Purcell’s King Arthur & The Fairy Queen

Sun. April 19, 2026 at 2:00 pm

Featuring
Lionel Meunier, leader & recorder solo
Sinéad White, soprano
On the program

George Frideric Handel: Il delirio amoroso (The Delirium of Love)
Henry Purcell: Dances and arias from King Arthur and The Fairy Queen

Symphony Nova Scotia welcomes Lionel Meunier, internationally renowned Artistic Director of the award-winning Belgian vocal ensemble Vox Luminis. Praised for his detailed, spirited approach, Lionel is joined by Irish-born soprano Sinéad White, known for her “gorgeous and subtle vocal palette” (La Scena Musicale) and “luminous soprano” (Whole Note). Together, Lionel and Sinéad take us through a program of radiant highlights from Purcell’s beloved operas, including “Fairest Isle” from King Arthur and “If Love’s a Sweet Passion” from The Fairy Queen. Plus, in a first for our orchestra, we perform Handel’s dazzling Il delirio amoroso (The Delirium of Love), showcasing virtuoso solos for violin, cello, oboe, and recorder.

This concert will also take place in Lunenburg. Learn more here.


“I am so thrilled to welcome for his debut with Symphony Nova Scotia the multitalented Lionel Meunier, founder and Artistic Director of the award-winning Vox Luminis, who have taken the early music world by storm! Purcell’s music will surprise and delight you, making your toes tap and your heart sing in Lionel’s brilliant hands.” ~Julia Wedman

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