Winnipeg 
Events Description
A 2018 Canadian Folk Music Award winner, Raine Hamilton tells stories and jokes, plays the fiddle and guitar, and sings her distinctive blend of folk and classical music. She is a natural songwriter and was a huge audience hit when she last performed alongside the orchestra in the fall of 2020, with the online concert gaining 10K streams on our YouTube channel.
The term ‘troubadour’ is thrown around today about almost anyone who picks up an acoustic guitar and sings, but for Raine the connection to the tradition runs deeper. The natural landscape looms large in her elegant, direct lyrics, carried by melodies that feel like traditional ballads you’ve known your whole life. It’s unsurprising she holds a Master’s in medieval musicology, although there’s nothing academic or dry about her vulnerable, organic sound. Raine’s performances are pure storytelling from beginning to end.
Arranger Kenley Kristofferson has expanded Raine’s intricate songs — generally for guitar, violin, cello, and bass — for larger orchestral ensemble, and at this concert we’ll experience Raine with guitar and fiddle alongside the MCO. Continuing in a similar vein, we’ll also hear a number of traditional fiddle tunes, jigs, and medleys by just the orchestra; wonderful expansions of some of the same repertoire toured by our Fiddlers on the Loose ensemble in northern Manitoba.
The MCO is also pleased to present four pieces by some of the most audience-pleasing composers of the twentieth century. Stylistically William Walton (known especially for his film scores), Arvo Pärt (perhaps the most acclaimed minimalist next to Philip Glass), Astor Piazzolla (the most famous tango composer), and Antonín Dvořák (no introduction likely required!) are all worlds apart. What they share in common, however, is a fairly rare gift among twentieth century composers for creating high art in the collective musical languages of their homelands. They are populists in the best spirit.
HOW MUCH
Tickets: In-person: $36 Adult | $34 Senior | $15 Under-30
Online $20/household
How to get tickets?
all tickets must be purchased online or over the phone (204-783-7377).
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
In-person | October 20 & 21, 2021 | 7:30 PM
Online | November 3, 2021 | 7:30 PM
Venue & Address: Westminster United Church, 745 Westminster Avenue, Winnipeg
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