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🎶 Presenting high-calibre chamber music concerts in Halifax, Nova Scotia. 🇨🇦 Registered charity. linktr.ee/ceciliaconcerts

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Charles Yang & Peter Dugan • Saturday, March 14, 2026 • 7:30pm Charles Yang and Peter Dugan bring a high-energy program that moves easily between classical repertoire, popular song, and improvisation. Their set includes major classical works like Ravel’s “Violin ...

🔥 Tonight at 7:30pm in Halifax, multiple GRAMMY Award-winning violinist and vocalist Charles Yang and prize-winning pianist Peter Dugan bring a live-wire concert where classical repertoire, popular song, and original music sit side by side by side.

🎟️ ceciliaconcerts.ca/charles-yang-peter-dugan

14.03.2026 12:03 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Alt text: Studio portrait of violinist Charles Yang performing against a vivid red background. He wears a black pleated jacket and holds the violin close, eyes closed in concentration, with the bow stretched across the frame.

Alt text: Studio portrait of violinist Charles Yang performing against a vivid red background. He wears a black pleated jacket and holds the violin close, eyes closed in concentration, with the bow stretched across the frame.

Sat​ 7:30pm, ​multiple GRAMMY Award-winn​ing violinist Charles Yang and​ prize-winning ​pianist Peter Dugan bring Halifax a vibrant night of music that moves easily between classical repertoire, popular song, and improvisation.

🎟️ Tickets: ceciliaconcerts.ca/charles-yang-peter-dugan

11.03.2026 23:29 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Poster for a rally in Halifax calling for a new provincial budget. Over photos of a large crowd and drummers at a protest, bold text reads: “Shoulder to Shoulder to Shoulder,” “New Budget Now,” “Rally,” “Tuesday March 10 at Noon,” and “Province House, 1726 Hollis St, Kjipuktuk / Halifax.” Along the bottom, the poster reads: “Culture is Critical” and “We Are All Treaty People.”

Poster for a rally in Halifax calling for a new provincial budget. Over photos of a large crowd and drummers at a protest, bold text reads: “Shoulder to Shoulder to Shoulder,” “New Budget Now,” “Rally,” “Tuesday March 10 at Noon,” and “Province House, 1726 Hollis St, Kjipuktuk / Halifax.” Along the bottom, the poster reads: “Culture is Critical” and “We Are All Treaty People.”

📣 Join us today, Tuesday, at 12-noon at Province House, 1726 Hollis Street in HFX, for an intersectional rally uniting the many community groups and sectors affected by the NS Government’s budget cuts. One last strong, collective push before the budget is potentially passed, and every voice matters.

10.03.2026 12:36 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Thalea String Quartet: Something Golden • Saturday, March 7, 2026 • 7:30pm Thalea String Quartet brings a curious, high-energy approach to the string quartet, pairing Joseph Haydn’s beloved “String Quartet in C major,” Op. 33, No. 3 “The Bird” with a wide-ranging set of work...

🎻 Tonight at 7:30pm in Halifax, Thalea String Quartet pairs a Joseph Haydn masterpiece with standout works from Terry Riley, Gabriella Smith, India Gailey, Andrew Yee, and Akshaya Avril Tucker.

📍 Lilian Piercey Concert Hall, 6199 Chebucto Rd

🎟️ ceciliaconcerts.ca/thalea-string-quartet

07.03.2026 14:11 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Poster with a blue and tan gradient background and a bold protest design in blue, yellow, red, orange, black, and white. Large text reads, “Nova Scotia’s Arts, Culture & Heritage Under Threat!” At the bottom, a white box reads, “Rally for Arts, Heritage & Culture, Wed March 4, Noon, Province House, 1726 Hollis Street, Halifax.” Stylized protest signs in yellow and orange rise from the bottom of the image. The website “nsarts.ca” appears at the bottom.

Poster with a blue and tan gradient background and a bold protest design in blue, yellow, red, orange, black, and white. Large text reads, “Nova Scotia’s Arts, Culture & Heritage Under Threat!” At the bottom, a white box reads, “Rally for Arts, Heritage & Culture, Wed March 4, Noon, Province House, 1726 Hollis Street, Halifax.” Stylized protest signs in yellow and orange rise from the bottom of the image. The website “nsarts.ca” appears at the bottom.

Join us at Province House in Halifax today at 12-noon as we call on the NS government to reverse the 2026-27 budget cuts to arts, culture, and heritage. These cuts put pressure on the artists, organizations, and community programs that help keep NS's cultural life strong, welcoming + sustainable!

04.03.2026 13:28 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Christian Paquette & Steve Cowan • Saturday, February 21, 2026 • 7:30pm Flutist Christian Paquette and guitarist Steve Cowan present a wonderful program that spans a range of musical styles, blending classical repertoire, contemporary sound worlds, and folk traditions. Bé...

Tonight at 7:30 in Halifax, flutist Christian Paquette and classical guitarist Steve Cowan present perform works by Béla Bartók, Astor Piazzolla, Toru Takemitsu, Claude Debussy, Jason Noble, and Osvaldo Golijov.

🎟️ Tickets: ceciliaconcerts.ca/christian-paquette-steve-cowan

21.02.2026 14:05 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Adrianna Ciccone & Ellen Gibling • Sunday, February 1, 2026 • 2:00pm Fiddler Adrianna Ciccone and harpist Ellen Gibling perform a program shaped by Irish and Appalachian traditions, blending original music with time-honoured favourites. In a sensory-friendly setting, t...

🎻🪉 With the snow not expected to start until later today, our free Sensory-Accessible Concerts performance with fiddler Adrianna Ciccone and harpist Ellen Gibling is still on!

🕑 Sun, Feb 1st 2pm
📍 Halifax Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Rd
🔗 ceciliaconcerts.ca/adrianna-ciccone-ellen-gibling

01.02.2026 12:47 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Mark Fewer & Mathieu Gaudet • Saturday, January 24, 2026 • 7:30pm Pianist Mathieu Gaudet and violinist Mark Fewer come together for a captivating program that spans two centuries of musical brilliance. With a deep connection to Beethoven’s "Spring Sonata," Gaudet an...

🎻🎹 ​Tonight at 7:30pm, violinist Mark Fewer and pianist Mathieu Gaudet perform works from Beethoven, Chris Paul Harman, and George Enescu, and Gaudet.

📍 Stage at St Andrews, 6036 Coburg Road in Halifax
🎟️ ceciliaconcerts.ca/mark-fewer-mathieu-gaudet

24.01.2026 13:23 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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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...

🎶 Tonight 7:30pm, Trio Seoul 트리오 서울 w/ violinist Jinjoo Cho, cellist Brannon Cho, + pianist Kyu Yeon Kim, performing Haydn’s “Piano Trio ‘Gypsy,’” Seo’s “July Mountain,” Liszt’s “Tristia,” and Ravel’s “Piano Trio.” Stage at St Andrews, 6036 Coburg Rd, Halifax 🎟️ ceciliaconcerts.ca/trio-seoul

10.01.2026 13:59 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Soprano Maureen Batt smiles toward the camera against a soft blue background. She wears a black dress with gold trim and a floral detail on the shoulder. A circular orange graphic on the right reads “Sensory Accessible Concerts, Today 2 pm.” Logos for Cecilia Concerts and Halifax Public Libraries appear at the bottom.

Soprano Maureen Batt smiles toward the camera against a soft blue background. She wears a black dress with gold trim and a floral detail on the shoulder. A circular orange graphic on the right reads “Sensory Accessible Concerts, Today 2 pm.” Logos for Cecilia Concerts and Halifax Public Libraries appear at the bottom.

Today 2pm at the Halifax Central Library, soprano Maureen Batt, double bassist Richard Belding, and pianist Jennifer King present an sensory-friendly mix of opera, expressive art song, musical theatre, and gentle holiday music.

🕑 Sun, Dec 7th • 2:00pm
🎟️ Free: ceciliaconcerts.ca/maureen-batt

07.12.2025 12:35 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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TICKETS NOW LIMITED • Trio Uchida-Crozman-Chiu • Sat, Dec 6, 2025 • 7:30pm Join us for an evening of profound emotion and stunning artistry as violinist Robert Uchida, cellist Cameron Crozman, and pianist Philip Chiu come together for a program that spans diverse musical lan...

🎶 Tonight 7:30, Robert Uchida, Cameron Crozman, and Philip Chiu bring a striking chamber program to the Stage at St. Andrews in Halifax. Hear works from Rachmaninoff, Takemitsu, Messiaen, and Ravel. Tickets are now limited.

🎟️ ceciliaconcerts.ca/trio-uchida-crozman-chiu
📍 6036 Coburg Road, Halifax

06.12.2025 16:50 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A young violinist holds his instrument close and looks directly into the camera against a dark background. His bow rests on the violin strings as he prepares to play. The Cecilia Concerts logo and the Giving Tuesday logo appear in white at the bottom of the image.

A young violinist holds his instrument close and looks directly into the camera against a dark background. His bow rests on the violin strings as he prepares to play. The Cecilia Concerts logo and the Giving Tuesday logo appear in white at the bottom of the image.

❤️ It’s Giving Tuesday! Your gift supports our Developing Musician Award, giving young artists in Nova Scotia opportunities through a recital, a bursary, + more. Your support keeps this program thriving + helps reach more young artists across the province. ceciliaconcerts.ca/developing-musician-award

02.12.2025 11:49 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Maureen Batt • Sunday, December 7, 2025 • 2:00pm Our December Sensory-Accessible Concerts program wraps up the year with a bow of sparkle and warmth, featuring soprano Maureen Batt, double bassist Richard Belding, and series host and pianist Jennife...

Our Dec 7 Sensory-Accessible Concerts program features soprano Maureen Batt, double bassist Richard Belding, and pianist Jennifer King with a warm and inviting mix of classical favourites, theatrical gems, and gentle holiday music. 📍Halifax Central Library 🎟️ Free: ceciliaconcerts.ca/maureen-batt

22.11.2025 13:18 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Maureen Batt • Sunday, December 7, 2025 • 2:00pm Our December Sensory-Accessible Concerts program wraps up the year with a bow of sparkle and warmth, featuring soprano Maureen Batt, double bassist Richard Belding, and series host and pianist Jennife...

Our Dec 7 Sensory-Accessible Concerts program features soprano Maureen Batt, double bassist Richard Belding, and pianist Jennifer King with a warm and inviting mix of classical favourites, theatrical gems, and gentle holiday music. 📍Halifax Central Library 🎟️ Free: ceciliaconcerts.ca/maureen-batt

22.11.2025 13:18 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Illia Ovcharenko sits at a grand piano, looking directly at the camera with his hand resting near his chin. The piano strings and frame are visible in the foreground. A circular orange graphic on the upper left reads “Cecilia Concerts Tonight 7:30.”

Illia Ovcharenko sits at a grand piano, looking directly at the camera with his hand resting near his chin. The piano strings and frame are visible in the foreground. A circular orange graphic on the upper left reads “Cecilia Concerts Tonight 7:30.”

🎹 Tonight 7:30 in Halifax, Ukrainian pianist Illia Ovcharenko, one of the most compelling young pianists of his generation, performs Bortkiewicz, Chopin, and Liszt’s solo piano version of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7. Tickets now very limited!
🎟️ ceciliaconcerts.ca/illia-ovcharenko

15.11.2025 12:22 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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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...

🎷 Ce soir / Tonight at 7:30pm! Franco-Algerian saxophonist Illyes Ferfera and his quartet blend Algerian Diwane, Moroccan Gnawa, Latin grooves & French flair into bold global jazz.

🎟️ Free concert ceciliaconcerts.ca/illyes-ferfera-quartet
📍 Paul O’Regan Hall, Halifax Central Library

06.11.2025 13:49 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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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...

🎷 Ce soir / Tonight at 7:30pm! Franco-Algerian saxophonist Illyes Ferfera and his quartet blend Algerian Diwane, Moroccan Gnawa, Latin grooves & French flair into bold global jazz.

🎟️ Free concert ceciliaconcerts.ca/illyes-ferfera-quartet
📍 Paul O’Regan Hall, Halifax Central Library

06.11.2025 13:49 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Cellist Catherine Little and fiddler Brad Reid stand outdoors on a sunny autumn day, holding their instruments and smiling at the camera. The image includes the text “FREE! Today 2:00” in an orange circle at the top right and logos for Sensory-Accessible Concerts, Cecilia Concerts, and Halifax Public Libraries at the bottom.

Cellist Catherine Little and fiddler Brad Reid stand outdoors on a sunny autumn day, holding their instruments and smiling at the camera. The image includes the text “FREE! Today 2:00” in an orange circle at the top right and logos for Sensory-Accessible Concerts, Cecilia Concerts, and Halifax Public Libraries at the bottom.

🎶 Today at 2:00pm, join us at the Halifax Central Library for a free Sensory-Accessible Concerts event with cellist Catherine Little, fiddler Brad Reid, and pianist Jennifer King. Hear Cape Breton fiddle tunes, classical works, and more. ceciliaconcerts.ca/brad-reid-catherine-little

02.11.2025 12:54 👍 3 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 1
Cellist Catherine Little and fiddler Brad Reid stand outdoors on a sunny autumn day, holding their instruments and smiling at the camera. The image includes the text “FREE! Today 2:00” in an orange circle at the top right and logos for Sensory-Accessible Concerts, Cecilia Concerts, and Halifax Public Libraries at the bottom.

Cellist Catherine Little and fiddler Brad Reid stand outdoors on a sunny autumn day, holding their instruments and smiling at the camera. The image includes the text “FREE! Today 2:00” in an orange circle at the top right and logos for Sensory-Accessible Concerts, Cecilia Concerts, and Halifax Public Libraries at the bottom.

🎶 Today at 2:00pm, join us at the Halifax Central Library for a free Sensory-Accessible Concerts event with cellist Catherine Little, fiddler Brad Reid, and pianist Jennifer King. Hear Cape Breton fiddle tunes, classical works, and more. ceciliaconcerts.ca/brad-reid-catherine-little

02.11.2025 12:54 👍 3 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 1
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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...

Tonight at 7:30 in Halifax, violinist Kevin Zhu performs Paganini’s legendary "24 Caprices for Solo Violin," a fearless journey of melody, fire, and imagination that pushes the violin to its limits. ceciliaconcerts.ca/kevin-zhu

#HalifaxMusic #KevinZhu #Violin #Paganini #LiveMusic #ClassicalMusic

01.11.2025 11:54 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Brad Reid and Catherine Little • Sunday, November 2, 2025 • 2:00pm Our November Sensory-Accessible Concerts program brings together cellist Catherine Little and fiddler Brad Reid, joined by pianist and series host Jennifer King, for a spirited performance that blends...

Join us Sunday 2pm for a Sensory-Accessible Concerts performance with cellist Catherine Little, fiddler Brad Reid, and pianist Jennifer King. Hear music by Bach, Saint-Saëns, Lennon/McCartney, and more! Free registration at ceciliaconcerts.ca/brad-reid-catherine-little.

27.10.2025 16:00 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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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...

🎻 Experience the fire, finesse, and poetry of Paganini’s “24 Caprices for Solo Violin” with violinist Kevin Zhu, winner of the Paganini International Violin Competition. Sat Nov 1, 7:30pm in Halifax. ceciliaconcerts.ca/kevin-zhu

#HalifaxMusic #Violin #Paganini #ClassicalMusic

20.10.2025 12:34 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
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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...

🎻 Experience the fire, finesse, and poetry of Paganini’s “24 Caprices for Solo Violin” with violinist Kevin Zhu, winner of the Paganini International Violin Competition. Sat Nov 1, 7:30pm in Halifax. ceciliaconcerts.ca/kevin-zhu

#HalifaxMusic #Violin #Paganini #ClassicalMusic

20.10.2025 12:34 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
Three polaroid-style photos feature performers from the Sensory-Accessible Concerts event. The top left image shows a harpist performing outdoors by a lake and mountains. The top right image shows a musician in a yellow sweater playing an acoustic guitar while seated on steps. The bottom photo shows two singers posing together against a neutral background. An orange circle in the bottom right reads “FREE! Today 2:00.” Logos for Nova Scotia Music Week, Sensory-Accessible Concerts, Music Nova Scotia, Cecilia Concerts, Halifax Public Libraries, and Road to NSMW appear along the bottom.

Three polaroid-style photos feature performers from the Sensory-Accessible Concerts event. The top left image shows a harpist performing outdoors by a lake and mountains. The top right image shows a musician in a yellow sweater playing an acoustic guitar while seated on steps. The bottom photo shows two singers posing together against a neutral background. An orange circle in the bottom right reads “FREE! Today 2:00.” Logos for Nova Scotia Music Week, Sensory-Accessible Concerts, Music Nova Scotia, Cecilia Concerts, Halifax Public Libraries, and Road to NSMW appear along the bottom.

Join us today at 2pm for a free Sensory-Accessible Concert at ​the Halifax Central Library​ with Adria Jackson, Blessing Tangban, and Moira & Claire — four incredible singer-songwriters sharing their stories through song in a relaxed, welcoming space.​ 🎟️ ceciliaconcerts.ca/nsmw

19.10.2025 12:55 👍 2 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0
Three polaroid-style photos feature performers from the Sensory-Accessible Concerts event. The top left image shows a harpist performing outdoors by a lake and mountains. The top right image shows a musician in a yellow sweater playing an acoustic guitar while seated on steps. The bottom photo shows two singers posing together against a neutral background. An orange circle in the bottom right reads “FREE! Today 2:00.” Logos for Nova Scotia Music Week, Sensory-Accessible Concerts, Music Nova Scotia, Cecilia Concerts, Halifax Public Libraries, and Road to NSMW appear along the bottom.

Three polaroid-style photos feature performers from the Sensory-Accessible Concerts event. The top left image shows a harpist performing outdoors by a lake and mountains. The top right image shows a musician in a yellow sweater playing an acoustic guitar while seated on steps. The bottom photo shows two singers posing together against a neutral background. An orange circle in the bottom right reads “FREE! Today 2:00.” Logos for Nova Scotia Music Week, Sensory-Accessible Concerts, Music Nova Scotia, Cecilia Concerts, Halifax Public Libraries, and Road to NSMW appear along the bottom.

Join us today at 2pm for a free Sensory-Accessible Concert at ​the Halifax Central Library​ with Adria Jackson, Blessing Tangban, and Moira & Claire — four incredible singer-songwriters sharing their stories through song in a relaxed, welcoming space.​ 🎟️ ceciliaconcerts.ca/nsmw

19.10.2025 12:55 👍 2 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0
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Quatuor Cobalt: Reflections of Time • Saturday, October 18, 2025 • 7:30pm Quatuor Cobalt presents a program that bridges musical eras with vibrant originality. This spirited Canadian ensemble, praised for its bold creativity and refined sound, showcases works by trailblazin...

Tonight at 7:30pm, experience the award-winning Quatuor Cobalt live in Halifax. A powerful program celebrating women who transformed chamber music, with works by Sirmen, Terzian, Shaw and Hensel Mendelssohn. ceciliaconcerts.ca/quatuor-cobalt

18.10.2025 12:01 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Promotional image for Cecilia Concerts featuring CelloFellos, cellists Bryan Cheng and Leonard Disselhorst. Bryan smiles at the camera while holding his cello, and Leonard looks down as he plays. They stand on a staircase with a large window in the background. An orange circle overlay reads “Cecilia Concerts Tonight 7:30.”

Promotional image for Cecilia Concerts featuring CelloFellos, cellists Bryan Cheng and Leonard Disselhorst. Bryan smiles at the camera while holding his cello, and Leonard looks down as he plays. They stand on a staircase with a large window in the background. An orange circle overlay reads “Cecilia Concerts Tonight 7:30.”

🎻🎻 Tonight at 7:30pm​ at the Stage at St Andrews​ in Halifax, Canadian cellist Bryan Cheng and German cellist Leonard Disselhorst launch our new season ​w​ith CelloFellos. An electrifying collaboration, full of vitality and artistry. Tickets are now limited. 🎟️​ ceciliaconcerts.ca/cellofellos

27.09.2025 10:56 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Sat 7:30pm, Canadian cellist Bryan Cheng and German cellist Leonard Disselhorst ignite our season-opening concert as CelloFellos. Music from Bartók, McFerrin, Hancock, Piazzolla, Ellington, and more.

🎟️ Tickets: ceciliaconcerts.ca/cellofellos​
📍 The Stage at St Andrews, 6036 Coburg Road, Halifax

26.09.2025 14:24 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
Two cellists perform side by side on stage. Both are wearing patterned shirts and appear deeply focused, with blurred motion showing the energy of their playing. The warm lighting highlights the wooden cellos against a dark background.

Two cellists perform side by side on stage. Both are wearing patterned shirts and appear deeply focused, with blurred motion showing the energy of their playing. The warm lighting highlights the wooden cellos against a dark background.

Our 37th season kicks off with CelloFellos! 🎶 Two cellos. Global grooves. Jazz, tango, folk + classical in one unforgettable night.

🎟️ Tickets + Subscriptions: ceciliaconcerts.ca/cellofellos
🗓️ Sat, Sept 27 · 7:30 PM
📍 The Stage at St Andrews, Halifax

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