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Winter 2011-2012
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 Tigran Hamasyan (New York) - Feb 11
Saturday, February 11
Tigran Hamasyan (New York)
The Music Room
8 pm, $20 ($15 members)
All ages
The most prominent jazz concert coming to Halifax in the winter of 2012 is
Armenian-born, solo pianist Tigran Hamasyan (New York).
His almost
intimidating virtuosity is the first remarkable attribute to note (and
possibly his close resemblance to a young Bob Dylan!), and then his
compositional voice.
At times, and especially on record, Tigran offers
gracefully refined pieces that are either gentle Armenian folk melodies or
poetry reformed by dazzling instrumental variations or Satie-esque classical
explorations of new or recovered songs.
In performance, his energetic
experiments with rhythmic and harmonic diversity has been described as dips
into Keith Jarrett-style gospel, country and funk. Check out his latest
album, A Fable, if you need proof for your purchase.
YouTube video
Concerts for Young Ensemble - Jan 27 - POSTPONED!!!
Four enthusiastic young musicians will combine their talents to present three concerts throughout the latter part of January. The ensemble, pianist Hannah Parks, cellist Kerrianne Ryan, violinist Gina Burgess and clarinetist Scott A. MacDonald, will perform works by Dvorak, Haydn, Milhaud, Schickele and Sheng.
The Halifax performance is Friday January 27 at the Lilian Piercey Concert Hall, Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts (6199 Chebucto Road), 7pm. Tickets available at the door, $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors.
Open Waters Festival 2012 - Jan 12-14
NORTH ATLANTIC SHOWCASE of new and improvised music
January 12-14, 2012
Sir James Dunn Theatre, Dalhousie Arts Centre
6101 University Avenue, Halifax
Open Waters Festival 2012 is an exciting three-day North Atlantic Showcase of new and improvised music by Atlantic Canadian composers and performers.
It's a musical extravaganza — freedom of expression with innovative compositions, inspiring musicians and ground-breaking performances!
Atlantic Canada is home to many of Canada's most imaginative musical minds and the Open Waters mandate is to celebrate and promote these artists, both nationally and internationally on an annual basis.
The musical variety in this festival is staggering. It will range from free improvisation to composed music, ensembles, solos, and a full orchestra performing the full spectrum of contemporary classical and jazz genres, which will probe the depths of musical creativity.
This is an event which will be certain to set the musical pace for 2012! Be prepared to be engaged and leave inspired!
Tickets: $20 advance or $15 at the door
3 day Pass: $45 / $30
To pay online or to see the full line-up: www.upstreammusic.org/upcoming-performances
For more info: (902) 461-1232
'Amahl and the Night Visitors' - Jan 7
St. Luke's United, Upper Tantallon, hosts Opera Nova Scotia for a Family Opera.
Menotti's one-hour family musical play Amahl and the Night Visitors will be presented by Opera Nova Scotia Saturday, January 7, 6:30 pm and Sunday January 8, 2:00 pm, St. Luke's United Church, Upper Tantallon (5374 St. Margarets's Bay Road).
Tickets available at the church and at Otis and Clementine Book Store. They are $15 and $5 for children 16 and under.
Fall 2011
'For the Love of Opera' - Sept 17
Special Fundraiser in support of the Dalhousie Opera Workshop
Dalhousie University's Department of Music presents:
FOR THE LOVE OF OPERA
Saturday, September 17, 7:30 pm
Saint Andrew's United Church
6036 Coburg Road, Halifax
General Admission $10
Tickets are available through the Department of Music and at the door.
Donations over the ticket price gratefully received with tax receipts available upon request.
A special fundraiser concert of favourite opera scenes and arias performed by faculty, students and special guests in aid of the Dalhousie Opera Workshop.
Semi-staged excerpts from The Mikado, The Marriage of Figaro, Magic Flute, The Tales of Hoffman, Don Carlos, La Traviata, Die Fledermaus, La Perichole and Sondheim's Company.
Funds raised from this performance will help us to offset costs of our upcoming production of Sweeney Todd, February 2, 3, 4 and 5, 2012. Reserve these dates!
Winter & Spring 2011
Spring Book Sale - May 7 and 8
Women for Music will hold their SPRING BOOK SALE in Support of Symphony Nova Scotia at the Halifax Forum, Maritime Hall.
Saturday, May 7, 9-6
Sunday, May 8, 9-3
New inventoryand loads of Parking
For Young Singers
Inaugural Guest Conductor: Stephen Hatfield
For singers aged 10-15, chosen by teachers. Max of 6 children can be sent from every school, community or church-based choir in Nova Scotia!
Project Dates
Regional Rehearsals: March 26 or 27, depending on region. Rehearsal/Performance Weekend: April 8-10
Deadline Dates for Registration and Submission of Forms: January 28. Conductors/teachers please register the names of your children using the online form as soon as you have chosen them. We are trying to get an idea of numbers, so we can order the music ASAP!
Nova Scotia Youth Choir
Guest Conductor: Michael Zaugg
For singers aged 16-25 and chosen by audition.
Project Dates
4 rehearsal weekends: June, August, September and final concert weekend with guest conductor Sept 29-Oct 2, 2011.
Deadling Dates for Audition Sign Up: January 24. Audition tour around Nova Scotia begins Jan 29, goes until March 5 (audition schedule in brochure online)
Excursions - Jan 23
On Sunday, January 23 join piano and voice faculty members of the Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts for EXCURSIONS. Embark on a musical journey without even having to pack a suitcase!
The concert will take place at 3 pm in the Lilian Piercey Concert Hall, 6199 Chebucto Rd and will feature works by Barber, Schubert, Poulenc and Messiaen among others.
Admission is by free-will donation with proceeds in support of MCPA piano and voice student scholarships.
Choral Singers: Sing in Carnegie Hall on Easter Sunday 2011
Pierre Perron has been invited to bring a choir to sing John Rutter's GLORIA on Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011 under the composer's direction.
 The choir will join several American choirs in an intensive choral weekend workshop.
The cost of this weekend is approximately US$1,300.00 and covers 4 nights lodging and a buffet on a boat tour excursion around the Statue of Liberty.
 Canadian participants may make their own arrangements for travel to New York City.
Singers who would like to join this choir for the tour are invited to e-mail Prof. Pierre Perron at pperron(at)dal.ca or phone (902) 425-5205.
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