Winner of the 2026 Cecilia Concerts Developing Musician Award, Halifax pianist Alex Yang brings extraordinary poise, depth, and command to a demanding and wide-ranging solo program. Still only 17, Alex has already earned national and international attention for playing marked by clarity, sensitivity, and strong musical insight. His program brings together the architecture and brilliance ... Read more
PIcture: Robert Uchida, violin; Cameron Crozman, cello; Philip Chiu, piano Performing works by Sergei Rachmaninoff, Olivier Messiaen, Toru Takemitsu, and Maurice Ravel Join us for an evening of profound emotion and stunning artistry as violinist Robert Uchida, cellist Cameron Crozman, and pianist Philip Chiu come together for a program that spans diverse musical landscapes. These ... Read more
Under the direction of Mark Hopkins – Professor of Music at Acadia University and in-demand guest conductor – the Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra kicks off a brand-new season with True North! Hear music from classical heavyweights like Beethoven and Sibelius, plus symphonic gems from Gabrieli, Björk, and Whitacre. Finally, experience the heart wrenching, JUNO Award-winning ... Read more
Tales of a Charlie Brown Christmas, featuring the J. Anthony Granelli Trio Halifax Jazz Festival brings back beloved Christmas classic for a live and interactive musical experience for the whole family!
Hamish Gordon is our concert soloist on oboe as Nova Sinfonia presents a lively program of Vivaldi, Mozart, Kodaly and Haydn. Hamish is a highly respected local musician with unmatched expressive interpretation. Don’t miss this chance to hear him play this gorgeous Vivaldi concerto! Hamish Gordon began playing the oboe at the tender age of ... Read more
Reflections of Time Quatuor Cobalt presents a program that bridges musical eras with vibrant originality. This spirited Canadian ensemble, praised for its bold creativity and refined sound, showcases works by trailblazing women composers, each piece enriched with distinct depth and character. Maddalena Laura Lombardini Sirmen’s "Quartet No. 2 in B-flat Major" reveals her classical poise ... Read more
