The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra kicked off its 2026-2027 season on Saturday, September 26, with a Masterworks concert in Winnipeg. Conductor Daniel Raiskin led the orchestra in performances of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony and Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony, and introduced composer‑in‑residence Kelly‑Marie Murphy to the audience.

The concert attracted 1,720 attendees, marking the opening night of the orchestra’s new season.