Classical events in Halifax

Nova Sinfonia Orchestra and Brittany Cann perform the classics

by Nova Sinfonia Orchestra

Nova Sinfonia Orchestra and guest Brittany Cann perform classic orchestral repertoire at St. Andrew's United Church.

Magenta String Quartet | Music Room Chamber Players Series

by Music Room Chamber Players

Magenta String Quartet performs as part of the Music Room Chamber Players Series.

Bryan Cheng and Balourdet Quartet: heartSTRINGS! (at St. Andrew's)

by Cecilia Concerts

Cellist Bryan Cheng and the Balourdet Quartet perform at St. Andrew's United Church, presented by Cecilia Concerts.

Bryan Cheng and Balourdet Quartet: heartSTRINGS!

by Cecilia Concerts

For his final residency concert of the season, our 2025/26 Musician-in-Residence cellist Bryan Cheng, joins Balourdet Quartet.

Bryan Cheng & Balourdet Quartet: heartSTRINGS!

by Bryan Cheng

Bryan Cheng and the Balourdet Quartet perform heartSTRINGS! at St. Andrew's United Church in Halifax.

Pianist Alex Yang

by Cecilia Concerts

Hear 2026 pianist Alex Yang in a powerful solo recital of Schubert, Chopin, Beethoven, and Liszt. Pay-what-you-can.

Opening Gala | Scotia Festival of Music 2026

by Joseph Strug Concert Hall

On the menu to open Scotia Festival 2026: Ravel's exquisite fairy tale evocations, the luxuriant virtuosity of Strauss's violin sonata, and a masterpiece of Romanticism: Grieg's beautiful G minor string quartet.

Tears, Joys, Heroes | Scotia Festival of Music 2026

by Joseph Strug Concert Hall

Benjamin Britten's Lachrymae (Tears), is a touching set of variations on a song by Elizabethan composer John Dowland. Two short vibraphone-marimba duets follow, then a genial witty trio by Darius Milhaud.

Larger than Life | Scotia Festival of Music 2026

by Joseph Strug Concert Hall

A delightful duo for violin and viola by Czech composer Martinů opens tonight's concert. We then go to the opera with Giovanni Bottesini, the virtuosic Paganini of the double bass.

Some of my Stories Album Launch - Essential Opera

by Essential Opera

Essential Opera celebrates 15 years and their debut album launch with free food, film excerpts, and recorded works between 8-9pm. Children 4-18 welcome with parent until 10pm.

Essential Opera – FREE Celebration!

by Essential Opera

Essential Opera is having a party! Our debut album is out and we want to celebrate with you — also celebrating our 15th anniversary as a company. From 7-10 PM on Friday May 29th, come hang out and enjoy free food at The Carleton. Between 8 and 9, we'll screen a few excerpts of our films and play samples from our most recently recorded works. RSVP requested so they can order enough canapés, hors-d'oeuvres, and bits of things on crackers. Children 4-18 are welcome until 10pm accompanied by their parent/guardian. IDs will be checked and wristbands provided.

Epic Scale | Scotia Festival of Music 2026

by Scotia Festival of Music

Dominic Desautels opens with Poulenc's sonata for two clarinets. Peter Allen performs Busoni's transcription of Bach's Chaconne, followed by Chausson's innovative double concerto.

Ligeti's Tightrope, Wagner's Gift | Scotia Festival of Music 2026

by Joseph Strug Concert Hall

György Ligeti's violin concerto is an event not to be missed: intricate, sometimes humorous, sometimes searing, and fiendishly difficult for soloist and ensemble. A total change of pace follows: Wagner's beloved "Siegfried-Idyll" was a birthday gift for his wife, Cosima, first performed on Christmas morning, 1870. And to conclude, a sparkling neo-classical Stravinsky masterpiece from 1942, written for the concert hall, but conceived as an "abstract ballet".

XAVER VARNUS - The Legendary Organ Virtuoso Plays Bach & Mozart

by Xaver Varnus

Xaver Varnus, the legendary organ virtuoso, performs works by Bach and Mozart at St. Matthew's United Church.

XAVER VARNUS - The Legendary Organ Virtuoso Plays Bach & Mozart

by Xaver Varnus

Xaver Varnus, the legendary organ virtuoso, performs works by Bach and Mozart at St. Matthew's United Church.