Cecilia Concerts

Trio Seoul : East Meets West • Saturday, January 10, 2026 • 7:30pm Trio Seoul, featuring the masterful violinist Jinjoo Cho, the expressive cellist Brannon Cho, and the dynamic pianist Kyu Yeon Kim, presents a program that seamlessly blends their South Korean cultura...

Experience Trio Seoul live in Halifax. Violinist Jinjoo Cho, cellist Brannon Cho & pianist Kyu Yeon Kim perform works by Juri Seo, Liszt, David Baker & Ravel. Sat Jan 10, 7:30pm, Stage at St. Andrew’s. Tickets: ceciliaconcerts.ca/trio-seoul

🎶​ 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​

Illyes Ferfera Quartet • Thursday, November 6, 2025 • 7:30pm Franco-Algerian saxophonist Illyes Ferfera leads his vibrant quartet in a bold and uplifting exploration of global jazz. Drawing from his North African roots, Ferfera blends the rhythmic drive of Alge...

🎷 Experience the rich sounds of global jazz with Franco-Algerian saxophonist Illyes Ferfera and his dynamic Paris-based quartet. Thurs, Nov 6th 7:30pm at the Paul O’Regan Hall, Halifax Central Library. 🎟️ FREE – Register at ceciliaconcerts.ca/illyes-ferfera-quartet

Kevin Zhu: Paganini’s "24 Caprices for Solo Violin" • Saturday, November 1, 2025 • 7:30pm Violinist Kevin Zhu, an artist of boundless curiosity, presents his daring interpretation of Niccolò Paganini’s exhilarating "24 Caprices for Solo Violin." This electrifying performance unveils the vi...

🎻 Violinist Kevin Zhu comes to Halifax for one unforgettable night performing the "24 Caprices for Solo Violin" by Niccolò Paganini. A rare and electrifying feat of musical mastery! Sat, Nov 1st 7:30pm at the Stage at St. Andrew's.

🎟 ceciliaconcerts.ca/kevin-zhu

Fanny Hensel Mendelssohn

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​

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.

☀️ 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

Jah'Mila • Sunday, June 1, 2025 • 2:00pm Immerse yourself in a soothing and vibrant afternoon of sensory-friendly reggae and soul music featuring JUNO-nominated singer Jah’Mila, joined by the warm, rhythmic talents of ​k​eyboardist Neshane B...

🩵 Join JUNO-nominated singer Jah’Mila for a FREE sensory-friendly concert on June 1st at 2pm with Neshane Brown, James Shaw and Jennifer King. Enjoy soulful Jamaican roots music at Halifax Central Library. ceciliaconcerts.ca/jahmila

Jah'Mila • Sunday, June 1, 2025 • 2:00pm Immerse yourself in a soothing and vibrant afternoon of sensory-friendly reggae and soul music featuring JUNO-nominated singer Jah’Mila, joined by the warm, rhythmic talents of ​k​eyboardist Neshane B...

🩵 Join JUNO-nominated singer Jah’Mila for a FREE sensory-friendly concert on June 1st at 2pm with Neshane Brown, James Shaw and Jennifer King. Enjoy soulful Jamaican roots music at Halifax Central Library. ceciliaconcerts.ca/jahmila

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.”

🎻 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

​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.

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.

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 • Saturday, May 10, 2025 • 7:30pm Originally from Havana, Cuba, violinist Irain Quirós has been living in Halifax since 2023. He recently made history as the first-ever representative of Nova Scotia to be awarded 1st prize in the stri...

🎻 From Havana to Halifax, Cuban-Nova Scotian violinist Irain Quirós captivates this Saturday 7:30pm with a performance of Ysaÿe’s fiery Sonata no. 3, Fauré’s lyrical Sonata in A major, and Bruch’s vibrant "Scottish Fantasy." With pianist Ria Kim. By-donation ceciliaconcerts.ca/violinist-irain-quiros

Violinist Irain Quirós • Saturday, May 10, 2025 • 7:30pm Originally from Havana, Cuba, violinist Irain Quirós has been living in Halifax since 2023. He recently made history as the first-ever representative of Nova Scotia to be awarded 1st prize in the stri...

🎻 From Havana to Halifax, Cuban-Nova Scotian violinist Irain Quirós captivates this Saturday 7:30pm with a performance of Ysaÿe’s fiery Sonata no. 3, Fauré’s lyrical Sonata in A major, and Bruch’s vibrant "Scottish Fantasy." With pianist Ria Kim. By-donation ceciliaconcerts.ca/violinist-irain-quiros

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."

🎙️🩵 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

🎙️ 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

🎙️ 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

Cecilia Concerts announces 37th season featuring Bryan Cheng as Musician-in-Residence - Halifax Presents Cecilia Concerts unveils its 37th season, featuring more than 40 classical musicians in a series running from September 2025 to May 2026.

@ceciliaconcerts.ca announces its 37th season, featuring Bryan Cheng as Musician-in-Residence.

www.halifaxpresents.com/music/cecili...

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.

🎻 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

Quatuor Élysée • Sunday, April 27, 2025 • 7:30pm Anyone who recalls the Paris-based Quatuor Élysée’s stunning performance for us three years ago will be eager to grab tickets for their return to Halifax. This multiple award-winning ensemble, known f...

This Sunday 7:30pm, Quatuor Élysée returns to Halifax for a performance on the Stage at St. Andrew's! Their program features works from composers Rachel Laurin, Borys Lyatoshynsky, and Maurice Ravel. Not to be missed! Tix: ceciliaconcerts.ca/elysee

Quatuor Élysée • Sunday, April 27, 2025 • 7:30pm Anyone who recalls the Paris-based Quatuor Élysée’s stunning performance for us three years ago will be eager to grab tickets for their return to Halifax. This multiple award-winning ensemble, known f...

This Sunday 7:30pm, Quatuor Élysée returns to Halifax for a performance on the Stage at St. Andrew's! Their program features works from composers Rachel Laurin, Borys Lyatoshynsky, and Maurice Ravel. Not to be missed! Tix: ceciliaconcerts.ca/elysee

Quatuor Élysée • Sunday, April 27, 2025 • 7:30pm Anyone who recalls the Paris-based Quatuor Élysée’s stunning performance for us three years ago will be eager to grab tickets for their return to Halifax. This multiple award-winning ensemble, known f...

Paris-based Quatuor Élysée returns to Halifax on Sunday, April 27th 7:30pm at the Stage at St. Andrew's! Hear composers Rachel Laurin, Borys Lyatoshynsky, and Maurice Ravel in a bold, unmissable program. Tix: ceciliaconcerts.ca/elysee

Quatuor Élysée • Sunday, April 27, 2025 • 7:30pm Anyone who recalls the Paris-based Quatuor Élysée’s stunning performance for us three years ago will be eager to grab tickets for their return to Halifax. This multiple award-winning ensemble, known f...

Paris-based Quatuor Élysée returns to Halifax on Sunday, April 27th 7:30pm at the Stage at St. Andrew's! Hear composers Rachel Laurin, Borys Lyatoshynsky, and Maurice Ravel in a bold, unmissable program. Tix: ceciliaconcerts.ca/elysee

🎷🎹 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

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Sensory-Accessible Concert with Soprano Nicole Jordan - Halifax Presents Cecilia Concerts presents a Sensory-Accessible Concert with Soprano Nicole Jordan at the Halifax Central Library on May 4, 2025

Just announced: @ceciliaconcerts.bsky.social presents its next Sensory-Accessible Concert with Soprano Nicole Jordan (May 4).

www.halifaxpresents.com/events/senso...

Saxophonist Valentin Kovalev and Pianist Ahmed Alom • Saturday, April 12, 2025 • 7:30pm Siberian saxophonist Valentin Kovalev, fresh from a sold-out debut recital at Carnegie Hall, joins multiple prize-winning Cuban pianist Ahmed Alom for an exhilarating and diverse spring program that c...

🎷🎹 Sat 7:30pm: Saxophonist Valentin Kovalev & pianist Ahmed Alom perform works by Villa-Lobos, Chaminade, Schulhoff, Say, Molinelli, Yoshimatsu, & Iturralde at Stage at St. Andrew’s, Halifax. Tickets: ceciliaconcerts.ca/kovalev-alom-sax-piano

Saxophonist Valentin Kovalev and Pianist Ahmed Alom • Saturday, April 12, 2025 • 7:30pm Siberian saxophonist Valentin Kovalev, fresh from a sold-out debut recital at Carnegie Hall, joins multiple prize-winning Cuban pianist Ahmed Alom for an exhilarating and diverse spring program that c...

🎷🎹 Sat 7:30pm: Saxophonist Valentin Kovalev & pianist Ahmed Alom perform works by Villa-Lobos, Chaminade, Schulhoff, Say, Molinelli, Yoshimatsu, & Iturralde at Stage at St. Andrew’s, Halifax. Tickets: ceciliaconcerts.ca/kovalev-alom-sax-piano

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.

🎶 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 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.

🌿🩵 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.

🌿🩵 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