Convocation Hall (UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG)
In celebration of the University of Winnipeg’s restoration of Convocation Hall, a special concert is set for Saturday, November 27.
The hall has already won the Heritage Preservation Award of Excellence for the restoration to its 1898 splendour, and has also acquired a Kawai grand piano for the hall through donors.
Pianist Alexander Tselyakov will perform the complete Chopin Etudes on the Kawai — the first time all 24 etudes have been performed in Winnipeg. Immediately after this concert he will be recording a landmark CD of the complete etudes in honour of the 200th anniversary of Chopin’s birth.
All funds raised from the inaugural concert will support Virtuosi Concerts, Winnipeg’s pre-eminent recital and chamber music series, now enjoying its 20th anniversary season.
Advance tickets are still on sale, and a number of great seats remain on the main floor and in the balcony. Showtime is at 8 p.m. Complimentary refreshments will be served at intermission.
Tickets are $35 by calling (204) 786-9000.
