CBC Winnipeg Orchestra
| Company type | Radio orchestra |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1947 |
| Defunct | 1984 |
| Headquarters | Winnipeg , Canada |
Area served | Canada |
| Owner | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
The CBC Winnipeg Orchestra (CBCWO) was a radio orchestra situated in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, managed by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation for a span of 37 years. Its main platform for performances was CBC Radio, alongside occasional live concerts in Winnipeg, such as those at the CBC Winnipeg Festival. Numerous musicians from this ensemble were also affiliated with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra.
History
Established in 1947, the CBCWO was initially conducted by Eric Wild, who directed the group for 27 years. Throughout his leadership, Wild introduced several compositions by Canadian composers and notably recorded Calixa Lavallée's comedic opera The Widow with the CBCWO in 1967. Following Wild's retirement in 1974, Arthur Polson, the concertmaster, took on the role of interim conductor until Boris Brott assumed leadership in April 1975. Brott remained at the helm until the orchestra ceased operations in 1984.