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62 MAESTRO Strokes From Rachmaninoff to the Rat Pack, the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra strikes a chord with audiences of all musical stripes, with classics, pops, concerts for kids and special events throughout the year, including a New Music Festival each winter. Foxtrot over to the Centennial Concert Hall to see Dancing with the Stars: Ballroom with a Twist May 22-24 and stay tuned for 2015-16 season offerings. The Manitoba Chamber Orchestra performs a nine-concert subscription series each year, featuring established and up-and-coming composers and performers such as internationally celebrated soprano, who made her first professional CD with the MCO. > wso.ca > themco.ca PEDALS & PIPES Hail the king of instruments during the Winnipeg Organ Festival July 5-9. Canadian and visiting organists perform at several venues, including Westminster United Church, Knox United Church and Young United Church. Five Manitoba composers have been commissioned to pen choral music for the festival and some featured concerts will explore themes of equality and human rights, a nod to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. > winnipegorganfestival.ca DIVAS & DIVOS From the tragedy of Madama Butterfly to the cutting-edge comedy of The Barber of Seville, the Manitoba Opera has been rising to the occasion for more than four decades, presenting two annual productions as well as special concerts and events. To kick off the 2015-16 season, you're invited to attend Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro Nov. 21, 24 and 27 at the Centennial Concert Hall. On a lighter opera note, the Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Winnipeg hit the high seas with The Pirates of Penzance to mark its 25th season in 2015. The group has a production each spring and performs occasional concerts. > manitobaopera.mb.ca > gssw.net MANITOBA OPERA | THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO Winnipeg's most exciting full service hotel. The Clarion features worldclass, spacious accommodations, ranging from business suites to family guest rooms. Our indoor water park is one of the largest in Canada, complete with 2-story waterslide, therapeutic pool, hot tubs and kiddie pool. The Clarion also features a full service day spa with exotic mineral pool, free in-room high speed internet, free parkade parking, free airport shuffle, valet services, fitness centre, lounge, full service restaurant and extended personal services. CLARION HOTEL AND SUITES… A DESTINATION IN ITSELF. CLARION HOTEL & SUITES / URBAN OASIS MINERAL SPA 1445 Portage Ave. Winnipeg, MB Canada R3G 3P4 T. 204.774.5110 F. 204.783.6858 TOLL-FREE 1-800-4-CHOICE www.clarionhotelwinnipeg.com Clarion Hotel - TW.indd 1 11/20/11 10:53:36 AM Winnipeg's most exciting full service hotel. The Clarion features worldclass, spacious accommodations, ranging from business suites to family guest rooms. Our indoor water park is one of the largest in Canada, complete with 2-story waterslide, therapeutic pool, hot tubs and kiddie pool. The Clarion also features a full service day spa with exotic mineral pool, free in-room high speed internet, free parkade parking, free airport shuffle, valet services, fitness centre, lounge, full service restaurant and extended personal services. CLARION HOTEL AND SUITES… A DESTINATION IN ITSELF. CLARION HOTEL & SUITES / URBAN OASIS MINERAL SPA 1445 Portage Ave. Winnipeg, MB Canada R3G 3P4 T. 204.774.5110 F. 204.783.6858 TOLL-FREE 1-800-4-CHOICE www.clarionhotelwinnipeg.com Clarion Hotel - TW.indd 1 11/20/11 10:53:36 AM Clarion Ad (7.125 x 4.875) FINAL.indd 1 2/11/2014 9:30 AM PHOTO: ROBERT TINKER