Flipside Opera and the Winnipeg Classical Guitar Society are joining forces this summer to bring Echoes of Spain to Winnipeg. Pieces by Granados, de Falla, Ponce, Mozart and more will be adapted for guitars and operatic voice in a beautiful marriage of sound and colour. Featuring: First Unitarian Universalist Church of Winnipeg 603 Wellington Crescent...
A collaboration between Flipside Opera and The Little Opera Company Presenting Gian Carlo Menotti’s The Medium and Henry Mollicone’s The Face on the Barroom Floor Featuring:
In 1914, the crime-ridden life of “Bloody” Jack Krafchenko culminated in his death by hanging at Winnipeg’s Vaughan Street Jail. The charismatic, remorseless Krafchenko led an eventful life of bank robberies, escapes, and running from the law. This fascinating character of Manitoba history is explored in Michael Matthews & Dennis Cooley’s new song cycle Bloody...
Every-bocce loves opera - right?! On Sunday, August 28, Flipside Opera & Art Song Collective hosts their 2022 fundraiser: an afternoon of Italian opera with a side of bocce ball - la dolce vita! The sweet sounds of Italian opera and song from some of Winnipeg's finest musicians will serenade you throughout the afternoon as you...
On November 10, 2022, Flipside is proud to present IN PLAIN SIGHT: Compositions by African-American Women, featuring soprano Millicent Scarlett, pianist Dr. Darryl Friesen, and project consultant Dr. Marcía Porter. For centuries, the art song repertory has been dominated by white male composers and poets, systemically excluding the voices of Black women from the classical canon. This one-evening event will...
Now in its 5th year, Flipside and Little Brown Jug Brewing Company are serving up Opera by the Pint in the 2022/23 season! As always, admission is free, the beer is flowing, and the opera is spontaneous! Emerging and established artists share their favourite solos and ensembles, unrehearsed. Don't miss your opportunity to see some...
Flipside Opera & Art Song Collective, together with The Little Opera Company, are pleased to present Operatifs: A Cabaret Extravaganza on Tuesday, November 22nd. Timed to coincide with the Association for Opera in Canada's national Opera Summit, these two indie companies are coming together to present some of Winnipeg's finest emerging artists to a national audience. We invite...
You be the judge! On December 1st, 2023, Flipside brought back Opera Idol! This friendly competition for emerging Manitoban artists is the perfect opportunity for the community to come together and hear some of the operatic voices lighting up our province. Audience members vote for their favourite singers, with input from some experts in the field: this...
We are embracing “Winterpeg” in this cozy afternoon of snacks, songs, and sunset over the Assiniboine. Join soprano Judith Oatway, cellist Leanne Zacharias, pianist Lisa Rumpel, and local chamber choir legends Proximus 5 in a concert of music exploring the winter season in all its moods - from brutal winds and desolate landscapes, to warm embraces and sparkling sunlight on...
Wolf's "book of Italian songs" is a set of 46 miniature vocal gems that explore the theme of love from every facet. Legendary Canadian soprano Tracy Dahl joins "silky-smooth" baritone Clarence Frazer in bringing this 80-minute set to life, accompanied by pianist Lisa Rumpel and original whimsical illustrations by soprano and artist Ana Toumine (creating our own "Liederbuch!"). Stay tuned for more details!...