Music at St. John’s Lunenburg
St. John's enjoys a broad association of music programs. Our Music Director, Organist and Choir Director, Barbara Butler brings a wealth of connections to the church that enriches the ministry of music here.
Our Next Concert:
Music and Meditation for Lent
A series of half hour musical offerings
Wednesday, March 3 at noon – John Barr, tenor
Wednesday, March 10 at noon – Sharon Gow-Knickle, piano
Wednesday, March 17 at noon – Rachel Kristenson, violin;
Heather Kristenson, piano
Freewill offerings.
Musique Royale presents
J.S. Bach’s choral masterwork, St. John Passion
Friday, March 19, at 7:30 pm
The Chapel Choir of the University of King's College, under the direction of five-time Grammy winner Paul Halley, will present J S Bach's magnificent St John Passion on Friday, March 19th at St John's Anglican Church, Lunenburg. This performance will feature a line-up of stellar soloists, including Suzie LeBlanc, Sarah Myatt, Andrew Pickett, David Menzies, Martin Auclair and Bruce Fifer, as well as t he chamber orchestra Ensemble Regale, led by David Greenberg.
Information - 634-9994
.Music and Meditation for Lent
A series of half hour musical offerings
Wednesday, March 24 at noon – St. John's Mahone Bay Senior Choir, directed by Jane Kristenson in a performance of "Tennebrae", a Passion Cantata
Wednesday, March 31 at noon – St. John’s Anglican Church Chancel Choir: Barbara Butler, piano/organ
Freewill offerings.
The St. Cecilia Concert Series presents
‘Symphony on the Shore’
featuring
Symphony Nova Scotia
Strauss and Suzanne
Friday, April 9, 2010, 7:30 PM
Suzanne Lemieux, oboe
Bernhard Gueller, conductor
Symphony Nova Scotia's principal oboist Suzanne Lemieux takes on Strauss' sensitive and beautifully melodic Oboe Concerto. “It’s among the best oboe concertos and one of the only romantic ones,” says Suzanne. “It is full of feeling and life – Strauss is a consummate composer and this piece is a gift to us.” The orchestra also performs one of Mozart’s most popular and beloved works – the great Symphony no. 40.
Tickets!
Adult tickets - $25
available at Fulton’s Pharmacy.
A special price for students is offered at $10 - at the door only
For more information visit the St. Cecilia Concert Series web site