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For All the City 2025: Haydn’s “Mass for troubled times”

Capella Regalis is pleased to present Haydn’s great masterpiece, Missa in angustiis (“Mass for Troubled Times”), in a performance that brings together top professional singers and instrumentalists in Halifax, the young choristers of Capella Regalis Boys and Girls Choir, and four vocal soloists from across Canada.

Guest Vocal Soloists:
Sinéad White – soprano
Marie-Andrée Mathieu – alto
Philippe Gagné – tenor
Alexander Dobson – baritone

The program also features works for Remembrancetide by Tomás Luis de Victoria and Arvo Pärt.

This concert is made possible with generous support from Edmonds Landscape Services Limited, the John C. Kerr Family Foundation, and individual concert sponsors.

Sunday, November 9 | Doors at 3 PM, Concert at 4 PM
Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax
Free Admission – Reserve Seats Now: https://capellaregalis.com/events/all-city-haydns-mass-troubled-times
Walk-ups are also welcome.

TRIPTYCH: 4th Annual ‘Nick & Friends’ Benefit Concert for Capella Regalis

ONLY 100 TICKETS AVAILABLE!

Experience an extraordinary concert led by five-time Grammy Award-winning composer and keyboardist Paul Halley, featuring a one-of-a-kind ensemble of piano, harpsichord, and pipe organ. He will be joined by Nick Halley in a father-son collaboration, with Capella Regalis alum and fellow keyboardist Gabriel O’Brien completing the trio. Plus, a surprise guest will make a special appearance!

The evening’s schedule:
Saturday, September 21
5 pm – Cocktails and catered fare (in the Great Hall)
5:30 pm – The concert (in the Cathedral)
6:30 – More drinks, food, and conversation with the musicians (back in the Great Hall)

For tickets, visit: https://capellaregalis.com/events/triptych-paul-halley-nick-halley-gabriel-obrien

The Inn Tones @ Riverport Inn (Private)

Return of The Inn Tones! Join Nick Halley (drums), Haig Beylerian (guitar), and Chris Donnelly (keys) for a night of unforgettable music, featuring a wider, wilder set list that’s sure to get you smiling and tapping your feet.
Seats are almost gone—RSVP now and don’t miss the fun!

 

Foc’s’le Jazz Jam – September 3, 2025

An open jam session hosted by local jazz musicians Nicola Miller, Nick Halley and Nick D’Amato. Bring your instrument and come to play your favourite jazz standards in a supportive and encouraging environment. Open to all levels and ages.

September 3, 2025, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, 42 Queen St., Chester, NS
For more information visit: https://www.thebarnacle.ca/event/focsle-jazz-jam/2025-09-03/

Summer Jazz @ LAMP: Music of Sonny Rollins

Experience the magic of summer jazz on Saturday, August 23, at the Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance with “A Tribute to Sonny Rollins”, an open-air concert featuring Nick Halley on drums, Tom Easley on bass, Richard White on guitar, and Mike Murley on saxophone.

Set against the backdrop of the historic Lunenburg Academy, this concert offers a unique chance to enjoy world-class jazz in one of Nova Scotia’s most picturesque locations. Doors open at 5 PM, the LAMP Libations bar will be open, and with nearby dining in Lunenburg, Mahone Bay, or Chester, it’s the perfect way to spend a summer evening. Entrance: $35.

For more info, visit: https://www.lampns.ca/concerts/jazz-sonny-rollins

Foc’s’le Jazz Jam – August 6, 2025

An open jam session hosted by local jazz musicians Nicola Miller, Nick Halley and Nick D’Amato. Bring your instrument and come to play your favourite jazz standards in a supportive and encouraging environment. Open to all levels and ages.

August 6, 2025, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, 42 Queen St., Chester, NS
For more information visit: https://www.thebarnacle.ca/event/focsle-jazz-jam/2025-08-06/

4th Annual Nick & Friends Benefit Concert – Early Bird tickets now on sale!

Join us for the 4th Annual Nick & Friends Benefit Concert in support of Capella Regalis on Sunday, September 21, from 5–7 PM at the Cathedral Church of All Saints in Halifax.

This year’s concert features a one-of-a-kind trio: five-time Grammy Award-winning composer Paul Halley performing his original works on harpsichord, piano, and pipe organ, alongside his son Nick Halley and Capella Regalis alum Gabriel O’Brien. The evening will feature original works that weave together classical, Celtic, and jazz influences, plus a surprise guest appearance!

Only 100 tickets available!
Early Bird tickets ($100, with $50 tax receipt) are on sale now until July 15. Regular price is $150.

Call 902-703-3938 or visit the link in bio to reserve yours.