MUSICIAN OF THE MONTH: HEATHER FRASER
We’re so excited to share our August Musician of the Month with you: Meet Heather Fraser!
Heather Fraser is a dynamic choral music educator hailing from Nova Scotia. She is Artistic Director of the Annapolis Valley Honour Choirs and incoming Artistic Director of the Aeolian Singers Women’s Choir. …
Read MoreHalifax Camerata Singers – Looking for Great singers!
Halifax Camerata Singers is currently holding auditions for all voice parts for the 2017-18 season (31st season) 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 MoreMUSICIAN OF THE MONTH: BARBARA BUTLER
We’re thrilled to introduce to you our July Musician of the Month – and she is none other than the lovely Barbara Butler!
Barbara Butler is a chamber musician, choral conductor, organist and music educator and a well-known champion for the arts in Nova Scotia.
She is a graduate in music from Acadia University and in Arts Management from the Banff School of Fine Arts.…
Read MoreCONTEST – Win Tickets to The Big Sick!
Attention, fellow music-lovers: We’ve paired up with our friends over at Taro PR to bring you the chance to attend an advanced screening of Judd Apatow’s new film, The Big Sick!
Entering is simple: Just like our Facebook page and share the contest post. Winner will be announced by 9AM, June 28, 2017.
Screening Details:
Date: Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Cineplex Cinemas Dartmouth Crossing (145 Shubie Dr, Dartmouth, NS B3B 0C3)
CAST STARRING: Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano
DIRECTOR: Michael Showalter
SYNOPSIS: Based on the real-life courtship between Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V.…
Read MoreMabel Bell: Celebrating a Life & Legacy of Outstanding Nova Scotia Achievements in Art & Science
Mabel Bell: Celebrating a Life & Legacy of Outstanding
Nova Scotia Achievements in Art & Science
Baddeck, N.S. – Mabel Bell: Celebrating a Life & Legacy of Outstanding Nova Scotia Achievements in Art & Science celebrates unique achievements and contributions through a series of activities hosted and delivered by Nova Scotians in historically significant communities and places.
We have assembled an accomplished group of Nova Scotians who, with the support and engagement of Dr.…
Read MoreAeolian Singers – Audition Now!
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 2017-18 choral season, which begins at the end of August under the leadership of new Artistic Director, Heather Fraser.
Heather has an exciting season planned for the Aeolians, and you can learn more about the choir at www.aeoliansingers.ca…
Read MoreMUSICIAN OF THE MONTH: BURT WATHEN
June is here and so is our newest Musician of the Month: We’re thrilled to introduce Burt Wathen!
Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Wathen received his early musical training in Saint John, New Brunswick. He is a graduate of the Faculty of Music of the University of Toronto, with a degree in Music Performance. Following a first engagement as Principal Viola with the Hamilton Philharmonic, he moved to Rome to study with Mo.…
Read MoreHalifax Explosion Commemorative Show Goes to Edmonton
The ECMA-nominated Halifax Camerata Singers (HCS) with special guests, Rhapsody Quintet and actor Jeremy Webb are taking Halifax 1917: From Dreams to Despair to the first Edmonton International Choral Festival, June 1-4, as invited guests of Pro Coro Canada. This original production commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Halifax Explosion was first performed before sell-out audience at Halifax Central Library two months ago.…
Read MoreMUSICIAN OF THE MONTH: LALA LEE
Classic Concerts NS is thrilled to introduce you to our newest (and youngest) Musician of the Month: Meet May’s MOTM, pianist Lala Lee!
Lala Lee, age 17, is a grade 12 Honors with Distinction student, a Sacred Heart Scholar and a Celine Hatherly Scholar. Currently a student of Lynn Stodola, she will be moving to Toronto in the fall to study with John Perry at the Glenn Gould School of Music.…
Read MoreMUSICIAN OF THE MONTH: JANE ARCHIBALD
April showers bring more than just May flowers: Say hello to our latest Musician of the Month, soprano Jane Archibald!
Jane Archibald’s career trajectory has taken her from Canada to San Francisco to the Vienna State Opera and major opera houses on both continents.
Her artistry has generated excitement across Europe and North America with recent engagements including Lucia and Konstanze, Adele and Ophélie at the Met, Olympia, Zerbinetta and Cleopatra at the Opéra National de Paris, Sophie at La Scala Milan and in Berlin, Zerbinetta at Baden-Baden Festspielhaus, the Royal Opera House Covent Garden and in Munich, as well as Semele at the Canadian Opera Company.…
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