Manitoba Chamber Orchestra

The MCO is Canadas tiny, perfect chamber orchestra (Toronto Star). We tour widely, commission often, embrace a diverse repertoire, and collaborate regularly with the worlds leading soloists, from James Ehnes to Measha Brueggergosman. The orchestra, boasting a roster of some of the finest orchestral musicians in Canada, has been praised for its satiny sound ... dynamic subtlety, and an impeccable sense of ensemble (Ottawa Citizen) and called an excellent string ensemble con ducted with crispness and verve by Anne Manson (San Francisco Chronicle). Established in 1972, the MCO presents at least nine concerts annually in Winnipeg. The MCO wants all Manitobans to experience the joy of orchestral music regardless of socioeconomic, cultural, and geographic barriers. To this end, we offer an annual program of education and outreach that has remained impactful and evolving despite the pandemic. In a conventional year, we offer dozens of free satellite performances in libraries, outdoors,...