Winnipeg Early Music Society

07/04/2026

It's the second week of the Winnipeg Baroque Festival. Here's tonight's offering.

20/02/2026

Coming Soon!

20/11/2025

Happening this week.

University of Manitoba’s Chamber Opera - Arminio by G.F. Handel
November 21, 2025 – 7:30 p.m & November 22, 2025 – 2:30 p.m.
Desautels Concert Hall, 150 Dafoe Road

You are invited to the Canadian premiere of Handel’s Arminio. The story of the Roman Empire’s attempted annexation of Germanic states in 9 CE is a story all too familiar in 2025. Our story begins on the battlefield but ends in the heart of a broken family. Handel’s thrilling music will keep you on the edge of your seat as characters are betrayed by their own families and hopes hang on by a thread. Come and see this historic tale told through a contemporary lens, accompanied by a chamber orchestra of soloists.

Tickets are $12 for students and $25 for general admission. Link in bio to purchase tickets.

10/11/2025

Concert season is coming up and we'd love to know of any Early Music concerts. Is your organization doing a Handel Performance? Any Madrigal dinners taking place? How about a Hildegard extravaganza? Anything concentrating on music from the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque periods, we would be happy to share on our page. We love this music and are eager to hear more of it in Winnipeg.

06/11/2025

A Handel opera performed by the talented students at the Desautels Faculty of Music at the University of Manitoba.

University of Manitoba’s Chamber Opera - Arminio by G.F. Handel
November 21, 2025 – 7:30 p.m & November 22, 2025 – 2:30 p.m.
Desautels Concert Hall, 150 Dafoe Road

You are invited to the Canadian premiere of Handel’s Arminio. The story of the Roman Empire’s attempted annexation of Germanic states in 9 CE is a story all too familiar in 2025. Our story begins on the battlefield but ends in the heart of a broken family. Handel’s thrilling music will keep you on the edge of your seat as characters are betrayed by their own families and hopes hang on by a thread. Come and see this historic tale told through a contemporary lens, accompanied by a chamber orchestra of soloists.

Tickets are $12 for students and $25 for general admission. Link in bio to purchase tickets.

27/10/2025

The International Cello Festival of Canada takes place this week as part of the Agassiz Chamber Music Festival. Included in their lineup will be the Bach Cello Sonatas as part of the Bach Cafe, various mornings at the Desautels Concert Hall. For more information, please check https://www.agassizfestival.com/international-cello-festival-of-canada

One week to go! 🎻

The International Cello Festival of Canada opens in just seven days — October 28th!

Five days. One instrument. Infinite possibilities. Experience the cello, unleashed.

✨ 25+ world-class musicians
🎶 18+ genre-bending performances (classical meets jazz, heavy metal & beyond)
🎟 Festival Pass — guaranteed seats at every event, including sold-out concerts.

Music that moves you. Moments that stay with you.

Final week to secure your pass → https://www.agassizfestival.com/international-cello-festival-of-canada

17/10/2025

For those who are interested, the Early Music America summit has begun and takes place over the next three days. It has a virtual component this year so a number of interesting talks. Here's the page for the summit.

The EMA Summit brings the early-music community of North and South America together for three days of thought-provoking presentations, performances, workshops, and networking, including featured performances by outstanding local partners. Summit Registration is Open! This year’s Virtual Summit inc...

25/09/2025

Many thanks to every one who came out to our Play and Sing at Dalnavert Museum on Sunday. We had a great afternoon of singing and playing with recorders, violins and even a cornetto. It was great seeing all of you, and thank you to the Dalnavert Museum and Visitors' Centre and Culture Days for hosting us.