Symphony Nova Scotia presents a series of free concerts and special events during its eighth annual Symphony Week, in conjunction with the nationwide arts celebration Culture Days. The combined week of free performances will run from Tuesday, September 22 to Sunday, September 27.

The week of festivities will feature Symphony Nova Scotia musicians giving free, live performances at venues like the Alderney Landing Theatre, Woodlawn Public Library, and the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Performances will include everything from children’s music to orchestral concerts featuring the entire Symphony.

This will be Symphony Nova Scotia’s sixth year participating in Culture Days, an interactive, free-of-charge festival celebrating arts and culture from coast to coast to coast. For the full Culture Days schedule, visit www.culturedays.ca.

“We’re delighted to be opening our 2015/16 season with Symphony Week and Culture Days,” says Symphony Nova Scotia CEO Chris Wilkinson.

“We’ll showcase our upcoming concerts and present some of our most beloved education programs, giving free public concerts across the city and providing musical experiences for all ages. Symphony Week is an incredible opportunity for us to share orchestral music with our community.”

Symphony Week schedule of events:

Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, 4:00 pm
SYMPHONY AT THE VIA RAIL TRAIN STATION *
Featuring conductor Martin MacDonald and mezzo-soprano Lindsay Connolly
Hear Symphony Nova Scotia live in its first-ever performance at the VIA Rail Train Station in Halifax!

The orchestra performs highlights from its upcoming concert season, including excerpts from Holst’s The Planets, John Williams’ Superman, and The Nutcracker. The program also features Dalhousie University student Lindsay Connolly performing one of Schubert’s delightful songs with the orchestra.

Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, 12:00 noon
SYMPHONY AT THE HALIFAX STANFIELD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT *
Featuring conductor Martin MacDonald and mezzo-soprano Lindsay Connolly
Bring your lunch and enjoy live symphonic music at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport! Symphony Nova Scotia performs highlights from its upcoming concert season for travellers, residents, and staff in the airport’s Main Lobby.

Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, 10:30 & 11:15 am
MUSICAL MUNCHKINS AT WOODLAWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Introduce your preschooler to music in a fun and comfortable environment! Two Symphony musicians show off their instruments, while children dance, conduct, and express the sounds through motion.

Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, 2:00 pm
SYMPHONY AT ALDERNEY LANDING THEATRE *
Featuring conductor Martin MacDonald and mezzo-soprano Lindsay Connolly
After once again presenting its newest concert series at Alderney Landing Theatre last season, Symphony Nova Scotia returns to Dartmouth to perform highlights from the upcoming concert season.

Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, 3:00 pm
SYMPHONY AT THE MARITIME MUSEUM OF THE ATLANTIC *
Featuring conductor Martin MacDonald and mezzo-soprano Lindsay Connolly
Symphony Nova Scotia returns to the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic for one of its most popular Symphony Week and Culture Days events. Hear highlights from the orchestra’s upcoming concert season, including excerpts from Holst’s The Planets, John Williams’ Superman, and The Nutcracker. Come early to get a seat!

* Please note that the concerts at the VIA Train Station, the Halifax Stanfield International Airport, Alderney Landing, and the Maritime Museum will all feature the same program.

Symphony Nova Scotia’s Symphony Week also includes free performances for residents at Shannex at the Gardens and the Berkeley on Green Street, as well as a performance at the 20th anniversary Port of Wines Winemakers’ Dinner, a gourmet multi-course feast featuring award-winning wine and music. For tickets or more details about the Winemakers’ Dinner, click here.
All public events during Symphony Week and Culture Days are free to attend. For more information about Symphony Week, call 902.421.1300 or visit www.symphonynovascotia.ca.

About Symphony Nova Scotia
Symphony Nova Scotia is Nova Scotia’s orchestra. Each year more than 50,000 audience members (including 15,000 young music lovers) join us in communities across Nova Scotia for performances of the music they love – from baroque and classical to pop and rock and folk. Under the inspirational leadership of Music Director Bernhard Gueller, Symphony Nova Scotia is one of the most broadcast orchestras in the country, with over 20 commercial releases and multiple East Coast Music Awards. Visit symphonynovascotia.ca to learn more, listen online, or get tickets today!

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For more information, please contact:
Heidi MacPhee
Director of Communications and Marketing, Symphony Nova Scotia
902.421.1300 x. 226
[email protected]
symphonynovascotia.ca