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.
9
November
2025
Stadacona Band with Dalhousie Collegium Cantorum
3:00pm
You’re invited to The Stadacona Band of the Royal Canadian Navy’s annual Veterans’ Week concert – “Our Veterans, Their Stories” – on Sunday, November 9, at 3pm
A tradition spanning over two decades, the Veterans' Week concert is a powerful community event that pays tribute to those who wore the uniform and fought valiantly to serve and protect our country.
This year’s program features special guests Terry Kelly and the Dalhousie Collegium Cantorum and will take place in the historic St. Andrew’s United Church in Halifax (6036 Coburg Road).
Come be part of a special musical commemoration honouring and remembering our brave and inspiring veteran community.
This event is free and open to all; no tickets required.
Details: 2025 Veterans’ Week Concert | Concert de la Semaine des vétérans 2025
15
November
2025
Cecilia Concerts: Illia Ovcharenko
7:30pm
Ukrainian pianist Illia Ovcharenko, one of the world’s most celebrated young artists, electrified our Halifax audience with his stunning performance two years ago, and now he returns to share his artistry once again. Winner of the prestigious Honens International Piano Competition, Illia's breathtaking technique and emotional depth transcend the traditional boundaries of classical performance. He has captivated audiences at venues including Carnegie Hall and the Konzerthaus Berlin, and with orchestras like the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. His richly expressive program features five lyrical and rarely heard works by Sergei Bortkiewicz, including the poetic "Etude" and "Lied Ohne Worte" from “4 Klavierstücke,” and the nocturne-like "Diana" from “3 Pieces.” Also included are Frédéric Chopin’s sparkling “3 Waltzes,” his introspective “Nocturne in E minor,” and the dramatic brilliance of his “Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat minor.” Franz Liszt’s virtuosic solo piano transcription of Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 7 in A major” brings orchestral grandeur to the program through the hands of a single artist. With a passion for romantic repertoire and an innate ability to connect with listeners, Illia’s second Halifax performance offers an intimate and transformative musical experience.
17
November
2025
Nova Sinfonia with Conductor Dr. Leonardo Perez
7:30pm
Nova Sinfonia Orchestra Society presents the second concert of its 30th anniversary season. This concert's program is joyful, uplifting and exciting at times! Don't miss this opportunity to hear high quality orchestral music at affordable prices. You won't be disappointed!
Program:
Mozart: Overture to Clemenza di Tito
Vivaldi: Oboe Concerto in C
Kodaly: Dances of Galanta
Haydn: Symphony 104
Adults, $25, Students, $10
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.
20
November
2025
Daughters of Donbas - Songs of Stolen Children
6:00pm
Daughters of Donbas – Songs of Stolen Children is a music/human rights project that deals with the ~20,000 Ukrainian children that have been abducted from occupied regions in Eastern Ukraine and taken to Russia.
Amnesty International Prize winner Marichka, the founder, executive producer, and the lead singer of Daughters of Donbas (Toronto, ON), along with Grammy-nominated producer Dan Rosenberg have brought together a group of talented and passionate professional musicians to give the voice to captured children who tragically can’t speak for themselves. Hauntingly beautiful acoustic vibrations translate the themes of sorrow and hope. Weaving Ukrainian folk music into the modern context, Daughters of Donbas draw the strength from their ancestry and storytelling traditions to speak the hard truth of the ongoing cultural erasure. Their hope is in speaking up and unity in action, which this 80-minute concert is meant to inspire.
Featuring the Halifax Ukrainian Children's Choir.
29
November
2025
Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra: True North
2:00pm
Featuring
Mark Hopkins, conductor
The Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra
On the program
Giovanni Gabrieli: Sonata Primi Toni
Björk Guðmundsdóttir: Overture from Dancer in the Dark
Eric Whitacre, arr. Paul Lavender: October
Ludwig van Beethoven: Rondino in E-flat Major
Jocelyn Morlock: My Name Is Amanda Todd
Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 2
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 musical tribute to 15-year-old Amanda Todd by the late Canadian composer Jocelyn Morlock.
30
November
2025
Halifax Harmonizers Present Fall Harmonies
2:30pm
Join us for a wonderful afternoon of music!
The Halifax Harmonizers are men in the Halifax, Nova Scotia area who sing together in four part harmony. We perform a capella (without musical instruments) and have a wide-ranging repertoire including show tunes, gospel, seasonal favourites and classic and contemporary pop hits.
Synergy is a barbershop chorus based in Halifax. The members are Sue Kember (Bari), Jennifer Cleveland (Lead), Adèle Merritt (Bass), and Corinna Garriock (Tenor). In June of 2025 they were crowned Harmony, Inc. Area 1 Quartet Champions.
Chelsi Madonna is an accomplished coloratura soprano. She has a Master of Music in Performance (Opera) and a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance. She owns and operates the Chelsi Madonna School of Music in Halifax.
Sandy Lake Academy is a Primary to Grade 12 Christian school located on a beautiful campus in Bedford, Nova Scotia. In April 2025 their Youth Choir and Elementary Choir were both awarded gold medals at the Kiwanis Music Festival.
6
December
2025
Cecilia Concerts: Trio Uchida-Crozman-Chiu
7:30pm
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 three musicians—each a multiple prize winner and a Halifax audience favourite—bring to life Sergei Rachmaninoff’s "Trio élégiaque No. 1 in G minor," a work of haunting beauty and expressive depth, alongside Olivier Messiaen’s transcendent "Louange à l’Éternité de Jésus" and "Louange à l’immortalité de Jésus," both of which offer meditative reflections on eternity and immortality. Japanese composer Toru Takemitsu’s "Between Tides" adds atmospheric textures, evoking the natural world with its evocative sounds. The program also features Maurice Ravel’s "Piano Trio in A Minor," a masterpiece blending French elegance with emotional depth and harmonic innovation. With the virtuosic talents of Uchida, Crozman, and Chiu, this performance promises to be a compelling exploration of both timeless and contemporary works.
8
December
2025
Measha Brueggergosman-Lee:
Christmas at Home
7:30pm
Measha Brueggergosman-Lee is returning to Nova Scotia as part of a small tour that will feature a stop at Saint Andrew’s in Halifax on Monday, December 8, 2025. Motivated and hungry for new experiences, Ms. Brueggergosman’s career effortlessly embraces the broadest array of performance platforms and musical styles and genres.
Measha began her career predominantly committed to the art of the song recital and has presented innovative programs at Carnegie Hall, Washington’s Kennedy Center, London’s Wigmore Hall, and both the Konzerthaus and Musikverein in Vienna,.
Her subsequent disc Night and Dreams, which features songs by Mozart, Brahms, Strauss, Schubert, Debussy, Duparc and Fauré won several awards and her recording of the Wesendonck Lieder with Franz Welser-Möst and the Cleveland Orchestra earned her a Grammy nomination.
Presented by Rock the Fiddle Events, with musicians Measha Brueggergosman-Lee, Aaron Davis, Mike Eckert and Steve Lee.
11-13
December
2025
Halifax Gay Men's Chorus Holiday Concerts
7:30pm
Three evening concerts 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!
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