Tickets may be purchased using the links below. For more information please call (902) 634-8667, or email the office.

Children under the age of 18 may attend regular season performances free of charge, while accompanied by a paying adult. University and college students may attend regular season performances for $10 with a valid student ID. Please contact the office to book these tickets, as a limited number will be offered for each concert.

Please scroll down to the listings, or click the links on the calendar for more information regarding each performance.

The Fine Print:

Due to lease & insurance requirements, the exterior doors to the Lunenburg Academy are locked 2 minutes before the concert’s scheduled commencement. Once the doors are locked, there is no way to enter.

All programs are subject to change without notice. Taxes are included in the prices listed.

Tickets are non-refundable.

If you are unable to make a concert, please let us know at least one business day in advance and
we will exchange your original ticket for another performance of equal ticket value. If you are unable to exchange your ticket, you can request a charitable tax receipt for the value of your ticket ($25+).

Sensory Concert 2- Tunes on Tuesday
Mar
17

Sensory Concert 2- Tunes on Tuesday

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Sensory Concert 2- Tunes on Tuesday

  • String Quartets from our March Chamber Music Academy

    LAMP is excited to launch its new Sensory Concert series, presented with Autism Nova Scotia’s South Shore Chapter, featuring the Rhea-Scherer duo! 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.

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String Quartet Academy
Mar
21

String Quartet Academy

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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.

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Spring Jazz at LAMP: The Music of Benny Golson
Apr
25

Spring Jazz at LAMP: The Music of Benny Golson

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Spring 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.

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Ravel, Poulenc and Rachmaninoff- Ian Tomaz, Piano
May
3

Ravel, Poulenc and Rachmaninoff- Ian Tomaz, Piano

Ravel, Poulenc and Rachmaninoff- Ian Tomaz, piano

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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: $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.

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Mother’s Day Concert: French Masterworks with Rachel Desoer and Ian Tomaz
May
10

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

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

LAMP welcomes Symphony Nova Scotia's principal cellist, Rachel Desoer, joined by pianist-in-residence 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, gift baskets 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.

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Spring Jazz at LAMP: The Music of Charles Mingus
May
30

Spring Jazz at LAMP: The Music of Charles Mingus

Spring 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.

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Anna Han, Piano
Mar
11

Anna Han, Piano

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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.

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Tunes on Tuesday- Ian Tomaz
Mar
3

Tunes on Tuesday- Ian Tomaz

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.

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Tunes on Tuesday- Ian Tomaz
Feb
24

Tunes on Tuesday- Ian Tomaz

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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.

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Musique Royale Presents- Tong Wang
Feb
20

Musique Royale Presents- Tong Wang

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Musique Royale Presents- Tong Wang

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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.

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Tunes on Tuesday-Helios Vocal Ensemble
Feb
17

Tunes on Tuesday-Helios Vocal Ensemble

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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.

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Pipe Dreams
Feb
15

Pipe Dreams

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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

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Heritage Concert
Feb
13

Heritage Concert

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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.

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Sensory Concert- Tunes on Tuesday
Feb
10

Sensory Concert- Tunes on Tuesday

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Sensory Concert 1- Tunes on Tuesday

  • Lydia Rhea, Cello

  • Amber Scherer, Piano

    LAMP is excited to launch its new Sensory Concert series, presented with Autism Nova Scotia’s South Shore Chapter, featuring the Rhea-Scherer duo! 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.

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Jazz/Classical Crossover Concert
Feb
7

Jazz/Classical Crossover Concert

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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.

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Rachel Fenlon, Soprano
Feb
1

Rachel Fenlon, Soprano

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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.

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Folk Songs with Capella Regalis
Jan
24

Folk Songs with Capella Regalis

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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.

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The Librarians with Q&A
Jan
18

The Librarians with Q&A

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Winter Film Series: The Librarians

It’s movie day at LAMP! Join us for an afternoon showing of “The Librarians” with Q&A to follow. This is a film based on struggles taking place in the United States, however it is important to share as we face book censorship across our own regions within Canada.

Librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for democracy and our First Amendment Rights. As they well know, controlling the flow of ideas means control over communities.

In Texas, the Krause List targets 850 books focused on race and LGBTQia+ stories – triggering sweeping book bans across the U.S. at an unprecedented rate. As tensions escalate, librarians connect the dots from heated school and library board meetings nationwide to lay bare the underpinnings of extremism fueling the censorship efforts. Despite facing harassment, threats, and laws aimed at criminalizing their work – the librarians’ rallying cry for freedom to read is a chilling cautionary tale.

Directed by Kim A. Snyder

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

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Ariel Horowitz, violin
Nov
23

Ariel Horowitz, violin

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Ariel Horowitz

The Early Music Academy has unfortunately been postponed to Spring 2026. We are excited to offer Ariel Horowitz, solo violin concert. Please email us with any questions or concerts regarding a season pass.

Hailed by The Washington Post as “Sweetly Lyrical,” violinist, composer/songwriter, and community organizer Ariel Horowitz cannot remember life before loving music.

In 2020, Ariel joined the Concert Artists Guild roster for North American management, and enjoys an active touring schedule as a soloist and as one-half of Vision Duo, an ensemble formed with fellow CAG artist Britton-René Collins in 2021.

As a composer, songwriter, and avid improviser, Ariel's original music centers themes of healing, community, and liberation. They have performed their compositions and songs around the world, including at Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center.

As a community organizer, Ariel is honored to be the Founder and Artistic Director of the Heartbeat Music Project, a tuition-free program offering music and Navajo (Diné) cultural education as well as direct aid resources to young people in grades K-12 living on the Navajo Nation. Ariel's organizing for this work is as a long-term co-conspirator for Indigenous-led decolonization and land back efforts, and as a guest on the sovereign Navajo Nation. In 2022, HMP received the Lewis Prize for Music’s Accelerator Award in the amount of $500,000 to support their work with Navajo youth.

In October 2024, Ariel released their solo debut album, Hearth, on the Bright Shiny Things label. Hearth is an immersive collection that weaves together classical pieces, original compositions, spoken word, and nature sounds, creating a dialogue between indie influences and classical traditions.

Please join us for an afternoon of J.S. Bach, J. Montgomery, E. Ysaye, as well as self-composed works. 

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.

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Alex Yang,  Piano
Nov
14

Alex Yang, Piano

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Alex Yang, Piano Solo

Seventeen-year-old Alex Yang from Halifax, studies at the Halifax Grammar School and the Juilliard Pre-College in New York on weekends. Alex has participated in masterclasses with Angela Hewitt at the Trasimeno Music Festival (Italy), earning praise for his “remarkable clarity and sense of line” (Christopher Axworthy). He has also studied at Orford Musique, CMC Gathering of the Stars, and under a full fellowship at the Aspen Music Festival & School (2025).

Alex has earned top prizes at major competitions, including the 2024 Kaufman and Spotlight International Piano Competitions, Grand Prize at the 51st FCMF and 61st Canadian Music Competition, and Third Prize at the 20th CFMTA National Competition. Named to CBC Music’s “30 Hot Classical Musicians Under 30” (2023), he was also featured on CBC Radio One.

Alex has appeared as soloist with Symphony Nova Scotia and performed in major venues including Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall, Merkin Hall, Koerner Hall, and Italy’s Auditorium Marianum. He has received ongoing support from the Nova Scotia Talent Trust, Debut Atlantic, and LAMP, recently earning the Debut Atlantic Musical Award and the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Award.

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.

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Chamber Music
Oct
26

Chamber Music

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“Shadow Future” - Chamber Music Series

Katherine Yoon (violin), Yeh-Chun Lin (viola), Macintyre Taback (cello),
Lindsay McIntyre (soprano) & Anna Han (piano).

“Between the idea/And the reality/Between the motion/And the act/Falls the Shadow

“Between the conception /And the creation/Between the emotion/And the response/Falls the Shadow

“Between the desire/And the spasm/Between the potency/And the existence/Between the essence/And the descent/Falls the Shadow” 

- T.S. Eliot, from the Hollow Men

“Hope in reality is the worst of all evils because it prolongs the torments of man.” 

- Friedrich Nietzsche

DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH: Seven Romances on Poems of Alexander Blok

VIKTOR ULLMANN Die Weise von Liebe und Tod des Cornets Christoph Rilke, Part 1
JOHANNES BRAHMS Two Songs, Op. 91, for Voice, Viola, and Piano

JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH Largo, from Concerto No. 5 in Fm BWV 1056

JOHANNES BRAHMS Piano Quartet No. 3 in C minor, Op. 60

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.

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Jazz @ LAMP
Oct
25

Jazz @ LAMP

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Roddy Ellias Eastern Trio featuring:

Roddy Ellias, Tom Easley & Mark Adam

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Canadian jazz guitarist and composer, Roddy Ellias brings five decades of unique and compelling music to the world. With an eclectic approach that defies simple classification , Roddy has developed an innovative guitar style that intricately melds classical, African and Brazillian musical ideas within a deep tradition of jazz. 

His musical journey began at the age of five, when he started improvising on his grandmother’s piano. Decades later, he continues to explore new musical possibilities, developing his unusual composition and playing approach. 

From the early days at Uncle Charlie’s Chicken and Ribs Jazz Joint to performing for the Queen of England to creating a unique chamber jazz opera with puppets, Roddy has carved a musical space for himself unlike any other. Along the way, he’s also enjoyed performing with many of the greats, including Lee Konitz, David Liebman, Kenny Wheeler, Cleo Laine, Tom Harrell and Nat Adderley.

Roddy Ellias - Guitar; Tom Easley - Bass; Mark Adam - Drums

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.

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Chamber Music
Oct
22

Chamber Music

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“Intuition” - Chamber Music Series

Katherine Yoon (violin), Yeh-Chun Lin (percussion), Macintyre Taback (cello), Lindsay McIntyre (percussion), & Anna Han, (piano).

There is a saying, “writing about music is like dancing about architecture.” Music has been throughout the years a way to not just tell but relive together the most intense of human experiences. As one lives, one collects - sights, emotions, wisdom, instincts, memories, strength, imagination, capabilities - and this pot of humanness defines who one is and what one can offer. In a world where whole lives are easily reduced to numbers of meaningless size it is a gift and a necessity to zoom in on the individual moments of living. Each piece on this program reveals a depth of vulnerable existence and interpersonal influence, as will each performer in their heartfelt collaborations with each other.

- Anna Han

STEVE REICH Clapping Music

MAURICE RAVEL Sonata No. 1 for Violin and Piano

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Sonata No. 3 in A Major for Cello & Piano

MAURICE RAVEL Lent, from Duo for Violin and Cello

SERGEI PROKOFIEV Piano Sonata No. 8 in B-flat Major, Op. 84

Entrance: $25

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Chamber Music
Oct
19

Chamber Music

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“Last(ing) Words” - Chamber Music Series

Jason Moon and Clara Neubauer, violin; Yeh-Chun Lin, viola,; Leland Ko, cello; Lindsay McIntyre, soprano; Anna Han, piano

From Perkinson’s String Trio, written on his deathbed, to Klein’s String Trio, completed nine days before his deportation to Auschwitz, the pieces on this program are in conversation with death. Mortality is the inescapable deadline which impels all events and actions; without mortality there would be no urgency. Although death only retroactively structures a person’s life narrative, with only those left behind fully understanding the context of each moment within the deceased's lives, works like Beethoven’s String Quartet Op. 132 seem uncannily in tune with the composer’s personal timeline. Can we, on some spiritual level, clock our physical battery? What role does fate have in our psyche?

- Anna Han

JOHN TAVENER:  Akhmatova Songs (1993), for cello and soprano
JOSEPH ACHRON: Hebrew Melody
COLERIDGE-TAYLOR PERKINSON: Movement for String Trio
GIDEON KLEIN:  String Trio (violin, viola, cello) 
DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH: Violin Sonata
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: String Quartet Op. 132, III. Molto Adagio





   

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.

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Chamber Music
Oct
15

Chamber Music

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“Elsewhere” - Chamber Music Series

Leland Ko (cello) & Adria Ye (piano)

The British composer Thomas Adés once wrote, “I don’t know why it is that the cello of all instruments makes one dream of ‘Elsewhere’ when one hears it… Perhaps because the colors are so rich and wide-ranging, one can dream and find oneself in a different place.” The collection of works on this program capitalizes on this idea: from the dreaminess of Nadia Boulanger, the restlessness of Robert Schumann, and the exuberance of Felix Mendelssohn to the private world of Gabriel Fauré and the downright mythology of Olivier Messiaen, these pieces (and the sounds they demand of the cello and piano) are an invitation to be transported or to engage in escapism. But then, of course, perhaps all music is…

- Leland Ko

Three pieces for cello and piano: NADIA BOULANGER
FAE Intermezzo: ROBERT SCHUMANN
Cello Sonata No.1: FELIX MENDELSSOHN
Cello Sonata No.1: GABRIEL FAURÉ
Louange à l'Éternité de Jésus, from Quartet for the End of Time: OLIVIER MESSIAEN

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.

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Lindsay McIntyre
Oct
10

Lindsay McIntyre

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Solo Residency Concert: Lindsay McIntyre, Soprano

Lindsay McIntyre is a Canadian vocal artist whose work lies at the intersection of technical precision and the magic of mindful experience. Awed by the natural world, Lindsay believes music making is a form of transfiguration: creating moments out of thin air. A scholar of the voice, body, and meditative practices, She is particularly passionate about using her instrument as a vessel for contemporary music.

Soprano Lindsay McIntyre presents an exploration of the raw human voice through this program of unaccompanied vocal repertoire. Although voice is an extremely common instrument, it is seldom heard alone in concert settings. This interwoven set of pieces will feature works by R. Murray Schafer, Luciano Berio, Rebecca Saunders, and newly composed transitions by the singer, and will highlight many of the beautiful, funny, disconcerting, and poignant sounds a voice can make.  

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.

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Jazz @LAMP
Aug
23

Jazz @LAMP

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Summer Jazz At LAMP

Tribute to Sonny Rollins

Experience the magic of summer jazz at the Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance, where world-class talent comes together for an unforgettable concert series. This summer, join us for a series of intimate, open-air performances featuring the incredible Nick Halley on drums, Tom Easley on bass, Richard White on guitar, and Mike Murley on saxophone.

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. With a perfect blend of improvisation and classic jazz tunes, each performance will showcase the distinct artistry of these renowned musicians: the rhythmic energy of Nick Halley, the deep grooves of Tom Easley, the melodic mastery of Richard White, and the soulful saxophone stylings of Mike Murley.

Whether you're a long-time jazz lover or new to the genre, the Summer Jazz Concert Series at LAMP promises to be a musical experience that will leave you spellbound. Don't miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable celebration of jazz in one of Nova Scotia’s most charming settings. Performance begins at 5pm and 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

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Jazz @LAMP
Jul
26

Jazz @LAMP

Summer Jazz At LAMP

Tribute to Thelonius Monk and Billy Strayhorn

Experience the magic of summer jazz at the Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance, where world-class talent comes together for an unforgettable concert series. This summer, join us for a series of intimate, open-air performances featuring the incredible Nick Halley on drums, Tom Easley on bass, Richard White on guitar, and Mike Murley on saxophone.

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. With a perfect blend of improvisation and classic jazz tunes, each performance will showcase the distinct artistry of these renowned musicians: the rhythmic energy of Nick Halley, the deep grooves of Tom Easley, the melodic mastery of Richard White, and the soulful saxophone stylings of Mike Murley.

Whether you're a long-time jazz lover or new to the genre, the Summer Jazz Concert Series at LAMP promises to be a musical experience that will leave you spellbound. Don't miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable celebration of jazz in one of Nova Scotia’s most charming settings. Performance begins at 5pm and 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

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Jazz @LAMP
Jun
28

Jazz @LAMP

Summer Jazz At LAMP

Experience the magic of summer jazz at the Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance, where world-class talent comes together for an unforgettable concert series. This summer, join us for a series of intimate, open-air performances featuring the incredible Nick Halley on drums, Tom Easley on bass, Richard White on guitar, and Mike Murley on saxophone.

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. With a perfect blend of improvisation and classic jazz tunes, each performance will showcase the distinct artistry of these renowned musicians: the rhythmic energy of Nick Halley, the deep grooves of Tom Easley, the melodic mastery of Richard White, and the soulful saxophone stylings of Mike Murley.

Whether you're a long-time jazz lover or new to the genre, the Summer Jazz Concert Series at LAMP promises to be a musical experience that will leave you spellbound. Don't miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable celebration of jazz in one of Nova Scotia’s most charming settings. Performance begins at 5pm and 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

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Ian Tomaz
Jun
27

Ian Tomaz

Ian Tomaz, piano

Ian Tomaz continues his Bach Cycles series of lectures and concerts this Spring.  An American pianist currently based in Paris, France. He has studied at the Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot since 2021, working with Pascal Roge. He was in residence at the Fondation des Etats Unis in 2022-2023 as a Harriet Hale Woolley Scholar, performing concerts as an Artist in Residence at the FEU and around Paris while working on the major solo, chamber and art song compositions of Francis Poulenc.

Ian was an Emerging Artist in Residence at  LAMP from late 2019 to summer 2021, where he performed solo and chamber music recitals in the ‘Ludwig at LAMP’ 250th celebration and shared the stage with many musicians including Symphony Nova Scotia’s Rachel Desoer and soprano Jane Archibald.

His performance will include: 

By J. S. Bach:

  • Preludes and Fugues in A Flat Major, g sharp minor, A Major, a minor, B Major, b minor

By Ned Rorem:

  • 3 Barcarolles

By Igor Stravinsky:

  • Quatre études, Op. 7

By Nikolai Kapustin:

  • Suite in the Old Style

By Paul McCartney/arr. Brad Mehldau:

  • Blackbird

For more information about the Bach Cycle Series by Ian Tomaz please visit this page of our website.

Entrance to this performance is $25.

*Kids 18 & under free with a paying adult. Reservations for children are required.

Program subject to change.

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World Premieres
Jun
21

World Premieres

2025 World Premieres

Join us for a captivating evening of groundbreaking music at the World Premieres Concert, showcasing the innovative works of emerging composers from LAMP’s popular Composition Academy. Under the expert guidance of esteemed mentors Matthias McIntire and Roydon Tse, alongside special guest faculty Dinuk Wijeratne and Nicole Lizée, this concert will feature the debut performances of new compositions created by the academy's talented participants, featuring the 2025 performers: Amy Hillis (violin), Bryan Holt (cello) and Katherine Dowling (piano).

Be part of this extraordinary celebration of contemporary music, where fresh voices and bold ideas take center stage, offering an exciting glimpse into the future of composition.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience music that pushes boundaries, highlights the creativity of tomorrow’s composers, and showcases the collaborative spirit of this dynamic educational community.

Entrance $25 (including hst). Children & youth under 18 free with paying adult. University & college students $10 with ID. Subject to change.

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Ian Tomaz: Bach Talk
Jun
13

Ian Tomaz: Bach Talk

Ian Tomaz:
Bach Cycle Project Part II

A series of educational and entertaining events at LAMP created and performed by pianist Ian Tomaz. Using conversations and music, Ian delves into Bach and hos his compositions have impacted music from the time they were composed to modern times.

Tonight’s event is an informative mix of information and music designed for everyone - from a person who knows nothing at all about music or Bach, to a fellow artist who has studied music their whole life.

Join us at LAMP for this ‘by donation’ pay what you can event.

For more information on this event, please visit this page of our website.


Friday June 6 | What Now? Bach and Today

How do we - as an audience, community and world - live
with our past and present through music? Are we close to
or far from our musical roots? A final discussion and
exploration of our collective relationship to music.
(Bach, Schoenberg and Brad Meldhau)


Reserve a spot online, or make a donation at the door (cash, cheque or Visa/MasterCard)

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Ian Tomaz: Bach Talk
Jun
6

Ian Tomaz: Bach Talk

Ian Tomaz:
Bach Cycle Project Part II

A series of educational and entertaining events at LAMP created and performed by pianist Ian Tomaz. Using conversations and music, Ian delves into Bach and hos his compositions have impacted music from the time they were composed to modern times.

Tonight’s event is an informative mix of information and music designed for everyone - from a person who knows nothing at all about music or Bach, to a fellow artist who has studied music their whole life.

Join us at LAMP for this ‘by donation’ pay what you can event.

For more information on this event, please visit this page of our website.


Friday June 6 | Bach and America

How does Bach's music and faith connect with the
establishment of North America and the development in
the 20th Century of American composers? Ned Rorem connects
us to American history, Bach and Boulanger in this lecture.
(Bach, Kapustin, Rorem)


Reserve a spot online, or make a donation at the door (cash, cheque or Visa/MasterCard)

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