Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) | |
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Orchestra | |
Short name | WSO |
Founded | 1947 |
Location | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
Concert hall | Centennial Concert Hall |
Music director | Daniel Raiskin |
Website | wso |
The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) is a Canadian orchestra based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Founded in 1947, the orchestra plays most of its concerts at the Centennial Concert Hall. Including travelling performances, the WSO presents an average of 80 concerts per year, and also provides orchestral accompaniment to the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and the Manitoba Opera.