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🎶 Presenting high-calibre chamber music concerts in Halifax, Nova Scotia. 🇨🇦 Registered charity. linktr.ee/ceciliaconcerts
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❤️ It’s Giving Tuesday! Your gift supports our Developing Musician Award, giving young artists in Nova Scotia opportunities through a recital, a bursary, + more. Your support keeps this program thriving + helps reach more young artists across the province. ceciliaconcerts.ca/developing-musician-award
A young violinist holds his instrument close and looks directly into the camera against a dark background. His bow rests on the violin strings as he prepares to play. The Cecilia Concerts logo and the Giving Tuesday logo appear in white at the bottom of the image.
December 2, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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🎹 Tonight 7:30 in Halifax, Ukrainian pianist Illia Ovcharenko, one of the most compelling young pianists of his generation, performs Bortkiewicz, Chopin, and Liszt’s solo piano version of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7. Tickets now very limited!
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Illia Ovcharenko sits at a grand piano, looking directly at the camera with his hand resting near his chin. The piano strings and frame are visible in the foreground. A circular orange graphic on the upper left reads “Cecilia Concerts Tonight 7:30.”
November 15, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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🎶 Today at 2:00pm, join us at the Halifax Central Library for a free Sensory-Accessible Concerts event with cellist Catherine Little, fiddler Brad Reid, and pianist Jennifer King. Hear Cape Breton fiddle tunes, classical works, and more. ceciliaconcerts.ca/brad-reid-catherine-little
Cellist Catherine Little and fiddler Brad Reid stand outdoors on a sunny autumn day, holding their instruments and smiling at the camera. The image includes the text “FREE! Today 2:00” in an orange circle at the top right and logos for Sensory-Accessible Concerts, Cecilia Concerts, and Halifax Public Libraries at the bottom.
November 2, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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Join us today at 2pm for a free Sensory-Accessible Concert at ​the Halifax Central Library​ with Adria Jackson, Blessing Tangban, and Moira & Claire — four incredible singer-songwriters sharing their stories through song in a relaxed, welcoming space.​ 🎟️ ceciliaconcerts.ca/nsmw
Three polaroid-style photos feature performers from the Sensory-Accessible Concerts event. The top left image shows a harpist performing outdoors by a lake and mountains. The top right image shows a musician in a yellow sweater playing an acoustic guitar while seated on steps. The bottom photo shows two singers posing together against a neutral background. An orange circle in the bottom right reads “FREE! Today 2:00.” Logos for Nova Scotia Music Week, Sensory-Accessible Concerts, Music Nova Scotia, Cecilia Concerts, Halifax Public Libraries, and Road to NSMW appear along the bottom.
October 19, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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🎻🎻 Tonight at 7:30pm​ at the Stage at St Andrews​ in Halifax, Canadian cellist Bryan Cheng and German cellist Leonard Disselhorst launch our new season ​w​ith CelloFellos. An electrifying collaboration, full of vitality and artistry. Tickets are now limited. 🎟️​ ceciliaconcerts.ca/cellofellos
Promotional image for Cecilia Concerts featuring CelloFellos, cellists Bryan Cheng and Leonard Disselhorst. Bryan smiles at the camera while holding his cello, and Leonard looks down as he plays. They stand on a staircase with a large window in the background. An orange circle overlay reads “Cecilia Concerts Tonight 7:30.”
September 27, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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Sat 7:30pm, Canadian cellist Bryan Cheng and German cellist Leonard Disselhorst ignite our season-opening concert as CelloFellos. Music from Bartók, McFerrin, Hancock, Piazzolla, Ellington, and more.

🎟️ Tickets: ceciliaconcerts.ca/cellofellos​
📍 The Stage at St Andrews, 6036 Coburg Road, Halifax
September 26, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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Our 37th season kicks off with CelloFellos! 🎶 Two cellos. Global grooves. Jazz, tango, folk + classical in one unforgettable night.

🎟️ Tickets + Subscriptions: ceciliaconcerts.ca/cellofellos
🗓️ Sat, Sept 27 · 7:30 PM
📍 The Stage at St Andrews, Halifax
Two cellists perform side by side on stage. Both are wearing patterned shirts and appear deeply focused, with blurred motion showing the energy of their playing. The warm lighting highlights the wooden cellos against a dark background.
September 16, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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🎻🎻 We open our 37th season on Sept 27 with CelloFellos. Canadian cellist Bryan Cheng (our 25/26 Musician-in-Residence) and German cellist Leonard Disselhorst blend jazz, tango, folk, and classical in one electrifying program.

📍 The Stage at St. Andrew’s, Halifax
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Canadian cellist Bryan Cheng, wearing a dark patterned jacket and holding his cello, is pictured on the left against a gray background. German cellist Leonard Disselhorst, wearing a light shirt with a leafy pattern and holding his cello upright, is pictured on the right against a deep red background.
August 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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🎶​ Three of Canada’s finest​ musicians, Robert Uchida, Cameron Crozman, and Philip Chiu​, together for a night of expressive, powerful chamber music​ with works from Rachmaninoff, Messiaen, Takemitsu, + Ravel.​ Dec 6th 7:30pm​ in Halifax​. 🎟️​ ceciliaconcerts.ca/trio-uchida-crozman-chiu​
August 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Experience the brilliance of women composers across centuries with Quatuor Cobalt. From the bold lyricism of Caroline Shaw, the grace of Maddalena Lombardini Sirmen and Fanny Mendelssohn, to the vivid textures of Alicia Terzian.​ Oct 18 7:30pm in Halifax. ceciliaconcerts.ca/quatuor-cobalt​
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July 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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☀️ Join us TODAY at 2pm for a FREE sensory-friendly concert at Halifax Central Library’s Paul O’Regan Hall! JUNO-nominated Jah’Mila, with Neshane Brown, James Shaw & Jennifer King, performs Nina Simone, Bob Marley & originals. Details: ceciliaconcerts.ca/jahmila @ceciliaconcerts
Promotional image featuring Jah'Mila for a Sensory Accessible Concert presented by Cecilia Concerts and Halifax Public Libraries. Jah'Mila is depicted in artistic lighting, looking upwards thoughtfully. Text highlights the event today at 2:00 PM.
June 1, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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🎻 Tonight at 7:30! Catch rising violin star Irain Quirós at The Stage at St. Andrew’s (Halifax) with pianist Ria Kim. Works by Ysaÿe, Fauré & Bruch are on the program. 🎟️ Pay-what-you-can: ceciliaconcerts.ca/violinist-irain-quiros
Irain Quirós stands confidently holding a violin and bow in his hands. He is wearing a black blazer with a satin lapel over a light blue button-up shirt. His expression is calm and poised. The background is a smooth gradient grey, and in the upper left corner is a circular orange-yellow graphic that reads: “Cecilia Concerts - Tonight 7:30.”
May 10, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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Saturday at 7:30pm, Cuban-born violinist Irain Quirós performs Ysaÿe’s “Ballade,” Fauré’s Sonata in A major, and Bruch’s "Scottish Fantasy" at the Stage at St. Andrew's (6036 Coburg Road), Halifax, with pianist Ria Kim. Tickets: pay-by-donation at ceciliaconcerts.ca/violinist-irain-quiros
​Violinist​ Irain Quirós, dressed in a textured white shirt, plays with intense focus under warm, dramatic stage lighting. The golden spotlights create a theatrical atmosphere, highlighting the rich wood tones of the violin and casting soft shadows around him. The background, a dimly lit concert hall with stained glass windows and organ pipes, adds depth and elegance to the scene.
May 8, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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🎙️🩵 Join soprano Nicole Jordan and pianist Jennifer King for a FREE, sensory-friendly vocal classics concert today at 2pm in Paul O’Regan Hall, Halifax Central Library. Works from Gershwin, Bernstein, Dett, Barber, Ives, and Coleridge-Taylor. Register: ceciliaconcerts.ca/soprano-nicole-jordan
Promotional image for a Sensory Accessible Concert taking place today at 2:00 PM. On the left is soprano Nicole Jordan with green-tinted curly hair, wearing a sleeveless black top and colorful necklace, shown in a circular frame. On the right is pianist Jennifer King, smiling and wearing a dark blue blouse with silver hoop earrings. The background is a soft blue gradient. A round orange-yellow graphic in the center reads: "Sensory Accessible Concerts – Today 2:00."
May 4, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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🎙️ Join soprano Nicole Jordan and pianist Jennifer King for a sensory-friendly concert of Gershwin, Bernstein, and more! 🕑 Sunday, May 4, 2pm 📍 Halifax Central Library 🎟️ FREE - Register: ceciliaconcerts.ca/soprano-nicole-jordan
May 1, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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🎻 Tonight (April 27) at 7:30 in Halifax, hear Quatuor Élysée's bold performance of Maurice Ravel’s radiant “Quatuor à cordes,” Ukrainian composer Borys Lyatoshynsky’s dramatic “Quartet No. 4,” and Québecois composer Rachel Laurin’s expressive “Poème.” Tickets: ceciliaconcerts.ca/elysee
A string quartet of four male musicians dressed in black, holding their instruments against a black background. From left to right, they hold two violins, a viola, and a cello. A circular graphic on the right reads: 'Cecilia Concerts, Alliance Française, Tonight 7:30' in white text on a gold gradient background.
April 27, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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🎷🎹 Tonight at 7:30pm, saxophonist Valentin Kovalev & pianist Ahmed Alom perform vibrant global works at Stage at St. Andrew’s, Halifax. Soulful sax & dynamic piano promise an epic night! 🎟️ ceciliaconcerts.ca/kovalev-alom-sax-piano
April 12, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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🎶 Join us today at 2pm for a FREE concert with vibraphonist and percussionist Erin Donovan, flautist Jack Chen, and pianist/host Jennifer King. Works by contemporary composers. Sensory-friendly and inclusive, co-presented with Halifax Central Library. Register: ceciliaconcerts.ca/resonant-landscapes
A vibrant promotional graphic for a concert event. The background is a bright blue, featuring three individuals in circular frames at the top. The left circle shows two people, one wearing a pink and white floral scarf and the other in a brown shirt. The right individual has gray hair and wears a blue blouse. A large, vivid orange circle with bold white text reads "Sensory Accessible Concerts" and "Today 2:00." The background includes a blurred image of an orchestra with string instruments.
April 6, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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🌿🩵 Sunday, April 6th 2pm, join us for the inventive sounds of vibraphonist Erin Donovan, flautist Jack Chen, and pianist Jennifer King. New works from contemporary composers. Designed with sensory-friendly adaptions, this performance welcomes everyone! More: ceciliaconcerts.ca/resonant-landscapes
A promotional image for a Sensory Accessible Concert on April 6 features a large portrait of pianist and host Jennifer King against a blue background. She has short silver hair, wears a navy-blue blouse, and smiles warmly. In a smaller circular inset, vibraphonist Erin Donovan and flautist Jack Chen are pictured together; Erin has short gray hair, wears a light-colored cardigan and a red patterned scarf, while Jack has short dark hair and wears a dark collared shirt. The "Sensory Accessible Concerts" logo, including an icon of an ear with sound waves, is positioned in the lower right corner.
March 30, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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🎻 Tonight in Halifax: Canadian Concertmasters Diana Cohen, Jonathan Crow, Robert Uchida & Andrew Wan perform Dvořák, Mozart & more!
🗓️ Sat, Mar 29
🕕 6:00pm Free Pre-Concert Talk
🕢 7:30pm Concert
📍 St. Andrew's, 6036 Coburg Rd
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A collage of four portraits of classical musicians, each holding or posing with a violin. The top left musician is a man with glasses, wearing a black suit and white shirt, smiling while holding a violin. The top right musician is a woman with curly brown hair, wearing a black sleeveless top, smiling while holding a violin. The bottom left musician is a man with glasses, wearing a light gray blazer over a light blue collared shirt, giving a composed expression. The bottom right musician is a man with short blond hair, wearing a black suit and white shirt, with a serious expression while holding a violin.
March 29, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Join us Sat at 6pm for a free talk with Canada’s top concertmasters at Stage at St. Andrew's, Halifax, before the 7:30pm concert. Insights from orchestral leaders! More at ceciliaconcerts.ca/canadian-concertmasters
A promotional poster for a pre-concert talk by Cecilia Concerts. The top section features four individuals holding violins, against a black background. The bottom section has a gradient background transitioning from yellow to brown. On the left, logos for "Lang Optometry & Eyewear," "Nice Moves, Jules Chamberlain" and "Cecilia Concerts" are displayed, with "Nice Moves" noted as a season sponsor. On the right, bold white text reads "PRE-CONCERT TALK" followed by smaller white text: "Don't miss our free pre-concert talk with the Canadian Concertmasters" and event details: "SATURDAY • 6:00PM THE STAGE AT ST. ANDREW'S 6036 COBURG ROAD IN HALIFAX."
March 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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Tonight's highly-anticipated concert with Canadian pianist Kevin Chen is sold out. We are thrilled to welcome ticket holders to experience this prodigy as he interprets the masterpieces from Chopin and Liszt – enjoy the performance!

👏 Season Sponsor: Jules Chamberlain / Red Door Realty
A promotional image for a sold-out concert by Cecilia Concerts featuring Canadian pianist Kevin Chen. The image shows a young man in a suit playing a piano, with a focused expression. On the left, a circular orange graphic reads "cecilia CONCERTS TONIGHT 7:30" in white text. At the bottom, a matching orange banner with white text reads "SOLD OUT." The background is dark, emphasizing the pianist and the event details.
March 22, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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🎹 This Saturday at 7:30pm in Halifax, join us for a brilliant evening with prize-winning Canadian pianist Kevin Chen. This gifted musical prodigy has been claiming top honours at renowned competitions around the world.

Tickets are available on our website at: ceciliaconcerts.ca/pianist-kevin-chen
March 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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🎹🎶Experience the mesmerizing artistry of prize-winning pianist Kevin Chen, live in Halifax at The Stage at St. Andrew’s on March 22 at 7:30pm. Don't miss this unforgettable performance featuring timeless masterpieces by Chopin and Liszt. Tickets at ceciliaconcerts.ca
March 5, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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Tonight at 7:30 in Halifax, Québec's Ensemble Francoeur revives the French Baroque of 1739. Enjoy Couperin, Lambert, Marais, and more with award-winning artists. St. Andrews, 6036 Coburg Rd. Tickets: ceciliaconcerts.ca/ensemble-francoeur or at the door. Venez découvrir cette musique exquise !
A promotional photograph of Ensemble Francoeur features three musicians posing in an elegant, softly lit setting with arched architecture in the background. Kerry Bursey (left) is holding a large lute and wearing a black turtleneck sweater, smiling warmly. Marie Nadeau-Tremblay (center) holds a Baroque violin and wears a black velvet top with a delicate gold necklace, offering a composed and confident expression. Tristan Best (right) leans slightly against his viol, wearing a white dress shirt, looking toward the camera with a subtle smile. A circular gold banner at the bottom of the image reads "Tonight 7:30 ce soir" in bold white text.
March 1, 2025 at 12:52 PM