Upcoming Performances
The Stage at St. Andrew's presents a variety of performances throughout the year, includes this year's Rising Tide concert series, the Halifax Gay Men's Chorus, Symphony Nova Scotia, and much more!
We invite you to join us in bringing community to musicians.
11-13
December
2025
Halifax Gay Men's Chorus Holiday Concerts
7:30pm
Three evening concerts and a Saturday matinee that are guaranteed to sell out quickly.
Join the Halifax Gay Men's Chorus at The Stage for a cozy, colourful, and joy-filled celebration of the season - featuring more tartan than ever, special guests, and a touch of northern lights magic.
Patron pre-sale begins Thursday, October 30. General ticket sales will be open on Wednesday, November 5. Keep an eye on the date!
21
December
2025
Seafarer Trio: Songs for the Wintertide
7:30pm
Join the Seafarer Trio as they share Songs for the Wintertide. This will be a merry evening of Christmas music for harp, cello and voice.
Admission is at the door by donation (suggested ticket price $20).
27
December
2025
Chebucto Symphony: Messiah from Scratch
1:00pm Rehearsal
3:30 Performance
Now in its 45th year, Messiah from Scratch unites musicians and singers to perform selections from Handel’s Messiah in support of community organizations.
Participants of all skill levels join a two-hour rehearsal with provided scores before performing live for the public.
Proceeds will be allocated to benefit Feed Nova Scotia and various other local charitable organizations. We kindly invite and strongly encourage attendees to bring canned food donations to support this cause.
Date: December 27th, 2025
Orchestra and Choir Rehearsal: 1:00PM
Performance with Live Stream: 3:30PM
Location: St. Andrew’s United Church, 6036 Coburg Rd., Halifax, NS
Price: $20 total ($10 participation fee + $10 refundable score deposit)
8
January
2026
Symphony Nova Scotia: Open Waters Festival
7:30pm
Featuring
Karl Hirzer, conductor
Symphony Nova Scotia
Expect the unexpected with Symphony Nova Scotia at the Open Waters Festival! Conducted by Karl Hirzer, this new music concert features works by incredible composers. Don’t miss this extraordinary concert of new music!
Stay tuned for more details.
10
January
2026
Cecilia Concerts: Trio Seoul: East Meets West
7:30pm
Trio Seoul, featuring the masterful violinist Jinjoo Cho, the expressive cellist Brannon Cho, and the dynamic pianist Kyu Yeon Kim, presents a program that seamlessly blends their South Korean cultural heritage with contemporary innovation. These laureates of over 20 international competitions perform David Baker’s soulful "Roots II for Piano Trio," with its haunting "Sorrow Song," lively "Boogie Woogie," and exuberant "Jubilee." Juri Seo’s evocative "July Mountain" paints vivid scenes with "Metasequoia," shimmering "Golden Bells," and serene "Sonamu," drawing inspiration from Korean landscapes. Franz Liszt’s melancholic "Tristia " adds a reflective depth, while Maurice Ravel’s dazzling "Piano Trio," a cornerstone of the chamber music repertoire that blends elegant melodies with intricate rhythms, highlights the trio’s technical precision and emotional range. With extensive experience on the world’s premier stages—from Carnegie Hall to Seoul Arts Center—Trio Seoul infuses their 21st-century vision and the pulsating energy of their namesake city into this captivating performance. Their imaginative interpretations and magnetic ensemble playing make for an unforgettable musical journey. Season Sponsor: Nice Moves / Red Door Realty.
ARTISTS: Jinjoo Cho, violin; Brannon Cho, cello; Kyu Yeon Kim, piano
18
January
2026
Symphony Nova Scotia: Vivaldi Meets the Middle East
2:00pm
Featuring
Julia Wedman, leader & violin solo
Mohammad Sahraei, tar & daf
Kirsty Money, nyckelharpa
On the program
Antonio Vivaldi: “Grosso Mogul” Violin Concerto
Francesco Geminiani: Concerto Grosso, “La Folia”
Georg Philipp Telemann:
• Overture, Les Moscovites and Les Turcs from Les Nations
• Allegro from Concerto Polonaise
Antonio Martín y Coll: Diferencias sobre la gayta and Passacalle from Flores de músic
Henry Purcell: Curtain Tune from Timon of Athens
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Rondo alla Turca (Turkish March)
Plus, traditional Persian music, Swedish polskas, original compositions from Mohammad Sahraei, and more!
Vivaldi meets the Middle East in this engaging and immersive concert experience! Discover the intersection of baroque and folk with Persian and Swedish music and instruments. Mohammad Sahraei, a multi-instrumentalist and ethnomusicologist originally from Iran, plays the tar and daf, while our very own Kirsty Money plays the nyckelharpa in this concert of Middle Eastern and European classics. Symphony Nova Scotia also premieres Vivaldi’s “Grosso Mogul” Violin Concerto – one of the most famous concertos of the Baroque era apart from The Four Seasons – and performs highlights from Telemann, Purcell, Geminiani, Mozart, and more.
24
January
2026
Cecilia Concerts:
Mark Fewer & Mathieu Gaudet
7:30pm
Pianist Mathieu Gaudet and violinist Mark Fewer come together for a captivating program that spans two centuries of musical brilliance. With a deep connection to Beethoven’s "Spring Sonata," Gaudet and Fewer infuse it with a lively vibrancy, intertwining lyrical beauty with dynamic energy. Canadian composer Chris Paul Harman’s "After Clementi" offers a bold, contemporary reimagining of classical forms, pushing boundaries and exploring new textures, and George Enescu’s "Romanian Folk Style Sonata" weaves evocative melodies and intricate harmonies, immersing listeners in the rich landscape of Eastern European folk traditions. The program also features the premier of an original composition from Mathieu Gaudet. A Juno Award-winner, Fewer brings expressive depth and fearless versatility to every performance, while Gaudet's nuanced playing adds clarity and warmth. Known for his extensive repertoire and innovative artistry, Gaudet’s performance is complemented by Fewer’s genre-defying violin mastery, with over 200 works premiered throughout his career. Together, they deliver a performance that celebrates the fusion of tradition and innovation, blending virtuosity, emotion, and creativity in a truly dynamic experience. Season Sponsor: Nice Moves / Red Door Realty.
ARTISTS: Mark Fewer, violin; Mathieu Gaudet, piano
21
February
2026
Cecilia Concerts:
Christian Paquette & Steve Cowan
7:30pm
Flutist Christian Paquette and guitarist Steve Cowan present a wonderful program that spans a wide range of musical styles, blending classical, contemporary, and folk traditions. Paquette and Cowan bring intensity and emotion to "Fish Tale" by composer Alexander Golijev, an evocative exploration of sound, and provide a captivating take on "Towards the Sea" by Japanese composer Toru Takemitsu, a serene and expansive work inspired by the natural world. Their arrangements of Claude Debussy’s "Trois pièces" offer fresh insight into the composer’s delicate textures and intricate harmonies. The program also features "Noble Folk Suite" by Nova Scotian composer Derek Charke, showcasing lively rhythms and engaging melodies. "Histoire du Tango" by Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla adds fiery passion to the performance, while Béla Bartók’s "Romanian Folk Dances" infuse the concert with vibrant folk melodies and rhythmic energy. With Paquette’s expressive flute and Cowan’s precise guitar work, this performance celebrates a dynamic fusion of artistry, innovation, and tradition. Their unique pairing of flute and guitar offers a refreshing and intimate concert experience, rich in colour and contrast.
1
March
2026
Nova Sinfonia with Dalhousie Collegium Cantorum
2:00pm
Sunday, March 1, 2026, 2:00 pm, St. Andrews United Church, Halifax. Adult: $30, Student: $15
Conductor: Gary Ewer
Guests: Dalhousie Collegium Cantorum
PROGRAM:
Johannes Brahms: A German Requiem
Nova Sinfonia performs concerts of classical, romantic, 20th-century and pops music. Founded in 1995, the symphony orchestra is comprised of professional and amateur musicians who rehearse and perform orchestral repertoire together. The orchestra strives to provide a high standard of musical performance as a complement to the musical offerings within the community.
One of the goals of Nova Sinfonia is to provide an opportunity for musicians from the Maritimes to perform as guest artists. To this end, we have engaged young musicians from the community who are at the beginning of their careers as well as performers who are well established, often bringing them home to Nova Scotia for the performance.
Dalhousie Collegium Cantorum is a new 80-100 voice auditioned choir, a collaborative venture with the Dalhousie University Music Department.
14
March
2026
Cecilia Concerts:
Charles Yang & Peter Dugan
7:30pm
The genre-defying duo of vocalist-violinist Charles Yang and pianist Peter Dugan presents a thrilling program that spans classical virtuosity, soulful resonance, and contemporary innovation. A multiple GRAMMY Award-winner and recipient of the Leonard Bernstein Award, Charles Yang blends classical and electric violin with soul-stirring vocals, having performed as a soloist with orchestras worldwide and collaborated with top recording artists. Peter Dugan, a sought-after multi-genre pianist and host of NPR’s “From the Top,” who has performed with luminaries like Itzhak Perlman and Renee Fleming, brings his dynamic artistry to this program. Both graduates of The Juilliard School, they serve as Artists-in-Residence at New York’s Kaufman Music Center and the Cali School of Music at Montclair State University. This performance fuses their classical roots with fearless improvisation, weaving a rich tapestry of sound that bridges musical worlds. Yang and Dugan’s synergy promises a dazzling celebration of creativity, offering an unforgettable night of music-making. Season Sponsor: Nice Moves / Red Door Realty.
This performance is made possible with the generous support of Christopher Hopgood.