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
September - March
2024-25
Rising Tide Concert Series
Genre-bending concerts from musicians all over the East Coast. Indie, Pop, Folk, Blues and Cuban-Jazz. We listen. We chat. We laugh. We discover new music and what's behind it.
Our concerts are cozy, exciting, family friendly, sensory inclusive and accessible to everyone.
30
November
2024
Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra: Songs of the People
2:00 PM
United in our humanity through music of different peoples, this concert features works from Braden to Beethoven, plus a performance from the 2024 recipient of the Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra Concerto Competition, playing a work of their choice.
HGMC: Don We Now Our Gay Apparel
Dec 12
Dec 13
Dec 14
Get ready… December is about to become truly magical! The Halifax Gay Men’s Chorus proudly presents Don We Now Our Gay Apparel: December Will Be Magic Again! Join us on December 12, 13, and 14 for four unforgettable performances filled with holiday cheer, heartwarming music, and dazzling performances that celebrate the spirit of the season. The chorus is led by Artistic Director Bryan Crocker, Collaborative Pianist Cynthia Davies and Assistant Conductor Ryan Henwood. Tickets can be purchased here.
The Innkeeper's Christmas with Lennie Gallant
Welcome to The Innkeeper's Christmas with Lennie Gallant! Join us for a festive evening of music and merriment at The Stage at St Andrew's. Get ready to be serenaded by the talented Lennie Gallant as he performs his holiday classics. It's going to be a night filled with cheer, good company, and unforgettable tunes. Don't miss out on this special in-person event that will surely get you into the holiday spirit!
Cecilia Concerts: Jarred Dunn
Encounter a sublime winter's evening of piano mastery as prize-winning musician Jarred Dunn takes the stage to perform an evocative program. Revel in the delicate nuances and serene melodies of Franz Schubert's "Sonata 664," the stark contrasts and intense dissonances of Henryk Górecki's "Sonata Op. 6," the lush, impressionistic textures and harmonically rich Karol Szymanowski's "Preludes Op. 1," and the passionate narratives and deep romanticism of Robert Schumann's "Sonata Op. 11." Lauded for his enchanting sound-colour magic and exquisite touch, Dunn's performance promises a profound journey through diverse emotional and musical landscapes where virtuosity meets profound expression.
Symphony Nova Scotia: Corelli, Lully, & Bembo
Jan 18 - 7:30 PM
Jan 19 - 2:00 PM
Explore the life and influences of 17th-century Italian musician Antonia Bembo, whose incredible journey takes us from Venice to the court of Louis XIV in Paris. With text and narration by Symphony violinist and author Isabelle Fournier, and a spectacular performance by virtuoso lutenist Lucas Harris, we examine the rivalry and the union between French and Italian baroque music, art, and culture.
24
January
2025
Rising Tide: Maude Sonier
Details coming soon.
Cecilia Concerts:
Cameron Crozman and Meagan Milatz
Pianist Meagan Milatz, recipient of the Prix Opus Discovery of the Year, and cellist Cameron Crozman, hailed by CBC Music as "Canada’s next big cello star," make their highly anticipated duo debut in Halifax. Their program, a celebration of Romantic music, centers around Johannes Brahms' two sonatas for cello and piano: the soulful Sonata No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 38, and the radiant Sonata No. 2 in F Major, Op. 99. These towering masterpieces showcase Brahms’ depth of emotion and mastery of form, embodying the essence of German Romanticism. The program is enriched with David Popper’s Im Walde, Op. 50, which beautifully captures the serene and mystical qualities of the forest, and Erno Dohnányi’s Ruralia Hungarica, Op. 32d, a vivid portrayal of Hungarian folk life and traditions. Together, these pieces reflect the Romantic era’s fascination with nature and folk culture, promising an evening of profound musical exploration. Described by Le Devoir as a “simply ideal” partnership, Milatz and Crozman bring these works to life with passion and finesse.
Cecilia Concerts: Andrew Wan and Charles Richard-Hamelin with the Dior Quartet
Join violinist Andrew Wan, pianist Charles Richard-Hamelin, and the celebrated Dior Quartet for an evening that defies convention, weaving together the expressive beauty of Romantic music. Schubert’s "String Quartet No. 12 in C minor, D. 703 'Quartettsatz'" grips the listener with its sudden intensity, while Brahms’ "Violin Sonata No. 3 in D minor, Op. 108" explores the most profound corners of passion and introspection. The playful energy of Brahms’ "Sonatensatz Scherzo in C minor" injects bursts of rhythmic brilliance into the mix, juxtaposed against Mendelssohn’s "Concerto for Violin, Piano, and Strings in D minor, MWV O 4," where virtuosic flourishes and lyrical conversations soar. Each work reveals a different facet of Romanticism, drawing you into a complex web of emotion, drama, and beauty, where no moment is predictable and every note captivates.
Cecilia Concerts: Ensemble Francoeur
Take a journey through the elegance and intricacy of the French Baroque era with Québec's Ensemble Francoeur. Featuring a blend of Baroque violin, viol, voice, and lute, their program “Strings, Quarrels, and the King's Court” highlights the exquisite sophistication of François Couperin's "Concerts royaux," a collection that epitomizes the ornate courtly music of Louis XIV's reign. It also includes Marin Marais' "La Sonnerie de Ste-Geneviève du Mont de Paris," crafted with mesmerizing technical prowess and harmonic richness, as well as the emotive and lyrical airs de cour by Michel Lambert, which capture the heartfelt expressiveness and poetic elegance typical of 17th and 18th-century French vocal music. Together, these works showcase the emotional depth and intricate interplay of voices and instruments that define the Baroque period.
Symphony Nova Scotia: Bach & Telemann Together
March 8 - 7:30 PM
March 9 - 2:00 PM
Even though Bach and Telemann lived at the same time, wrote in similar genres, and knew each other – they were born in the same year and their paths crossed many times – their musical styles differ.
Explore this contrast in a program that highlights why both composers remain impressive today, led by harpsichordist Steven Devine, best known for playing with the critically-acclaimed Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment.
Cecilia Concerts: Kevin Chen
A piano prodigy and the youngest winner of the Franz Liszt International Piano Competition, Canadian Kevin Chen showcases his remarkable talent in a recital featuring masterpieces by Chopin, Liszt, and Schubert. The program highlights Frédéric Chopin's "Ballade No. 4," a piece renowned for its emotional depth and technical complexity. It also features Franz Liszt's "Ballade No. 2," which is celebrated for its dramatic narrative and virtuosic demands, and the Schubert/Liszt "Erlkönig," an electrifying arrangement that combines Franz Schubert’s haunting vocal line with Liszt’s pianistic flair, creating a thrilling blend of storytelling and technical prowess. Chen’s recital promises a sublime experience, bridging the rich traditions and expressive power of classical music with a fresh, contemporary sensitivity.
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."
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.
Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra: Myths & Legends
2:00 PM
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.