2026/2027 Season

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Shadows & Light: Barber & Brahms

  1. 7:30 pm • Thursday, October 15, 2026
    Rebecca Cohn

Discover the resilient brilliance of three composers who transform darkness into radiant, enduring beauty, each in their own unique way.

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Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony

  1. 7:30 pm • Thursday, October 29, 2026
    Rebecca Cohn

Hold on tight for Anna Clyne’s Stride, Robert Schumann’s only Piano Concerto, and Beethoven’s epic Pastoral Symphony.

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Bach, Bach, Bach, & Bach

  1. 2:00 pm • Sunday, November 8, 2026
    St. Andrew's United Church

Step into the extraordinary musical dynasty of the Bach family, where genius spanned generations and styles evolved before your ears.

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SymphoniCon: Music of Anime

  1. 7:30 pm • Friday, November 13, 2026
    Rebecca Cohn

Experience the emotion and energy of your favourite anime soundtracks brought to life by the full orchestra.

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Peace & Remembrance: Ravel & Vaughan Williams

  1. 7:30 pm • Thursday, November 19, 2026
    Rebecca Cohn

Honouring the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion and the 50th anniversary of the Nova Scotia Choral Federation, this powerful program invites reflection, remembrance, and hope.

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Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra: Staircases

  1. 2:00 pm • Sunday, November 22, 2026
    Rebecca Cohn

Through words, stunning images, and music led by Tafelmusik’s Julia Wedman, this concert explores journeys on staircases and the concepts they represented.

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The Nutcracker

  1. 7:30 pm • Friday, December 4, 2026
    Rebecca Cohn
  2. 2:00 pm • Saturday, December 5, 2026
    Rebecca Cohn
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Symphony Nova Scotia’s The Nutcracker is Halifax’s favourite holiday tradition! Don't miss out on this magical adventure for the whole family.

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Handel's "Dublin" Messiah

  1. 7:30 pm • Friday, December 18, 2026
    Rebecca Cohn
  2. 7:30 pm • Saturday, December 19, 2026
    Rebecca Cohn

Experience the beauty and joy of Handel’s great oratorio in its original “Dublin” version.

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Rajaton Sings ABBA

  1. 7:30 pm • Friday, January 22, 2027
    Rebecca Cohn
  2. 2:00 pm • Saturday, January 23, 2027
    Rebecca Cohn

Finnish vocal ensemble Rajaton brings ABBA’s greatest hits to life!

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Magnificent Mozart

  1. 7:30 pm • Thursday, January 28, 2027
    Rebecca Cohn

A vibrant evening celebrating the brilliance of the Classical era’s greatest master.

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Fiesta Española: Carmen & Capriccio espagnol

  1. 7:30 pm • Thursday, February 11, 2027
    Rebecca Cohn

Heat up February with Rimsky-Korsakov’s richly coloured Capriccio espagnol, the castanet-infused flair of Prokofiev’s Second Violin Concerto, and a larger-than-life suite from Bizet’s Carmen.

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Mozart + Le Chevalier

  1. 2:00 pm • Sunday, February 21, 2027
    St. Andrew's United Church

This program explores music born from a shared moment, revealing striking parallels and brilliant contrasts.

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NSYO: Water Music

  1. 2:00 pm • Saturday, February 27, 2027
    St. Andrew's United Church

We explore water in various forms, with music that evokes frozen ponds, bubbling creatures, and winding rivers.

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Bravo Broadway!

  1. 7:30 pm • Saturday, February 27, 2027
    Rebecca Cohn

Step into the magic of musical theatre with Hugh Panaro and Alli Mauzey!

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NSYO: Curtain Up

  1. 2:00 pm • Saturday, May 1, 2027
    St. Andrew's United Church

In partnership with the Symphony Nova Scotia Chorus, this program takes its inspiration from the world of opera.

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Mozart + Handel

  1. 2:00 pm • Sunday, May 9, 2027
    St. Andrew's United Church

Experience the artistry of two musical titans in a program that radiates with charm.

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