
There will be no beverage or food service.
Printed copies of the program will be available.
Washrooms are located on the lower level accessed by stairs and an elevator at the far end of the building.
PROGRAM
The concert will take place without intermission and be approximately 90 minutes in length.
Virtuosi Young Artist Seanne Buenafe will open the concert, there will be a few brief announcements, Cameron Crozman and Philip Chiu will then take the stage to perform their programme Tapeo.
This concert has been generously sponsored by Margaret Kellermann McCulloch and Paul R.J. McCulloch.
In case you missed it, here is the Classic 107 Interview
and the Pre-Concert chat!
Postponed
Canadian Odyssey February 11th, 2022 Postponed
Ensemble Made in Canada
After much deliberation, we have decided to postpone our February 11th concert due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation in Manitoba. The safety of all involved is of the utmost importance to us, and we are exploring options to reschedule Ensemble Made In Canada for next season.
If you have purchased a ticket, your ticket will be valid for the new date, can be exchanged for a different concert, donated to Virtuosi Concerts or refunded. Please email us at virtuosi.concerts@gmail.com for further information.
Postponed
Present Impressions January 16th, 2022 Rescheduled to May 8
CHRISTINA BOUEY, violin & PIERRE-ANDRÉ DOUCET, piano
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic we have decided to postpone our next concert for the safety of our artists and guests. Please stay tuned for further information.
Message from Jennifer Thiessen
“True virtuosity contains both skill and wisdom. My vision for Virtuosi Concerts is of an arts space that celebrates emotional depth, social responsibility and instrumental excellence through the intimate conversation of chamber music—the music of friends.”
– Jennifer Thiessen
Dear Music Lovers,
It is my pleasure to join Virtuosi Concerts as Artistic Director.
My passion for chamber music in many forms has manifested as a vibrant career as a violist in both modern and historical performance practice and as a multi-instrumental songwriter, improviser and experimental musician. After twenty years as an independent artist based in Montreal and performing around the world, I recently returned to my Manitoba home. As Artistic Director of Virtuosi Concerts, I offer my deep love for and experience with chamber music, my tenacious drive to realize the projects I imagine, and my long-term commitment to building a dynamic, fair and relevant Canadian music scene.
My respect for the classical canon of chamber music and the musicians who interpret it is paired with a firm commitment to engage a wide range of artists with diverse stories and perspectives. True virtuosity contains both skill and wisdom. My vision for Virtuosi Concerts is of an arts space that celebrates emotional depth, social responsibility and instrumental excellence through the intimate conversation of chamber music—the music of friends.
All curious listeners are welcome to join us for performances by the exceptional invited artists who continue to define a superb Virtuosi Concerts experience. The 2021-22 concert season, expertly curated by Interim Artistic Advisor Madeline Hildebrand, includes four more concerts from January to April 2022. Each concert opens with a performance by a music student chosen through the continuing Young Artist Program. The Skywalk Concerts series aspires to return to in-person, free, noon-hour concerts at Winnipeg’s Millennium Library in the spring of 2022.
Live music provides an essential environment to experience our emotions and imaginations through the ingeniously crafted sounds and stories of others. I look forward to sharing these moments of wonder with you.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Thiessen