Featured Concerts
The Bay Chorale – Seeking New Members!
The Bay Chorale is embarking on our tenth season of making choral music in St. Margaret’s Bay, and we invite new members to join us for our celebrations! We are delighted to be under the continued leadership of Christina Murray, Artistic Director, and Maureen McGee, Accompanist. As we celebrate and reflect on ten years of singing, we will also be looking forward: this season’s programming will include some new configurations and repertoire, including the world premiere of an original work commissioned in celebration of this milestone anniversary.…
Read MoreAeolian Singers Auditions
Are you a woman who loves to sing and perform with choral singing experience? The Aeolian Singers are holding auditions for committed choristers for the 2016-17 choral season, which begins at the end of August.
The choir recently completed its 40th anniversary, and has announced that choral conductor Heather Fraser will be joining the choir as Artistic Director, commencing with the 2017-18 season. …
Rhapsody Quintet Announces New Member
Rhapsody Quintet is pleased to announce that Halifax-based clarinetist Eileen Walsh is joining the group, effective immediately. Eileen replaces Dominic Desautels who joined the group in 2013. Eileen joins Cellist Shimon Walt, Pianist Diana Torbert, violinist Jennifer Jones and Double Bassist David Langstroth.
“Eileen is a great player and a great friend,” said cellist Shimon Walt. “We had three great years with Dominic, and we’ll miss him, but having had the opportunity to work with two such wonderful clarinet players is amazing. …
Halifax Camerata Singers – Looking for Great Singers!
Halifax Camerata Singers is currently holding auditions for all voice parts for the 2016-17 season (30th anniversary year!) for singers who have a solid vocal technique, good sight-reading skills and above average musical ability. Previous choral experience is a must. If you would like to be part of this dynamic choral ensemble please contact General Manager Peggy Walt at peggy@culturalaffairs.ca…
Read MoreAeolian Singers Announce New Artistic Director
The Aeolian Singers Association is pleased to announce the appointment of new Artistic Director, Nova Scotian choral conductor, Heather Fraser. Ms. Fraser is only the fourth conductor to lead the women’s choir, which recently celebrated its 40thseason.
Aeolians’ President Anne Marie Coolen commented “We’re thrilled that Heather has agreed to join us and bring her expertise and musicianship to our singing. …
Violinist James Egnes to Begin National Tour
On Wednesday, January 27 2016, James Ehnes turned 40! To celebrate, he’s throwing a super-sized birthday party in the form of a national recital tour featuring stops in all of Canada’s provinces and territories from April 28 to May 30 and September 14 to November 5. …
Read MoreCentrediscs Releases Nominated for Two 2016 East Coast Music Awards
Centrediscs, the recording label of the Canadian Music Centre, is thrilled to announce that two of its releases have been nominated at the 2016 East Coast Music Awards. Associate Composer Dinuk Wijeratne has been nominated for Classical Composition of the Year for his work, “Two Pop Songs on Antique Poems” from the Afiara Quartet’s Spin Cycle (CMCCD 21215, Centrediscs).…
Read MoreIt’s Cool to Go to the Symphony: 10 Reasons Why Classical Music is In
Lifestyle blogger Sascha DeVoretz asked Vancouver Symphony members to share their top 10 reasons why the symphony is cool.…
Read MoreCBC Music Dishonest in Contest Promotions
Interesting read from the Globe and Mail on CBC Music’s latest contest promotion.…
Read MoreSibelius’ “Invisible” Sister
An interesting read from the fine folks at Slipped Disc:
“When Sibelius turned 50, a hundred years ago, the Finnish media printed a picture of the great man with his mother (right).
But they cropped his sister, Linda, out of the original shot.”…
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