Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra musicians celebrate their history [Video]

Inside the Centennial Concert Hall, a booming sound fills the air as the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra rehearses during its 77th season. Concertmaster Gwen Hoebig is playing the violin with her contemporaries just as she’s done since 1987.

But this year will be her last. After 37 seasons, as captain of the orchestra, Hoebig is retiring from the symphony.

“The ability to play music together in a large ensemble is something I’ve always loved,” Hoebig said.

“All of the wonderful performances there have been over the years and all the wonderful performances still to come, I love what I do, but it’s time for me to just take it a little bit easier.”

Gwen Hoebig has been concertmaster of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra since 1987. The violin is an instrument she has played since she was five years old. Over the course of her 37 seasons with the orchestra she has …