Mimisu Lee and Lala Lee in performance January 6, 2019 - presented by Cecilia Concerts

Mimisu Lee and Lala Lee are in concert on January 6, 2019 at the Lilian Piercey Concert Hall in Halifax. 

Tickets are now on sale for the performance, which begins at 2:00 p.m. The event is presented by Cecilia Concerts.

Mimisu received a music scholarship from the Talent Trust to study French horn, and recently received the Raymond Simpson Award at NSTT’s 2018 Special Awards ceremony on December 11.

She also won the 2017/18 Chebucto Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition.

Mimisu has performed with Scotia Festival Orchestra, Dalhousie University Chamber Orchestra, Dalhousie University Symphony, the Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra, and the San Diego International Youth Orchestra.

Lala received a music scholarship from the Talent Trust to study piano. She’s a two-time winner of the Titje Zonneveld Award, which recognizes excellence in piano.

In 2017 she was named one of CBC’s “30 Hot Classical Musicians Under 30”. She debuted with Symphony Nova Scotia that same year. 

Lala has also performed with the Chebucto Symphony Orchestra and Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra.

Mimisu and Lala have been playing in front of audiences since the age of ten. The sisters both study at the Glenn Gould School in Toronto.

Their January 6 concert features works works from the classical-romantic repertoire including by Beethoven, Schumann and Strauss.

For tickets and more information, visit the Cecilia Concerts website.

Heemin Choi, violin recital on Sunday, February 4, 2018 in Halifax

Cecilia Concerts presents violinist Heemin Choi on

https://www.ceciliaconcerts.ca/product/heemin-choi-recital/

Sunday, February 4, 2018
at 7 p.m.
Lilian Piercey Concert Hall
Maritime Conservatory of the Performing Arts
6199 Chebucto Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Multi-award-winning violinist Heemin Choi has performed extensively and has appeared as soloist with Symphony Nova Scotia. Presently on a full music scholarship in Texas, he brings a bit of southern warmth to this mid-winter recital.

Heemin Choi has received multiple scholarships from the Talent Trust and won the 2016 and 2010 Raymond Simpson Award and the 2014 NSTT's Lieutenant Governor's Award. 

For more information and tickets please visit the Cecilia Concert's website at https://www.ceciliaconcerts.ca/product/heemin-choi-recital/

Claire Ahern is one of the winners of the Dal Concerto Night Competition. Performing on Thursday, Feb 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sir James Dunn Theatre.

Claire Ahern is one of the

winners of the Dal Concerto Night Competition. Congratulations Claire!

She will be performing with the Dalhousie Orchestra on 
Thursday, Feb 16 
at 7:30 p.m. 
at the Sir James Dunn Theatre, Halifax

Claire won the 2014 NSTT Raymond Simpon Award. 

The Dalhousie Orchestra is conducted by Peter Allen another former NSTT scholarship recipient. (smile)


Cost
$15 / $10

Additional Information
All performances at 7:30 pm. Tickets available at the Dalhousie Arts Centre Box Office and at the door. Tel. 902.494.3820 or 1.800.874.1669. $15 / $10 for individual tickets or purchase a 5-event package and save! See details in our Season brochure or contact the FSPA office.

Congratulations to Darren Hicks and Mark Morton for getting on the CBS's Music List: 30 hot Canadian Classical Musicians under 30

Congratulations Darren Hicks, bassoonist and 2013 winner of the Raymond Simpson Award. 

 

Congratulations Marc Morton, percussionist and former NSTT scholarship recipient. 

We are thrilled to see your hard work pay off. 

Read all about them at 

http://www.cbcmusic.ca/posts/11704/30-hot-canadian-classical-under-30-2016

Claire Ahern at National Music Festival in Edmonton

Claire Ahern

Claire Ahern, NSTT's 2014 Raymond Simpson Award winner will be representing Nova Scotia in the woodwind category at the National Music Festival happening in Edmonton,

August 13-15, 2015

All the best Claire, for a successful Festival!

From the National Music Festival Press Release:

To compete at the National Music Festival, the musicians had to first perform and receive a first-place standing in one of Canada’s 233 local music festivals, and then perform and be recommended to Nationals from their Provincial Music Festival. They will compete for cash awards in nine different categories: voice, piano, strings, classical guitar, woodwinds, brass, percussion, chamber groups, and musical theatre.

Full press release can be found at  http://www.fcmf.org/2015_FCMF_National_Music_Festival_Release.pdf

Nova Sinfonia Presents Heemin Choi, Violin

Nova Sinfonia presents the final concert in its 2014-15 season on 

Monday, April 27 at 

Faith Tabernacle

(6225 Summit Street, Halifax) 

at 7:30 p.m.  

under the direction of guest conductor, Mark Shapiro, with special guest, Heemin Choi, Violin. 

Heemin Choi is the NSTT's 2014 Lieutenant Governor's Award and 2010 Raymond Simpson Award winner.

The program includes the Brahms’ Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77 and Vaughan Williams’ Symphony No. 2 “A London Symphony”. 

Tickets are $15 regular and $10 for students with I.D. and are available online (www.novasinfonia.ca) and at the door. 

Clair Ahern, 2014 Raymond Simpson Award performs January 18 in Halifax

Dalhousie Music Department’s 24th Annual Student Musicale

Sunday, January 18 at 3 p.m.

MacAloney Room (room 406)
Reception to follow in room 401
Dalhousie Arts Centre
6101 University Avenue

Event Details

The Dalhousie Music Department invites you to its 24th Annual Student Musicale, sponsored by the Women’s Division of the Dalhousie Alumni Association (DAA).
This showcase provides an important performance opportunity for music students and a delightful afternoon’s entertainment for those in attendance. A reception will take place after the event.
The Musicale is the main fundraising event for scholarships and bursaries granted by the Women’s Division of the DAA.

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased at the door. All tickets are $10.00. Tickets can also be purchased at Dalhousie’s Office of External Relations (902.494.8801).
For more information, please call 902.464.6399 or email the Women’s Division at womensdivision@dal.ca.
All proceeds go to the Dalhousie Alumni Association Women’s Division Scholarship and Bursary Fund.