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Tribute to Rachmaninov, Presented by Soul Strings Music
Celebrate Rachmaninov’s Birthday with Soul Strings Music!
Step into the world of Sergey Rachmaninov as we honor his life and legacy with an inspiring evening of music.
The program features chamber, piano, and vocal works performed by:
Alsu Kamalieva (Violin)
Anna Shabalina (Cello)
Ria Kim (Piano)
Whether you are a longtime admirer of Rachmaninov or discovering his music for the first time, this concert promises to leave you moved and uplifted. Welcome spring with music that resonates across time. Seating is limited, so book your tickets now!
The Complete Chopin Nocturnes: Part 1 - The Music Room Chamber Players Series
Frédéric Chopin made the Nocturne his own, with 21 masterpieces in the genre. They result from his unique discoveries in piano technique, but would not have been possible without the influence of the bel canto operatic singing he heard during his years in Paris. Here is an unprecedented chance to hear all 21 of Chopin's Nocturnes in two evenings, performed by seven Nova Scotia pianists.
Peter Allen, Philip Chiu, Simon Docking, Heidi Fewster, Jennifer King, Megan Thibeault, and Alex Yang, piano
The Complete Chopin Nocturnes: Part 2 - The Music Room Chamber Players Series
Frédéric Chopin made the Nocturne his own, with 21 masterpieces in the genre. They result from his unique discoveries in piano technique, but would not have been possible without the influence of the bel canto operatic singing he heard during his years in Paris. Here is an unprecedented chance to hear all 21 of Chopin's Nocturnes in two evenings, performed by seven Nova Scotia pianists.
Peter Allen, Philip Chiu, Simon Docking, Heidi Fewster, Jennifer King, Megan Thibeault, and Alex Yang, piano
Rosie Shaw & Jennifer King: What Makes Night Within Us May Leave Stars
British-born, and based in Montreal, Rosie Shaw is both a professional violist with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, and a solo violinist in chamber music and recitals. On a bet from a friend, she won her first viola audition, and has since sat in every chair of the MSO viola section. As a lucky member of that wonderful orchestra, she has played on the stages of magnificent concert halls all over the planet, with incredible soloists and conductors. A longing to have more technically intricate and personal pieces to play, especially for the viola, helped to fuel her interest in composing. Once the genie was invited, the pencil wouldn't stop, and now her first album of violin and viola works , "Rosie Unriveted" is in production and up for release in 2026.
Canadian/ British, award-winning pianist Jennifer King, leads a busy life as a performer, recording artist, educator and host/pianist/curator for the Sensory Accessible Concerts Series (now in Season 4) for Cecilia Concerts. Her latest album from 2022, O Mistress Moon: Canadian Edition (Leaf Music) won an ECMA for Best Classical Album 2023, and is a follow up to her debut album of 2018, O Mistress Moon also nominated with East Coast Music Association and Music Nova Scotia. Her EP of Doolittle: minute etudes (live) was nominated for Classical Composition of the Year for ECMA’s 2021. With a busy musical career spanning three decades, she has established herself as a sought-after performer and recording artist in Canada with features on CBC Radio 2, ici-musique and further afield. Jennifer is preparing to launch her next solo album, Souvenance on 24 April of 2025.
Her recordings can be found on all streaming platforms and www.jenniferkingpiano.com
$25 or $15 for students (Cash at the door) Donations will be given to Bide Awhile Animal Shelter. This concert will also be live streamed.
Sumptuous Song - The Music Room Chamber Players Series
Meghan Lindsay has performed regularly with Opera Atelier, Pacific Opera Victoria, and Tafelmusik, and appeared in venues such as Amsterdam's Concertgebouw, Toronto's Koerner Hall, and the Royal Opera at the Palace of Versailles. With pianist Carson Becke, she will bring a gorgeous program to the Music Room, including Carson's arrangement of Strauss's beloved Four Last Songs.
On the Program
RICHARD STRAUSS: Four Last Songs (arr. Carson Becke)
FERNANDO OBRADORS: Canciones Clásicas Españolas
CECILIA LIVINGSTON: Penelope
Meghan Lindsay, soprano, Carson Becke, piano
Dances with Winds - The Music Room Chamber Players Series
Music for winds and piano with an emphasis on movement and dance! From a charming work by Saint-Saëns, through a mediation on the work of Langston Hughes (with visits to Harlem jazz clubs and Paris cabarets) to the irresistible action of Connesson's ode to techno. Add to this some Messiaen birdsong and a multimedia piece for clarinet and video, and there will be plenty of action.
On the Program
CAMILLE SAINT-SAËNS: Tarantella
OLIVIER MESSIAEN: Le merle noir
VALERIE COLEMAN: Portraits of Langston
MATTHEW KNIGHTS: Abstraction
GUILLAUME CONNESSON: Techno-Parade
Jack Chen, flute; Eileen Walsh, clarinet; Simon Docking, piano
Alkali Collective Presents: Stitched
Enjoy an evening of contemporary chamber music featuring the selected composers from Alkali Collective’s 2024/25 Call for Scores – Alexander Bridger, Hope Salmonson & Shanti Sivarulrasa – alongside works by Jennifer Butler, Liberté-Anne Lymberiou and more!
Tickets: $25/adult, $20/student, $15/ages 12 and under.
Live-Stream Tickets: $15/household.
Haydn’s Wit, Beethoven’s Soul - The Music Room Chamber Players Series
The hallmark of Haydn's last string quartet is the sense of sublime conversation, wit, and timing, with all four "characters" in the drama taking part in the fascinating twists and turns. Twenty years later, Beethoven turned to the string quartet in his last years, creating a kind of spiritual diary that still rates as one of the most profound artistic statements in any form.
On the Program
JOSEF HAYDN: String Quartet in F Major, Op. 77, No. 2
L. VAN BEETHOVEN: String Quartet in A minor, Op. 132
Renaud Lapierre and Leonardo Perez, violins; Elizabeth Upson Perez, viola; Hilary Brown, cello
Blair Lofgren in Recital - The Music Room Chamber Players Series
A long-time friend and supporter of Scotia Festival, Dr. Carl Abbott passed away in February 2024. For many years, Carl and family hosted their close friend and Scotia Festival favourite, cellist Blair Lofgren. Tonight, Blair comes to Halifax to celebrate Carl's life with some of his favourite music.
On the Program
L. VAN BEETHOVEN: Variations on Bei Männern from Mozart's "The Magic Flute"
EDVARD GRIEG: Cello Sonata in A minor
Lieder by Schubert, Schumann
Blair Lofgren, cello; Philip Chiu, piano; Simon Docking, piano
Lower Strings Spotlight - The Music Room Chamber Players Series
Rarely heard together on their own, the cello and double bass are a perfect match as chamber music partners. In the hands of Symphony Nova Scotia members Aiden Russell and Jemma Jones, you will hear just how these instruments' soulful voices can shine!
On the Program
GIOACHINO ROSSINI: Duetto for Cello and Double Bass
JEAN-BAPTISTE BARRIÈRE: Sonata in G Major
LUIGI BOCCHERINI: Cello Sonata in E Flat, G. 10
DOMENICO DRAGONETTI: Duo in B Flat Major
FRANZ KEYPER: Rondo for Double Bass and Cello in G Major
Reimagined Paths: The Uchida-Crozman-Chiu Trio
Come join us at The Music Room for an evening of music that explores resilience, transformation, and the power of human connection. The concert features Robert Uchida, Concertmaster of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, alongside the incomparable cellist Cameron Crozman and JUNO Award-winning pianist Philip Chiu. You will hear works by Rebecca Clarke, Mel Bonis, as well as Irish Folk Tunes from Frank Martin and Dvořák's legendary Dumky Trio, each piece reflecting themes of renewal and the shared experiences that unite us.
This event proudly supports the Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland Nova Scotia, an organization dedicated to empowering women and gender-diverse individuals who have been disproportionately affected by the justice system. Through advocacy, support services, and community engagement, the Society works to break the cycle of incarceration, offering resources for healing and reintegration. All proceeds from the concert will help further the Society’s mission of justice and equality. This evening not only celebrates transformative music but stands as a powerful reminder of the collective effort needed to create a more just and inclusive society.
A very special thanks to our co-presenting sponsor: Scotia Festival of Music.
Tickets are $50 and be purchased via Eventbrite.