On Thursday, November 6, the Acadia School of Music’s Concert & Lecture Series presents a recital by pianist Cindy Thong and cellist Edward Cho, featuring Beethoven’s 4th Cello Sonata, Debussy’s Cello Sonata and Barber’s Cello Sonata.
Provoking thoughtful exploration of the interplay between tradition and innovation across centuries. Cindy and Edward will perform a program offering a clear look at three distinct musical voices – from Beethoven’s introspective depth and structural elegance, through Debussy’s impressionistic textures, to Barber’s modern lyricism.
This event begins at 1:00pm in DENTON HALL AUDITORIUM
Concert & Lecture Series events are free and all are welcome to attend – please join us!
On Thursday, November 13, the Acadia School of Music Concert & Lecture Series presents a performance by Blackwood Trio: Jeff Reilly, Peter-Anthony Togni, and India Gailey.
The Blackwood Trio will present works from their last two albums: "Passages" and "Lost and Found". They will also play works from their upcoming album "The Thin Veil", scheduled for release in the spring of 2026. Blackwood’s unique, dark and lyrical sound has the precision and clarity found in any classical ensemble, but also taps into the expressive freedom found in the improvisational gestures of contemporary jazz. Juno nominees Jeff Reilly (bass clarinet), Peter-Anthony Togni (piano/organ) and India Gailey (cello) explore plainchant, European jazz and contemporary classical techniques, developing a deep musical connection to create music that critics have called “sonically haunting”.
This event begins at 1:00pm in DENTON HALL AUDITORIUM.
Concert & Lecture Series events are free and all are welcome to attend – please join us!
"Our Soul Is Song" will feature professional harpist Dr. Deanne van Rooyen (also an Associate Professor in Acadia's Department of Geology), as well as pianist Cian McCarron and violinist Rebecca Czerny. Tenor and bass friends from Acadia will also join the Singers to perform music for mixed-voice choir by Marques L. A. Garrett, Jake Runestad, and Sarah Quartel.
The Acadia University Singers are a treble-voice chamber choir, directed by Dr. Michelle Boyd. The program will feature soloists Bailey Pringle, Hermione Marshall, Kyla Neville, and Maria Zimmermann, and soloist/conductor Emma Proctor.
Need an uplifting boost to kickstart your holiday mood? Yearning to find solace immersed in the beauty of poignant poetry merged with song? Or, longing to make your spirit soar with joyful, feel-good music? Whatever you're seeking, come as you are and find your heart's content in “Our Soul Is Song" - a concert by the Acadia University Singers.
Featuring a blend of words and music both ancient and modern, "Our Soul Is Song" explores the power of song to refresh the soul as it unites people across time and space - bringing joy in the midst of darkness, peace and healing in times of sorrow, and fortitude and resolve when it is needed the most.
At the heart of this program will be a performance of Benjamin Britten's Ceremony of Carols, a beloved classic for choir and harp that breathes new life into ancient Medieval carol texts through Britten's intricate choral writing. Complementing the carols' timeless message of seeking light and hope, the choir will also perform new works by Canadian composers Katerina Gimon, Ruth Watson-Henderson, Tracy Wong, and more.
