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.
2024 - 2025 Season
Cecilia Concerts: Canadian Concertmasters
The Canadian Concertmasters features four of Canada’s leading symphony concertmasters – from the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. These extraordinary violinists unite to blend their expertise and passion with a program that includes Antonín Dvořák’s melodic "Terzetto in C major," Sergei Prokofiev’s dynamic "Sonata for Two Violins," Johan Halvorsen’s virtuosic "Passacaglia" on a theme by George Frideric Handel, Georg Philipp Telemann’s intricate "Concerto for 4 Violins," and unique arrangements of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s whimsical "Magic Flute," Grażyna Bacewicz’s intense "Quartet for 4 Violins," and Camille Saint-Saëns' "Danse Macabre."
11
April
2025
Robert Lamar in Mystery
A Brookes Diamond Production
We're excited to host a benefit performance of Robert Lamar's Mystery at Saint Andrew's on Friday, April 11.
Robert has devoted much of his life to the study and understanding of the conjuring arts, hypnosis, memory training and parapsychology. You may know him from the transformative theatrical performance, The Gift.
Cecilia Concerts: Empire Wild
Empire Wild, a dynamic crossover ensemble of Juilliard-trained musicians, presents an exhilarating program blending classical foundations with jazz, folk, pop, and more. This genre-defying performance includes George Gershwin’s lively and charming "‘S Wonderful," Claude Debussy’s playful and impressionistic "Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum," and Chick Corea’s vibrant and rhythmic "Armando’s Rhumba." The trio also explores Taro Hakase’s passionate "Jounetsu Tairiku" and Friedrich August Kummer’s expressive "Duet for Two Cellos, Opus 22, No. 1." Led by cellists Ken Kubota and Mitchell Lyon, the ensemble employs innovative techniques, transforming the cello into a versatile and powerful voice. With intricate bow work, percussive rhythms, and virtuosic pizzicato, they breathe fresh life into each composition. The program also showcases original works, such as "Taconic" and "For Chiaki – North Beat," highlighting the musicians' unique and eclectic sound. Additional contemporary pieces include the soulful "Julie-O" by Mark Summer and the energetic "The Boxing Reels" by Jeremy Kittel, rounding out an electrifying and diverse musical experience.
14
April
2025
Nova Sinfonia Orchestra Concert
7:30 pm
Conducted by Nathan Beeler.
Franz von Suppe: Light Cavalry Overture
Carl Maria von Weber: Bassoon Concerto Op. 75 - Christopher Palmer: Bassoon
Johannes Brahms: Symphony no. 2 in D Major
Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra: Myths & Legends
2:00pm
Symphony Nova Scotia chorus master Joel Tranquilla leads the NSYO in a performance that invites Soundtrax, Resonance Youth Choir, and Annapolis Valley Honour Choir to sing in this exciting orchestral presentation of glorious myths and legends.
Cecilia Concerts: Quatuor Élysée
After bringing the house down with their triumphant performance in Halifax a few years back, France's astonishing Quatuor Élysée returns with a riveting program blending French elegance and Russian depth. Featuring Maurice Ravel’s intricate and impressionistic "Quatuor à cordes," Borys Lyatoshynsky’s powerful and emotive "Quartet No. 4, Op. 43," and the deeply lyrical "Poème pour Quatuor à cordes Op. 35" from Québecois composer Rachel Laurin. Embodying a unique, explorative approach to string quartet performance, this season-closing ensemble is not to be missed! A co-presentation with Alliance Française Halifax and Alliance Française Toronto.
31
May
2025
Mat Hughes @ The Stage at Saint Andrew's
7:00pm
Enjoy Mat Hughes live on the grand piano with a full band at the Stage at St. Andrew's to celebrate the release of his new EP - South-facing Dumpster.
Leanne Hoffman will perform an opening set.