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Dinuk Wijeratne Trio – European Premiere at Morgenland Festival

Experience the European premiere of the Dinuk Wijeratne Trio at the Morgenland Festival Osnabrück on July 5 at 7:00 PM at Lagerhalle. Featuring Dinuk Wijeratne (piano), Nick Halley (drums), and Tom Easley (double bass), the trio brings a genre-defying blend of Classical, World, and Jazz to the stage. Inspired by poetry, narrative, and diverse cultural influences, their performance offers a captivating and genre-defying musical experience. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening! Tickets are available here: https://www.morgenland-festival.com/events-detail/dinuk-wijeratne-trio-2.html 

A Tribute to Lester Young – Summer Jazz at LAMP

Experience the magic of summer jazz on Saturday, June 28, at the Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance with A Tribute to Lester Young, 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. The performance begins 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-lester-young

Now Streaming: Songs of the Sea by Capella Regalis

We are thrilled to announce the digital release of Songs of the Sea, the newest album from Capella Regalis Men & Boys Choir, now available on all major streaming platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, and more. Stream Songs of the Sea today!

Capella Regalis – Season Finale Concert & 15th Anniversary Party

Don’t miss our end-of-season concert on June 15 at the Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax, followed by a 15th Anniversary Party & Thank You Bash for our community! This special concert will include repertoire from Capella Regalis’s latest recording, Songs of the Sea, as well as favourites from the past fifteen years of music-making.

Featuring the Capella Regalis Men, Boys, and Girls Choirs
Nick Halley, director and percussion
Vanessa Halley, director
Paul Halley, piano and organ

Tickets available here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/capellaregalischoirs/event/seasonfinale/

Capella Regalis – NS-PEI Tour presented by Musique Royale

This June, Capella Regalis Choirs is embarking on a short concert tour with stops in Summerside, PEI, Pictou and Parrsboro, presented in part by Musique Royale. The touring group will comprise members of the Men, Boys, and Girls Choir, directed by Nick Halley and Vanessa Halley, and accompanied by Paul Halley on the organ and piano. Expect a rich and varied concert program—from sacred anthems of the last 500 years selected from the choir’s Evensong repertoire, to folk songs from around the world, to pieces from Capella Regalis’s latest recording, Songs of the Sea, including such gems as “Farewell to Nova Scotia” and “The Leaving of Liverpool” uniquely arranged for choir, piano, percussion, and organ by Paul and Nick themselves.

June 5 @ 7 PM – Summerside, PEI
St Mary’s Anglican Church
Tickets: stmarystjohnanglican@gmail.com / (902) 888-2234

June 6 @ 7 PM – Pictou 
St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
Tickets: Online / musiqueroyale1985@gmail.com

June 7 @ 3 PM – Parrsboro
St George’s Anglican Church
Tickets: Online / johnmcintyrehistorian@gmail.com

Questions? Email boxoffice@capellaregalis.com or call (902) 703-3938.

We hope to see you there!

Joint Concert: Capella Regalis Halifax Choirs + South Shore Program

Join us for this debut concert of the South Shore Program, a new initiative of Capella Regalis which launched in November for young singers ages 8-12 at St John’s Church, Lunenburg. Members of our Halifax choirs will join them for a day of camaraderie and performance in Lunenburg. Concert entrance is by free-will offering to Capella Regalis. No need to reserve in advance, simply come to the door. Questions? Email boxoffice@capellaregalis.com.

Capella Regalis ‘Songs of the Sea’ Album Release

Stay tuned for the release of our latest recording, Capella Regalis’s fifth album to date! This CD is a unique Maritime offering, featuring Capella Regalis Men & Boys Choir performing works inspired by the sea, including new arrangements by Paul Halley and Nick Halley for choir, piano, organ, percussion, and other instruments. Track list includes such favourites as ‘Farewell to Nova Scotia’, ‘Petty Harbour Bait Skiff’, ‘The Leaving of Liverpool’, ‘Skye Boat Song’, the sacred anthem ‘They That Go Down to the Sea in Ships’, and many more.

Identity: a Song Cycle – Toronto, ON

Tickets on sale now!

Featuring Dinuk Wijeratne, Shauntay Grant, Elliot Madore, Joel Ivany, Nick Halley, and Tyler Emond, Identity combines jazz and western classical traditions with personal narratives, exploring how we choose to define ourselves. This world premiere expands upon AtG’s original 2022 Identity film project with new songs and staging.

Identity will have two performances on May 23rd, and 24th, 2025 at 8:00 pm.

For more information and tickets, click here: https://atgtheatre.com/upcoming/identity-song-cycle/