Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 7:30 pm
The Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax
Featuring Lucy MacNeil (of the Barra MacNeils), vocals
Scott Macmillan, conductor and guitar
Kim Dunn, keyboard and backup vocals
Bruce Dixon, electric bass and backup vocals
John Alphonse, drums
Symphony Nova Scotia
Please note: Highlights from this concert will be shared as a free online Fusion Session on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 7 pm.
FEATURING SYMPHONY NOVA SCOTIA
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A Rita Respective |
FEATURING SYMPHONY NOVA SCOTIA AND LUCY MACNEIL
| Dream Forever Rita MacNeil (1944 -2013), arr. Scott Macmillan |
| Old Man Rita MacNeil (1944 -2013), arr. Scott Macmillan |
| I'm Not What I Seem Rita MacNeil (1944 -2013), arr. Scott Macmillan |
| Part of the Mystery Rita MacNeil (1944 -2013), arr. Scott Macmillan |
| My Island Too Rita MacNeil (1944 -2013), arr. Scott Macmillan |
| Home I'll Be Rita MacNeil (1944 -2013), arr. Scott Macmillan |
| Working Man Rita MacNeil (1944 -2013), arr. Scott Macmillan |
| Flying on Your Own Rita MacNeil (1944 -2013), arr. Scott Macmillan |
Extra Players: Elizabeth Upson Perez, viola; Jack Chen, flute; Brett Dill, oboe; Danny Martin and Bob Nicholson (bass), trombone; D'Arcy Gray, percussion.
Please note: This program will be approximately one hour in length, with no intermission.
COVID-19 protocols will be in place, including mandatory face masks and proof of vaccination. While not required by Phase 5 restrictions, capacity will be limited to 50% to help ensure a safe, respectful environment for patrons, musicians, and staff.
Doors will be open one hour before the concert, and we ask that you please have your proof of vaccination and ID ready to present upon entry to the venue. Thank you for your understanding.
Face masks must be worn by the audience at all times while in the venue, including while seated. When we’re on stage, you may see us remove masks to play a woodwind or brass instrument, to conduct, to perform feature solos, to sing, or to speak. We wear masks at all other times.
For more information on Symphony Nova Scotia's COVID-19 protocols, tap here.
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From Lucy MacNeil and the Barra MacNeils
- All at Once (2005)
- On The Bright Side (2008)
- In Session (2009)
- Celtic Colours Sessions (2012)
- The Barra MacNeils with Symphony Nova Scotia: Live in Concert (2012)
- The Christmas Album (1999)
- The Christmas Album II (2006)
- Oh Christmas Three (2013)
Available for $15 each, plus tax.
From Symphony Nova Scotia
- Sarah Slean and Symphony Nova Scotia
- Schubert
Available for $20 each, taxes included.
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