31st Annual Provincial Music Festival Ends on High Note
A gala concert featuring the Stars of the Festival and an Awards Night, at Bridgewater United Church, on Saturday, May 30th, brought the 31st Annual Provincial Music Festival to a very successful conclusion. Woodwind adjudicator, Tristan De Borba, summed it up this way: “I really enjoyed adjudicating these talented young musicians. I heard some terrific performances.…
Read MoreLocal Library Recipient of $62,000 Piano
In addition to state-of-the-art technology, a beautiful rooftop deck, two cafes, and its countless reading nooks and study areas, the Halifax Central Library now boasts another compelling feature: a shiny, new grand piano, donated by local philanthropist Peggy Corkum.
An official dedication ceremony will take place in the near future.
Read MoreLocal Cellist Sets Mood for Neptune Theatre’s Macbeth
Neptune Theatre has launched its latest show of the season, a small-cast production of Macbeth starring local talent Jeremy Webb. The show’s company includes one offstage performer, however – Symphony Nova Scotia’s own newest cellist, Benjamin Marmen. Described as nothing short of “amazing”, Marmen’s compositions underscore the entire play, transporting viewers through the bedevilled king’s journey into madness.…
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Meet SNS’ Newest Cellist
Symphony Nova Scotia is pleased to welcome the newest member of its cello section, recent Dalhousie graduate Benjamin Marmen. Hailing from Grand Bay-Westfield, NB, Benjamin recently completed his Bachelor of Music under SNS cellist and Dal prof Shimon Walt. To learn more about the Symphony’s latest addition, click here to read the SNS post.…
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Toronto-Based Trio Travels to Lunenberg
The internationally acclaimed, Toronto-based Gryphen Trio will be performing in Lunenberg this month, featuring works by Haydn, Beethoven, and Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra music director Dinuk Wijeratne. For more information about the trio’s performance, and other upcoming concerts at the Lunenberg Academy, click here to view the Herald’s article on the group.…
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