Canzona is a choral ensemble of 16 to 30 voices and consists of many of the leading singers in the province of Manitoba. Canzona focuses mainly on the masterworks of the Baroque in its live performances, but the ensemble is also active in preparations of select recordings featuring contemporary music, German hymns, and other compositions and collections.
Please contact us if you are interested in booking a performance or auditioning to sing with Canzona.
Concert 2 March 24, 2013 - 7pm
Westminster United Church
St. John Passion BWV 245
J.S. Bach
Concert 1 October 28, 2012 - 7pm
Crescent Fort Rouge United Church
Missa votiva zwv 18 Jan Dismas Zelenka Cantata BWV 80 Ein feste Burg/A Mighty Fortress J.S. Bach
Dr. Elroy Friesen, Guest Conductor
Both concerts with Musikbarock Ensemble
Tickets: $25, Seniors $22, Students $12 available at McNally Robinson Booksellers and at the door
Season Pass: $40 - available only by calling 204-942-1917
Latest Disc
Stille Nacht is the last in a series of three recordings produced by Canzona devoted to the German hymns and spiritual songs commonly used in Russian Mennonite worship since the 1890s.
“I have yet to be disappointed at a Canzona concert...due in great part to the longtime expert musical direction and unflagging dedication of Henry Engbrecht.”
Gwenda Nemerofsky Winnipeg Free Press, September 6, 2012
Spring 2012 Audience Comments
"Love it! Hasse was totally new to me - absolutely love it - harmonic, moving, soloists great.
A lovely work by an accomplished choir! Thank you!"
"Wonderfully done. A beautiful introduction to Hasse. A truly spiritual experience. Thank you."
"Hasse and Zelenka in one year - SUPERB!!"
"It was a privilege to listen to such glorious music. I did not want it to end."
"So professionally done! Exquisite 'togetherness' and precision with much feeling. Congratulations!"
"Soloists - transcending, but true of the chorus as well. The music - a collection of gems. Thank you for this stupendous performance!"
