Established in 1972, the MCO is a Winnipeg-based arts and cultural organization committed to continually reimagining the chamber orchestra experience through bold programming, transformative collaborations, and deep community engagement. Rooted in an evolving orchestral tradition, the MCO nurtures Canadian artists and composers, champions diverse voices, and creates meaningful connections between audiences and music.

In 1995, the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra became the first North American orchestra to release a record with Sweden’s prestigious BIS label. Since then it has recorded nine albums, three of which have earned JUNO nominations (So Much To Tell with Measha Brueggergosman, A Britten Serenade with James Sommerville and others, and Troubadour & the Nightingale with Isabel Bayrakdarian).