Jazz at LAMP: The Music of Charles Mingus

LAMP’s popular jazz concert series offers a wonderful setting to enjoy the rich sounds of jazz against the backdrop of stunning scenery in the historic Lunenburg Academy.

On May 30, join Mike Murley (sax), Kenji Omae (sax), Chris Mitchell (sax), Danny Martin (trombone), Dave Staples (piano), Tom Roach (drums), and Tom Easley (bass) as they perform the music of jazz legend Charles Mingus, bringing his work to life with their improvisation and artistry.

Whether you're a long-time jazz lover or new to the genre, the Jazz Concert Series at LAMP promises to be a musical experience that will leave you spellbound. The LAMP Libations bar will be open - have a drink, hear some great jazz, and then head out to one of the many incredible restaurants in Lunenburg, Mahone Bay or Chester. What a fabulous night out!

Entrance: $35

Children 18 and under free with an adult. College/University Students with ID: $10. Program is subject to change without notice. Taxes are included in the prices listed.

Bel Canto Academy Concert 2026

Experience an unforgettable evening of vocal performance as Bel Canto Boot Camp returns to LAMP following its successful 2025 residency. Bringing together Canadian and international singers for two intensive weeks, this program explores the expressive depth of the beloved Bel Canto repertoire.

Under the guidance of esteemed vocal coaches Rachelle Jonck, co-founder of Bel Canto Boot Camp, and Derrick Goff, resident artists will refine their technique and interpretation of this Italian-originated style, rooted in the 18th and 19th centuries. This special performance showcases the culmination of their work- an evening of Bel Canto masterpieces that highlight the beauty and nuance of the human voice.

Entrance: $25

Children 18 and under free with an adult. College/University Students with ID: $10. Program is subject to change without notice. Taxes are included in the prices listed.

No Divas Allowed! - A Little Light Music

Join us for an evening of music and drama as the cohort of LAMP’s 2026 Bel Canto Opera Academy explore the voice outside of operatic repertoire- through art song and musical theatre! From intimate and expressive pieces to dramatic favourites, this concert offers a chance to experience these emerging artists in a different light.

A Little Light Music is LAMP’s casual midweek concert series, designed to bring audiences closer to the music and the performers themselves. You will get to hear the artists share about their works in a way you don’t typically experience in the average concert setting.

Entrance: PWYC | $15 donation suggested

Public Masterclass - 2026 Bel Canto Academy

You’re invited to come behind-the-scenes and watch our Bel Canto Academy young artists train with esteemed faculty Rachelle Jonck, and Derrick Goff. The group will perform and workshop pieces in this masterclass session.

Entrance: FREE | Donations Welcomed

Community Singing Session

Join the cohort of LAMP’s 2026 Bel Canto Opera Academy in a group sing-along session celebrating the joy of making music together. Whether you’re an experienced singer or just like to hum along, come share this special night of community with us.

Entrance: FREE | Donations Welcomed

Sensory Concert - Tunes on Tuesday

LAMP is proud to present its Sensory Concert series in partnership with Autism Nova Scotia’s South Shore Chapter and South Shore Public Libraries.

Join us for the final sensory concert of the season featuring the cohort of Lamp’s 2026 Bel Canto Opera Academy!

This is a concert designed for those who may feel inhibited or overwhelmed by the traditional concert setting. Concerts include:

• Natural light

• Short Musical Selections with frequent breaks

• The invitation to express yourself verbally, move, dance- whatever feels natural to you!

• Quiet break rooms available anytime you feel the need to rest

Entrance is free and open to the public, but we’d love to save you a spot! Email info@lampns.ca for more information.

Mother’s Day Concert: French Masterworks with Rachel Desoer and Ian Tomaz

Please note, this event will be taking place at 2:30pm, doors open at 2:00pm.

LAMP welcomes Symphony Nova Scotia's principal cellist, Rachel Desoer, joined by resident pianist Ian Tomaz, for a Mother's Day celebration of beautiful French music. Featuring works by Claude Debussy, Francis Poulenc and the Nova Scotian premiere of the recently rediscovered Marie Jaell Cello Sonata, the afternoon promises to be a joyful celebration, including to-be-announced specialty cocktails, local vendors and other Mother's Day treats!

Entrance: $25

Children 18 and under free with an adult. College/University Students with ID: $10. Program is subject to change without notice. Taxes are included in the prices listed.

Ravel, Poulenc and Rachmaninoff- Ian Tomaz, piano

Pianist Ian Tomaz presents compositions by three beloved 20th century composers- Maurice Ravel’s Jeux D’Eau and Miroirs, Francis Poulenc’s Nocturnes and Napoli, and Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Six Moments Musicaux op. 16.

Program

Ravel

Prelude, Jeux D’eau, Miroirs (selections)

Poulenc

Nocturnes (selections), Napoli

Rachmaninoff

Moments Musicaux Op. 16 (selections)

Entrance: FREE

Children 18 and under free with an adult. College/University Students with ID: $10. Program is subject to change without notice. Taxes are included in the prices listed.

Solo cello recital at Saint George's Round Church

LAMP is thrilled to present cellist Julia-Hyunji Lee in recital at the historic Saint George's Round Church in Halifax. With its striking circular design, the venue provides a uniquely charming setting for the warmth and depth of the cello.

Lee is a passionate and acclaimed musician, having served as principal cellist for the Julliard Orchestra for four consecutive years, performing under conductors such as Marin Alsop, Gustavo Dudamel, David Robertson, David Chan, Carlos Miguel Prieto, and Mei-Ann Chen.

This recital promises a compelling musical evening in a rich and intimate setting.

Entrance: $25

Children 18 and under free with an adult. College/University Students with ID: $10. Program is subject to change without notice. Taxes are included in the prices listed.

Julia-Hyunji Lee and Ian Tomaz

Join us for an evening of chamber music featuring cellist Julia-Hyunji Lee and pianist Ian Tomaz performing works by Schumann, Boulanger, Debussy, Bach, Carter, and Ysaÿe.

Julia-Hyunji Lee, praised for her musical integrity and warmth, is committed to creating meaningful and authentic connections through music. A prizewinner of the Antonio Janigro International Cello Competition and a finalist in the Susan Barbash J.S. Bach Competition, she has performed as a soloist and chamber musician across North America, including a recent debut at Alice Tully Hall.

Entrance: $25

Children 18 and under free with an adult. College/University Students with ID: $10. Program is subject to change without notice. Taxes are included in the prices listed.

Tunes on Tuesday - Julia-Hyunji Lee, cello

LAMP’s free noon-hour concert series, Tunes on Tuesday, is back in 2026! Enjoy one hour concerts performed by LAMP Residents as well as local soloists and ensembles, every Tuesday at noon!

Join us for a recital with celloist Julia-Hyunji Lee, Praised by La Jolla Light for her “musical integrity” and “warmth,” and recognized for her commitment to meaningful, authentic connection through music.

Entrance: Pay-What-You-Can ($15 suggested)

Sound & Sketch with LSA

Julia-Hyunji Lee, cello - Hosted in collaboration with the Lunenburg School of the Arts

What does music look like? In Sound & Sketch, you will embark on a creative journey where sound and visual expression come together. Through live cello performances of vivid, colorful pieces - some inspired by folk tales and storytelling - you are encouraged to explore how music creates emotions, scenes, and characters.

As we listen, we will use drawing, colors, and shapes to bring the music to life on paper, transforming melodies into your own visual stories. This interactive workshop encourages curiosity, deep listening, and imaginative expression, showing that music isn’t just something we hear - it’s something we deeply feel and see.

No musical or artistic experience is needed - just an open mind and love for creativity.

Entrance: Free

Bring your own drawing supplies - A limited number of supplies will be available.

PLEASE NOTE: This event is NOT taking place at LAMP. This event is hosted in partnership with the Lunenburg School of the Arts, and will take place at 6 Prince St, Lunenburg.

Jazz at LAMP: The Music of Benny Golson

LAMP’s popular jazz concert series offers a wonderful setting to enjoy the rich sounds of jazz against the backdrop of stunning scenery in the historic Lunenburg Academy.

On April 25, join Glenn Patscha (piano), Tom Easley (bass), Nick Halley (drums), and Chris Mitchell (sax) as they perform the music of jazz legend Benny Golson, bringing his work to life with their improvisation and artistry.

Whether you're a long-time jazz lover or new to the genre, the Jazz Concert Series at LAMP promises to be a musical experience that will leave you spellbound. The LAMP Libations bar will be open - have a drink, hear some great jazz, and then head out to one of the many incredible restaurants in Lunenburg, Mahone Bay or Chester. What a fabulous night out!

Entrance: $35

Children 18 and under free with an adult. College/University Students with ID: $10. Program is subject to change without notice. Taxes are included in the prices listed.

Winter Film Series: Celestial Queer

It’s movie day at LAMP! Join us for an afternoon showing of Celestial Queer: The Life, Work and Wonder of James MacSwain.

Winner of the Best Atlantic Feature Documentary Award at the Atlantic International Film Festival in 2023, Celestial Queer is a 72 minute film celebrating James MacSwain, Nova Scotia's beloved and iconic queer artist, animator and gay-rights activist.

Martha Cooley, Director of AIFF, says this: "A fittingly eclectic and colourful ode to Halifax treasure, multi-media artist James MacSwain." Celestial Queer documents MacSwain’s journey growing up gay in the ‘50s and ‘60s in small-town Nova Scotia and finding his community and artistic practice. Co-directors and long-time-Jim-disciples Eryn Foster and Sue Johnson compiled footage for this epic documentary for close to a decade to tell the story of this quietly outspoken artist and activist.

Entrance: $10/Pay What You Can

LAMP is proud to be a part of the Lunenburg Foundation for the Arts’ annual Winter Film Series, also in partnership with incredible local organization and fellow arts-supporter Lunenburg Doc Fest.

Sensory Concert - Tunes on Tuesday

LAMP is excited to launch its new Sensory Concert series, presented with Autism Nova Scotia’s South Shore Chapter and South Shore Public Libraries, featuring our resident pianist Ian Tomaz! The second Tuesday of every month, LAMP presents a concert designed for those who may feel inhibited or overwhelmed by the traditional concert setting. Concerts include:

• Natural light

• Short Musical Selections with frequent breaks

• The invitation to express yourself verbally, move, dance- whatever feels natural to you!

• Quiet break rooms available anytime you feel the need to rest

Entrance is free and open to the public, but we’d love to save you a spot! Email info@lampns.ca for more information

String Quartet Academy

Experience an inspiring evening of chamber music as the emerging ensembles of LAMP’s Spring String Quartet Academy take the stage. After an intensive period of mentorship with legendary cellist Paul Katz and members of the acclaimed Verona Quartet, multiple young string quartets will share the artistry, refinement, and collaborative insight they've developed during their time at LAMP. This special performance offers a glimpse into the next generation of chamber musicians as they refine their craft under the guidance of world-class mentors.

For years, LAMP has been home to transformational training through its week-long Chamber Music Academies, welcoming world-renowned faculty such as Steven Isserlis, Colin Carr, Kim Kashkashian, and Jane Coop. Now, with the addition of extended-term programs, LAMP provides emerging ensembles the space to cultivate their musical identity, whether forming a new group, expanding repertoire, or preparing for competitions.

Entrance: $25

Children 18 and under free with an adult. College/University Students with ID: $10. Program is subject to change without notice. Taxes are included in the prices listed.

Public Masterclass -

2026 String Quartet Academy

You’re invited to come behind-the-scenes and watch our String Quartet Academy young artists train with legendary cellist, Paul Katz. The three quartets will perform and workshop pieces in this masterclass session.

Entrance: FREE | Donations Welcomed

CANCELLED

This concert has been cancelled due to poor weather and risk of power outage. We apologize for the inconvenience!

Anna Han, Piano

Hailed by the Washington Post as “prodigiously gifted… a display of imagination, taste and pianistic firepower far beyond her years,” pianist Anna first came to LAMP in 2020 and has returned each year since. Now LAMP’s Education Director, Anna continues to be a favourite in our concert hall, always striving to deliver heartfelt performances through a variety of classical solo and chamber music repertoire. This evening’s solo performance will center around Beethoven's Sonata in E Major, Op. 109.

Entrance: $25

Children 18 and under free with an adult. College/University Students with ID: $10. Program is subject to change without notice. Taxes are included in the prices listed.

Tunes on Tuesday- Ian Tomaz, piano

LAMP’s free noon-hour concert series, Tunes on Tuesday, is back in 2026! Enjoy one hour concerts performed by LAMP Residents as well as local soloists and ensembles, every Tuesday at noon!

LAMP favorite Ian Tomaz presents a Bach and Ravel noon recital, featuring selections from the first book of the Well Tempered Clavier and Miroirs.

Entrance: $15 (suggested) or Pay-What-You-Can

Children 18 and under free with an adult. College/University Students with ID: $10. Program is subject to change without notice. Taxes are included in the prices listed.

Tunes on Tuesday- Ian Tomaz, piano

LAMP’s free noon-hour concert series, Tunes on Tuesday, is back in 2026! Enjoy one hour concerts performed by LAMP Residents as well as local soloists and ensembles, every Tuesday at noon!

LAMP favorite Ian Tomaz presents an all Bach noon recital, featuring selections from the first book of the Well Tempered Clavier.

Entrance: $15 (suggested) or Pay-What-You-Can

Children 18 and under free with an adult. College/University Students with ID: $10. Program is subject to change without notice. Taxes are included in the prices listed.

Musique Royale Presents- Tong Wang

Musique Royale presents Tong Wang at Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance Friday February 20 at 7pm for “Towards the Flame”. “Towards the Flame” is a program of darkness and light, of fire and ice. From Chopin and Scriabin’s tragic epics, transfused with dignity and pain, to Ho and Stravinsky’s kaleidoscopic, mystical fairytales, the music traverses through many realms of extraordinary intensity and anguish. Each of these works contain a unique universe of their own, but they all come down to the same shared human pathos: the duality of suffering and hope, grief and joy–the coexistence of hope and despair, shadow and light. There’s a musical journey that parallels the emotional journey we often find ourselves repeating in our lives. Even knowing the pain that is inevitable with love, tenderness, and vulnerability, how must we face and embrace our struggles, limitations, and fears? How can we come to terms with the darkest moments we want to redefine? Do we dare to raise ourselves to the light? Ultimately, “Towards the Flame” is a story of courage, belief, and acceptance.

Entrance: $25 in advance, $30 at the door

Children 18 and under free with an adult. College/University Students with ID: $10. Program is subject to change without notice. Taxes are included in the prices listed.

Tunes on Tuesday- Helios Vocal Ensemble

LAMP’s free noon-hour concert series, Tunes on Tuesday, is back in 2026! Enjoy one hour concerts performed by LAMP Residents as well as local soloists and ensembles, every Tuesday at noon!

Helios Vocal Ensemble is Atlantic Canada’s premier vocal ensemble, performing sacred and secular music from the Renaissance and beyond. Founded in 2015, they have appeared in the region’s leading chamber music series, including the Under the Spire (formerly Indian River) Festival, Cecilia Concerts, the Three Churches Festival, Musique Royale, and the Music Room Chamber Players series, as well as several festivals in Québec. Their debut recording, An Illuminated Christmas, was nominated for Classical CD of the Year by Music Nova Scotia.

Entrance: $15 (suggested) or Pay-What-You-Can

Children 18 and under free with an adult. College/University Students with ID: $10. Program is subject to change without notice. Taxes are included in the prices listed.

Winter Film Series: Pipe Dreams

It’s movie day at LAMP! Join us for an afternoon showing of Pipe Dreams, followed by a performance on the LAMP organ!

Who will come out on top at the Canadian International Organ Competition? Meet four ultra-talented organ players in the intense lead up to the CIOC, widely regarded as the Olympics for organ music and which attracts virtuosi under the age 35 from all over the world. In Pipe Dreams, these competitors grapple with personal pressures and anxieties as they push themselves to the limit.  Held every three years in Montreal, the prestigious CIOC demands the very best from young talent around the globe

Directed by Stacey Tenenbaum

Tickets - $10 / Pay What You Can

LAMP is proud to be a part of the Lunenburg Foundation for the Arts’ annual Winter Film Series, also in partnership with incredible local organization and fellow arts-supporter Lunenburg Doc Fest. Check out the other movies in the series below -

Jan 18 - The Librarians with Q&A

Feb 15 - Pipe Dreams with Organ Performance

Mar 15 - Celestial Queer with Special Guests

Heritage Concert

• Lydia Rhea, Cello

• Amber Scherer, Piano

  Inspired by Lunenburg’s UNESCO World Heritage Status, the Rhea-Scherer duo present a concert focusedon the meaning of cultural heritage, pairing compositions by female composers with Nova Scotian Poetry.

Entrance: $25

Children 18 and under free with an adult. College/University Students with ID: $10. Program is subject to change without notice. Taxes are included in the prices listed.

Sensory Concert 1- Tunes on Tuesday

LAMP is excited to launch its new Sensory Concert series, presented with Autism Nova Scotia’s South Shore Chapter, featuring our resident pianist Ian Tomaz! The second Tuesday of every month, LAMP presents a concert designed for those who may feel inhibited or overwhelmed by the traditional concert setting. Concerts include-

• Natural light

• Short Musical Selections with frequent breaks

• The invitation to express yourself verbally, move, dance- whatever feels natural to you!

• Quiet break rooms available anytime you feel the need to rest

  Entrance is free and open to the public, but we’d love to save you a spot! Email info@lampns.ca for more information

Entrance: Free (reserve at info@lampns.ca)

Children 18 and under free with an adult. College/University Students with ID: $10. Program is subject to change without notice. Taxes are included in the prices listed.

Jazz/Classical Crossover Concert

• Lydia Rhea, Cello

• Amber Scherer, Piano

• Glenn Patscha, Piano

• Nick Halley, Percussion

  The Rhea-Scherer duo share the stage with local jazz legends Nick Halley and Glenn Patscha to explore the connections between Classical Music and Jazz.

Entrance: $25

Children 18 and under free with an adult. College/University Students with ID: $10. Program is subject to change without notice. Taxes are included in the prices listed.

Rachel Fenlon, Soprano

This concert has regrettably been cancelled due to weather. Anyone who has already purchased tickets has been contacted by email - please check your spam/junk folder if you don’t find a note in your inbox.

Rachel Fenlon, acclaimed soprano and pianist, brings her distinctive artistry to the Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance on Sunday, February 1st, 2026 at 2:30pm. Internationally recognized for her rare self-accompanied song recitals, Fenlon has been praised for performances that are both intimate and electrifying. Her debut album Winterreise (2024), the first self-accompanied recording of the work, was hailed as “extraordinary and spellbinding” by BBC Radio 3. This afternoon recital features a folk-song programme including music by Schubert and Britten, alongside Fenlon’s own arrangements, offering a rich and personal journey through song.

Folk Songs with Capella Regalis

LAMP’s 2024-2025 Pianist-in-Residence Ian Tomaz is joined by Capella Regalis Men’s Choir members Shaylan Burkhardt and Jamie Whitley for a program celebrating the English folksong tradition, its connections to life on the South Shore, and the exceptional music making of two of Nova Scotia’s leading music institutions. Rediscover classic folksongs through beautiful arrangements by Benjamin Britten, Aaron Copland and Ralph Vaughan Williams.

Entrance: $25

Children 18 and under free with an adult. College/University Students with ID: $10. Program is subject to change without notice. Taxes are included in the prices listed.