With their programme “Between Friends and Family,” Cheng² Duo explores the relationships between generations of composers across cultures and centuries, celebrating the friendships and admiration they inspired. The first half juxtaposes two revolutionaries of their time: Dinuk Wijeratne and Ludwig van Beethoven. Wijeratne, who fuses elements of Indian and Middle Eastern music in his compositions, [...]

Join us for an evening of electrifying repertoire featuring the Stenhammar Quartet, one of Scandinavia’s leading string quartets.  The quartet has done it all—travelled the globe, crafted numerous acclaimed recordings, and premiered works by leading international composers.  For their Winnipeg concert, the group will present powerful compositions by internationally celebrated Inuk artist Tanya Tagaq, Cree-Mennonite composer Cris Derksen, [...]

From Sport to Stage: The Development of Performance Psychology in Canada This webinar will explore the development of performance psychology in Canada. Our presenter will be Natalie Durand-Bush, who is the co-founder of both the Canadian Sport Psychology Association and the Canadian Centre for Mental Health in Sport, which have played pivotal roles in the [...]

This virtuoso ensemble has been University of Calgary’s string quartet-in-residence since 1995. The 30th anniversary season is representative of its programing since its inception: timeless masterworks from the string quartet canon mixed with works by Canadian composers and underrepresented composers, and collaborations with distinguished guest artists. Program: Elizabeth Raum (Canadian composer) – “Victims of Eagles” [...]

Join us for an insightful conversation with Adrian Stimson as part of the Decolonizing the Narrative Conversation Series. In this session titled Not for the Faint of Heart: The Continuum of Decolonizing the Western Art Practice, Stimson will explore his artistic journey and the constant challenge of decolonizing his work in an often politically hostile [...]

To kick off our 45th anniversary, Canadian Music Centre: Prairie Region is proud to present the first Composer Speaker Series of the year! We are excited to host Alberta-based Jessica McMann and Calgary's Daniel Pelton on January 29th, talking about their latest projects, upcoming performances and releases. This event is FREE.