Concerts and notable occasions featuring Paul Halley and his choirs
The Cathedral Choir, under Paul Halley’s direction, provide the choral music at weekly services and special events at The Cathedral Church of All Saints in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Additionally, the choir is presented in two seasonal concerts each year, ‘A ROSE IN WINTER - A Celebration of Christmas in Song & Story’ in December, and ‘PASSION - Music of A Thousand Years’ in the late Lenten season.
Paul Halley
Paul Halley is Director of Music and Organist at the Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax, where he conducts a semi-professional choir in weekly services of Holy Eucharist, monthly Evensongs, and various celebrations of Lessons and Carols during the church year in a cathedral building that could claim the most beautiful architecture and acoustics in Canada.
The Choir of All Saints Cathedral
The Cathedral Choir, under Paul Halley’s direction, comprises a 20-voiced ensemble of professional singers and choral scholars from the city of Halifax and environs who provide the choral music at weekly services and special events at The Cathedral Church of All Saints in Halifax. The Cathedral Choir has played a central role in the many official provincial and national occasions which take place in Nova Scotia. These have included the Service to Celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of HM The Queen’s Coronation, the Commemorative Service in Celebration of the Life of HM Queen Elizabeth II, and in the previous year, the Commemorative Service for HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, organized by Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia and held at The Cathedral of All Saints. The choir is also presented in two seasonal concerts each year, ‘A ROSE IN WINTER - A Celebration of Christmas in Song & Story’ in December, and ‘PASSION - Music of A Thousand Years’ in the late Lenten season. The Cathedral Choir has participated in SchützFest350 with a performance of “Musikalische Exequien, and Capella Regalis’s ‘For All The City’ presentations of the Fauré Requiem in 2023 and the Mozart Requiem in 2024.
The Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax
1330 Cathedral Lane, Halifax, NS B3H 2Z1
Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax
2024
Concert performance
December 14 & 15, 2024
'A Rose In Winter'
A celebration of Christmas in song and story
The Choir of All Saints Cathedral, Halifax, directed by Paul Halley
'A Rose in Winter', now in its third year, is the successor to fifteen years of 'A King’s Christmas', presented while Paul Halley was director of the King’s Chapel Choir. This in turn was the successor to fifteen years of Christmas Angelicus concerts in Connecticut with Chorus Angelicus and Gaudeamus, choirs Paul and his wife founded in 1992. And before that, 'A Chorister’s Christmas' was the celebration of the season at The Cathedral of St. John The Divine in New York where Paul was Director of Music. In this long tradition, a guest artist/narrator was engaged to help select and present the readings, but this year, Halley will select from among his choir to handle the narration of poetry and stories, since among these accomplished singers lay the not-so-hidden talents of actors, comedians, and poets.
Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 4:00 pm
St John’s Anglican Church, Lunenburg, NS
Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 4:00 pm
The Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax, NS
A presentation of Margaret Race and To The Point Productions
on behalf of Paul Halley and The Choir of All Saints Cathedral
Poster design by Kate Sinclair-Sowerby of Co. & Co. Design, Halifax
Concert performance
November 10, 2024
'For All The City'
'Requiem' by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
The Choir of All Saints Cathedral, Halifax, directed by Paul Halley
Capella Regalis Men and Boys Choir, directed by Nick Halley
Directed by Nick Halley and performed by Capella Regalis Men & Boys Choir, Capella Regalis Girls Choir, and the All Saints Cathedral Choir, alongside a hand-picked orchestra of Nova Scotian musicians, Paul Halley on pipe organ, and vocal soloists from Canada and the U.K. This second annual masterwork concert is presented for all the city of Halifax as a free Remembrance Day concert.
Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 4:00 pm
The Cathedral Church of All Saints
1330 Cathedral Lane, Halifax, NS
Concert made possible by gifts from Edmonds Landscape Services Limited, the John C. Kerr Family Foundation, and individual concert sponsors.
Concert performance
Sunday, March 24, 2024
'PASSION - Music of A Thousand Year'"
The Choir of All Saints Cathedral, Halifax, directed by Paul Halley
‘PASSION: Music of A Thousand Years’ is a concert presentation with a millennium's span of rich and beautiful choral music. The concert this year will take place in Halifax on Palm Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 4:00 pm at The Cathedral Church of All Saints. Directed by Paul Halley, The Choir of All Saints Cathedral will showcase choral works in a fluid choreography that surrounds the audience with powerful and ethereal music, sung from various locations within the magnificent landmark building.
Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 4:00 pm
The Cathedral Church of All Saints,
1330 Cathedral Lane, Halifax, NS
A presentation of Margaret Race and To The Point Productions
on behalf of Paul Halley and The Choir of All Saints Cathedral
Poster design by Kate Sinclair-Sowerby of Co. & Co. Design, Halifax
2023
Concert performance
December 9 & 10, 2023
'A Rose In Winter'
A celebration of Christmas in song and story
The Choir of All Saints Cathedral, Halifax, directed by Paul Halley
with guest artist, Alexander Dobson, baritone
Grammy Award-winner Paul Halley will again showcase his singers from The Choir of All Saints Cathedral in a concert performance celebrating this joyous season. This year’s presentation will feature guest artist, Alexander Dobson, described by Opera Canada as “one of the most impressive Canadian baritones of this generation.” The highlight of the program of Christmas readings and carols will be Vaughan Williams’ “Fantasia on Christmas Carols”, with Dobson as baritone soloist, and choir and organ performing what is best described as the spirit of the season encapsulated in sound.
Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 4:00 pm
St John’s Anglican Church, Lunenburg, NS
Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 4:00 pm
The Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax, NS
A presentation of Margaret Race and To The Point Productions
on behalf of Paul Halley and The Choir of All Saints Cathedral
Poster design by Kate Sinclair-Sowerby of Co. & Co. Design, Halifax
Concert performance
November 5, 2023
'For All The City'
'Requiem' by Gabriel Fauré
The Choir of All Saints Cathedral, Halifax, directed by Paul Halley
Capella Regalis Choirs, directed by Nick Halley
Directed by Nick Halley and performed by Capella Regalis Men & Boys Choir, Capella Regalis Girls Choir, and the All Saints Cathedral Choir, alongside a hand-picked orchestra of Nova Scotian musicians, with Paul Halley on pipe organ, and Alexander Dobson, baritone soloist. First annual masterwork concert presented for all the city of Halifax as a free Remembrance Day concert.
Sunday, November 5, 2023 at 4:00 pm
The Cathedral Church of All Saints
1330 Cathedral Lane, Halifax, NS
Concert made possible by gifts from Edmonds Landscape Services Limited, the John C. Kerr Family Foundation, and individual concert sponsors.
Festal Evensong
Sunday, May 7, 2023
Celebrating the Coronation of Their Majesties,
King Charles III and Queen Camilla
The Choir of All Saints Cathedral, Halifax, directed by Paul Halley
This service features the music of British composers, including C. H. H. Parry's Coronation anthem, "I Was Glad", the Evening Canticles composed for St. Paul's Cathedral by Herbert Howells, and the "Festival Te Deum" by Benjamin Britten. William Walton's "Crown Imperial" will conclude the service. Their Honours, The Honourable Arthur J. LeBlanc, Lieutenant Govenor of Nova Scotia, and Mrs. Patsy Leblanc, will attend this special Evensong celebration, and the Lieutenant Governor will give the address.
Sunday, May 7, 2023 at 4:00 pm
The Cathedral Church of All Saints,
1330 Cathedral Lane, Halifax, NS
Concert performance
Sunday, April 2, 2023
'PASSION - Music of A Thousand Years'
The Choir of All Saints Cathedral, Halifax, directed by Paul Halley
‘Passion: Music of A Thousand Years’ is a concert presentation of a millennium’s worth of stunningly beautiful choral music that will take place in Halifax on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 4:00 pm. Directed by Paul Halley, members of The Cathedral Choir of All Saints Cathedral in Halifax will showcase choral works in a fluid choreography that will surround the audience with powerful and ethereal music, sung from various locations within the grand, landmark historic building that is the Cathedral Church of All Saints. The music presented in this concert was written at points throughout the last one thousand years in commemoration of the forty days leading up to Easter, a period in the Church year known as Lent. Over the centuries, poets and composers have taken inspiration from the biblical narratives of the Passion, the Psalms, and Old Testament prophets, to create works of astonishing depth and beauty. The dramatic power of these texts has drawn out the most exquisite music from some of the greatest musicians over the last 1,000 years. From 11th century Gregorian chant, through Tallis and Byrd, and Shaker songs and African American Spirituals, to Poulenc and contemporary composers, the works on this program represent an enormous range of expression.
Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 4:00 pm
The Cathedral Church of All Saints,
1330 Cathedral Lane, Halifax, NS
A presentation of Margaret Race and To The Point Productions
on behalf of Paul Halley and The Choir of All Saints Cathedral
Poster design by Kate Sinclair-Sowerby of Co. & Co. Design, Halifax
2022
Concert performance
December 10 & 11, 2022
'A Rose In Winter'
A celebration of Christmas in song and story
The Choir of All Saints Cathedral, Halifax, directed by Paul Halley
with guest artist, Old Man Luedecke
Christmas is back! After a three-year hiatus, Grammy winner Paul Halley showcases his signature choir, The Choir of All Saints Cathedral, in a live concert performance celebrating Christmas. Entitled 'A Rose In Winter', this concert of song and story is a continuation of the Christmas concert tradition at the Cathedral that Halley established in 2008 upon his arrival in Halifax. The Cathedral Choir and Paul Halley will be joined by guest, Old Man Luedecke, in a reprise of his 2019 appearance in the genial role of narrator - to read and recite, to sing, and to, no doubt, play the banjo. A two-time Juno Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter, Old Man Luedecke delivers narrative-driven folk songs with a storyteller's heart. About the choir, Paul Halley remarks, “This is a spectacular group of young musicians. The vibrancy and fullness of sound and high level of musical accomplishment make this the best choir I’ve worked with.”
Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 4:00 pm
St John’s Anglican Church, Lunenburg, NS
Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 4:00 pm
The Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax, NS
A presentation of Margaret Race and To The Point Productions
on behalf of Paul Halley and The Choir of All Saints Cathedral
Poster design by Kate Sinclair-Sowerby of Co. & Co. Design, Halifax
Concert performance
November 6, 2022
'For All The Saints'
'Musikalische Exequien' by Heinrich Schutz
The Choir of All Saints Cathedral, Halifax, directed by Paul Halley
Capella Regalis Men and Boys Choir, directed by Nick Halley
Directed by Paul Halley, this masterwork will comprise the centerpiece of the 'For All the Saints' concert program at the Cathedral Church of All Saints with guest instrumentalists and singers from the Canadian Early Music scene. This special Halifax performance takes place on the 350th anniversary - to the day - of Schütz's death on November 6, 1672. It is one of many musical events taking place across Canada this fall as part of SchützFest350, a coast-to-coast Canadian festival of music composed by influential Baroque composer Heinrich Schütz (1585—1672).
Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 4:00 pm
The Cathedral Church of All Saints
1330 Cathedral Lane, Halifax, NS
A co-production of Capella Regalis and All Saints Cathedral Halifax
Commemorative Service
September 19, 2022
in Celebration of the Life of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada
NS Lieutenant Governor Arthur J. LeBlanc - eulogy
NS Premier Tim Houston - tribute
Music by The Choir of All Saints Cathedral
Paul Halley, Director of Music and Organist
Nick Halley, Assistant Director
Stadacona Band of The Royal Canadian Navy, Lieutenant Brad Ritson, CD, RCN, director
Corporal Evan Forde, bugler
Sergeant Liam Murray, piper
Monday, September 19, 2022 - 2:00 pm Atlantic Time
The Cathedral Church of All Saints,
1330 Cathedral Lane, Halifax, NS
PROGRAMME
Processional Hymn - 'Praise, My Soul, The King of Heaven' (Lauda Anima), music by John Goss (1800-1880), arr. P. Halley
National Anthem - 'O Canada!', music by Calixa Lavallee (1842-1891)
Welcome and Opening Prayer - The Very Reverend Paul Smith, Dean of The Cathedral Church of All Saints
Smudging Ceremony and Mi'kmaq Prayer - Marlene Companion, Elder
First Reading (Isaiah 61: 1-9) - The Honourable Myra A. Freeman, 30th Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia
Anthem (sung by the choir) - 'O King All Glorious', music by Healey Willan (1880-1968)
Second Reading (Psalm 23) - Dr. The Honourable Mayann E. Francis, 31st Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia
Hymn - 'I Vow To Thee My Country' (Thaxted), music by Gustav Holst (1874-1934)
Gospel Reading (Matthew 5: 1-12) - The Right Reverend Sandra Fyfe, Bishop of Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island
Tribute - The Honourable Tim Houston, Premier of Nova Scotia
Eulogy - The Honourable Arthur J. LeBlanc, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia
Anthem (sung by the choir) ' Nunc Dimittis' (The Song of Simeon), music by Sir Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924)
Prayers and Reflections by Interfaith Leaders
The Last Post - Corporal Evan Forde, bugler
Moment of Silence
Rouse (Reveille)
The Lament - Sergeant Liam Murray, piper
Prayer of Commendation - The Very Reverend Paul Smith, Dean
Anthem (sung by the choir) - 'Into Thy Hands', music by Jonathan Dove (b.1959 - )
The Blessing - The Right Reverend Sandra Fyfe, Bishop
Royal Anthem - 'God Save The King', music (melody) Thesaurus Musicus, 1743, arr. P. Halley
21 Gun Salute (commences) - Royal Canadian Artillery
Hymn - 'Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah' (Cwm Rhondda), music by John Hughes (1873-1932), arr. P. Halley
Postlude - 'Nimrod' (Adagio), Enigma Variations, Op. 36, music by Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934)
Departure of Faith Leaders and The Vice-Regal Party
Sunday, April 17, 2022
Easter Day Resurrection Mass & Celebration
Paul Halley, Organist and Director of Music
Nick Halley, Assistant Director of Music
The Cathedral Choir & Capella Regalis Men and Boys Choir
Choral and instrumental music by Halley, Ellington, Praetorius
Conducted by Paul Halley and Nick Halley
with jazz ensemble comprising:
Paul Halley, organ and piano
Nick Halley, drums
Henk Fisher, percussion
Jon Suters, bass guitar
Tristan da Borba, saxophone
Dominique Saulnier, organ
Sunday, April 17, 2022, 10 am Atlantic Time
The Cathedral Church of All Saints
Cathedral Lane, Halifax, NS
2021
Paul Halley retired from his position as Director of Chapel Music
and director of The Chapel Choir of the University of King's College Halifax
on November 28, 2021, after 14-1/2 years of service to the college and chapel.
During that period, he expanded the Choral Scholars program at the Chapel,
and inaugurated the 'King's At The Cathedral' Series to include "For All The Saints",
"A King's Christmas", and Bach and Baroque Masterworks with orchestra.
August 25, 2021
Summer Organ Recital Series
Paul Halley, Organist and Director of Music
Works by Mendelssohn, Peeters, Bach, Franck, and Halley.
The Cathedral Church of All Saints
April 10, 2021 Live Performance Video
King's At The Cathedral Series: "Requiem' (Op. 9) by Maurice Durufle
Performance given in memory of
Nova Scotians and all Canadians who have lost their lives to Covid 19.
Live performance recording from The Cathedral Church of All Saints, Cathedral Lane, Halifax.
No audience in attendance due to Covid19 restrictions.
Initial broadcast: April 10, 2021 - 6:00 pm (Atlantic Time)
as part of the inaugural Creative Campuses Nova Scotia arts festival
Conducted by Nick Halley
Paul Halley, organ
The Chapel Choir of the University of King's College
Paul Halley, Director of Music
Nick Halley, Assistant Director
Ensemble Regale Chamber Orchestra
2020
Special Compilation Video Presentation
of A King's Christmas 2021 (no live concert due to pandemic)
"THE TWELVE YEARS OF CHRISTMAS - A King's Christmas 2008 - 2019"
The Chapel Choir of the University of King's College Halifax.
Directed by Paul Halley.
April 4 & 5, 2020
King's at the Cathedral Series: "The St. John Passion" by J. S. Bach
These performances were cancelled due to the pandemic.
What was planned:
The Chapel Choir of the University of King's College
Paul Halley, Director of Music
Nick Halley, Assistant Director
Ensemble Regale Baroque Ensemble
led by Marie Nadeau-Tremblay
Guest artists:
Charles Daniels - Evangelist (tenor)
Alexander Dobson - Jesus (baritone)
Clayton Kennedy - Pilate (baritone)
Janelle Lucyk- soprano
Francis Bamford - alto
Philippe Gagne' - tenor
St. John's Anglican Church, Lunenburg, NS
The Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax, NS
2019
December 14 & 15, 2019
King's at the Cathedral Series: "A King's Christmas" 2019
A Feast of Seasonal Song and Story
with Guest Narrator, 'Old Man Luedecke',
singer/songwriter/storyteller
The Chapel Choir of the University of King's College Halifax
Paul Halley, Director of Music
Nick Halley, Assistant Director
The Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax, NS
Sunday, November 3, 2019
King's at the Cathedral Series - 'For All The Saints'
"Requiem" by Alfred Schnittke
The Chapel Choir of the University of King's College
Paul Halley, Director of Music
Nick Halley, Music Scholar
Ensemble Regale - myriad instruments
and Paul Halley, organist
The Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax, NS
Paul Halley remarks: "This coming Sunday afternoon (November 3rd) at 4:00 p.m. the King’s Chapel Choir will be presenting their annual “For All the Saints” concert at All Saints Cathedral. Our featured piece will be Alfred Schnittke’s Requiem, which we performed seven years ago. The audience response was pretty wild, as is the work itself.
I first encountered Schnittke’s compositions when I toured what was then the Soviet Union in 1984 and I was overwhelmed by the grit and power of his music. His voice was, and still is, utterly unique. He is steeped in the European tradition but is fearless in drawing from all manner of genres and styles. His Requiem is truly the most dramatic, I would even say, shocking setting of the text that I have ever heard. Scored for choir, soloists, trumpet, trombone, organ, piano, celeste, electric bass and guitar, and a huge array of percussion instruments, this Mass for the Dead is a haunting portrayal of chaos, despair, and darkness, but also of profound hope and exquisite beauty. Whatever happens, I can guarantee it’s not going to be one of those “well, that was nice” concerts!"
July 18, 2019
Encore Concert! Series presented by Music And Beyond
Paul Halley - Organ Recital
Works by Bach, Howells, Mendelssohn,
Langlais, Franck, Mulet, and Halley.
Dominion-Chalmers, 355 Cooper Street, Ottawa, Ontario
April 7, 2019
King's at the Cathedral Series: "The St. Matthew Passion" by J. S. Bach
The Chapel Choir of the University of King's College
Paul Halley, Director of Music
Nick Halley, Assistant Director
The boy sopranos of Capella Regalis Men & Boys
Ensemble Regale Chamber Orchestera
ed by David Greenburg
Guest artists:
Charles Daniels - Evangelist (tenor)
Nicholas Burns - countertenor
Benjamin Butterfield - tenor
Clayton Kennedy - Jesus (baritone)
Janelle Lucyk - soprano
Marie Magistry - soprano
Sarah Myatt - alto
Nathaniel Watson - bass
The Cathedral Church of All Saints
2018
December 15 & 16, 2018
King's at the Cathedral Series: "A King's Christmas"
A Feast of Seasonal Song and Story
with Guest Narrator, Don Connolly,
Former host of 'Info Morning' on CBC Radio
The Chapel Choir of the University of King's College Halifax
Paul Halley, Director of Music
Nick Halley, Assistant Director
St John’s Anglican Church, Lunenburg, NS
The Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax, NS
November 4, 2018
King's at the Cathedral Series: "For All The Saints"
"Requiem" by Maurice Durufle
The Chapel Choir of the University of King's College
Paul Halley, Director of Music
Nick Halley, Music Scholar
Ensemble Regale Chamber Orchestra
and Paul Halley, organist
The Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax, NS
April 15, 2018
King's at the Cathedral Series: "The Splendour of Venice - Music for San Marco"
Monteverdi's Selve Morale and E Spirituale
The Chapel Choir of the University of King's College
Paul Halley, Director of Music
Nick Halley, Music Scholar
with a fifteen-piece Baroque chamber orchestra of period instruments
Guest artists:
Helene Brunet - soprano
Janelle Lucyk - soprano
Sarah Myatt - alto
Philippe Gagne' - tenor
Nils Brown - tenor
Brett Polegato - bass
and boy sopranos from Capella Regalis Men & Boys Choir
The Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax
2017
December 16 & 17, 2017
King's at the Cathedral Series: "A King's Christmas"
A Feast of Seasonal Song and Story
with Guest Narrator, The Rev. Dr. Gary Thorne,
Retiring Chaplain of the University of King's College, Halifax
The Chapel Choir of the University of King's College, Halifax
Paul Halley, Director of Music
Nick Halley, Music Scholar
St John’s Anglican Church, Lunenburg, NS
Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax, NS
November 5, 2017
King's at the Cathedral Series: Ninth Annual 'For All The Saints' concert
"Requiem" for Five voices by Cristobal Morales (16th c.)
"Mass in G" by Francis Poulenc (20th c.)
The Chapel Choir of the University of King's College
Paul Halley, Director of Music
Nick Halley, Assistant Director
The Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax, NS
May 13 & 14, 2017
"Halley Performs Halley" New choral works for choir and organ
The Chapel Choir of the University of King's College
Paul Halley, Director of Music
Nick Halley, Music Scholar
St. John's Anglican Church, Lunenburg, NS
The Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax, NS
April 8 & 9, 2017
King's at the Cathedral Series: "The St. John Passion" by J. S. Bach
The Chapel Choir of the University of King's College
Paul Halley, Director of Music
Nick Halley, Music Scholar
Ensemble Regale Chamber Orchestra
led by David Greenburg
Guest artists:
Matthew Anderson - Evangelist (tenor)
Alexander Dobson - Jesus (baritone)
Matthew Cassils - Pilate (baritone)
Janelle Lucyk- soprano
Daniel Taylor - alto
Philippe Gagne' - tenor
St John's Anglican Church, Lunenburg
The Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax
2016
December 16,17,18, 2016
King's at the Cathedral Series: "A King's Christmas"
A Feast of Seasonal Song and Story
with Guest Narrator, Roberta Barker
The Chapel Choir of the University of King's College
Paul Halley, Director of Music
Nick Halley, Music Scholar
St Ninian Cathedral Parish, Antigonish, NS
St John’s Anglican Church, Lunenburg, NS
Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax, NS
June 19, 2016
Music For A Great Space
The Choir of All Saints Cathedral in Concert
The Choir of The Cathedral Church of All Saints Halifax
Paul Halley, Organist and Choirmaster
Nick Halley, Assistant Choirmaster
The Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax
Paul Halley celebrates his first anniversary as Director of Music at All Saints Cathedral.
April 15, 16, 17, 2016
King's at the Cathedral Series: 'Vespers of 1610' by Claudio Monteverdi
The Chapel Choir of the University of King's College
Paul Halley, Director of Music
Nick Halley, Assistant Director
A chamber ensemble of fourteen period instruments
and Capella Regalis Men and Boys Choir
Guest artists:
Helene Brunet - soprano
Janelle Lucyk - soprano
Sarah Myatt - mezzo-soprano
Charles Daniels - tenor
Philippe Gagne - tenor
Martin Auclair - bass
St Ninian's Catholic Church, Antigonish
St John's Anglican Church, Lunenburg
The Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax
The University of King's College Chapel Choir suspended its cycle of Bach masterworks for one year
to present another great pillar of the Baroque repertoire – the Vespers of 1610 by Claudio Monteverdi.
A monumental work scored for soloists, choir, and orchestra, the Vespers foreshadowed the religious masterworks
of Bach and Handel and has earned a place in the history of western music as a revolutionary and now iconic work.
2015
December 11,12,13, 2015
King's at the Cathedral Series: "A King's Christmas"
A Feast of Seasonal Song and Story
with Guest Narrator, R. Bruce Connelly
Stage and Television Actor, New York City.
The Chapel Choir of the University of King's College
Paul Halley, Director of Music
Nick Halley, Music Scholar
St Ninian Cathedral Parish, Antigonish, NS
St. John's Anglican Church, Lunenburg, NS.
The Cathedral Church of All Saints. Halifax, NS
November 7, 2015
King's at the Cathedral Series: 'For All The Saints' concert
"Mass for Double Choir" by Frank Martin
Also works by Byrd, Schutz, and Harris
The Chapel Choir of the University of King's College
Paul Halley, Director of Music
Nick Halley, Assistant Director
The Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax
April 11 & 12, 2015
King's at the Cathedral Series: "Mass in B-Minor" by J. S. Bach
The Chapel Choir of the University of King's College
Paul Halley, Director of Music
Nick Halley, Assistant Director
Ensemble Regale Chamber Orchestra
led by David Greenburg
Guest artists:
Agnes Zsigovics - soprano
Jolanta Lorenc - soprano
Daniel Taylor - alto
Thomas Cooley - tenor
Edmund Milly - baritone
St John's Anglican Church, Lunenburg
The Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax
April 1 & 8, 2015
The Chapel Choir 'Unrobed'
An entertaining fundraising revue showcasing the Choir's hidden talents
from the sublime to the wholly ridiculous
An evening of ingenuities, infamies, and oddities
served up with a glass of bubbly and appetizers.
School of the Arts, Lunenburg
The Dalhousie University Club, Halifax
2014 & earlier
December 6-14, 2014
King's at the Cathedral Series: A King's Christmas
A Feast of Seasonal Song and Story
Guest Narrator, Shelley Thompson
The Chapel Choir of the University of King's College
Paul Halley, Director of Music
Nick Halley, Music Scholar
St. John's Anglican Church, Lunenburg, NS.
The Cathedral Church of All Saints. Halifax, NS
Sunday, November 2, 2014
King's at the Cathedral Series: "For All The Saints"
'Requiem' by Pierre de la Rue, late-15th cent.
A concert of heavenly music in commemoration of all the Saints
The Chapel Choir of the University of King's College
Paul Halley, Director of Music
Nick Halley, Music Scholar
with Ensemble Regale Chamber Orchestra
The Cathedral Church of All Saints. Halifax, NS
"I believe Pierre de la Rue’s Requiem is one of those great works of art
that has the capacity to stir the memory, to move us towards
recovering something of what has been lost. " - Paul Halley
April 5 & 6, 2014
King's at the Cathedral Series:
"The St. Matthew Passion" by J. S. Bach
The Chapel Choir of the University of King's College
and The Boys of Capella Regalis
Paul Halley, Director of Music
Nick Halley, Music Scholar
with Ensemble Regale Chamber Orchestra
led by David Greenburg
with Susie Napper playing viola da gamba
Guest artists:
Rufus Müller - Evangelist (tenor)
Dion Mazerolle - Jesus (baritone)
Tyler Duncan - Pilate (baritone)
Hélène Brunet - soprano
Daniel Taylor - alto
Sarah Myatt - alto
Marc Molomot - tenor
St. John's Anglican Church, Lunenburg, NS.
The Cathedral Church of All Saints. Halifax, NS
December 8, 13, 14, 15, 2013
King's at the Cathedral Series: A King's Christmas
A Feast of Seasonal Song and Story
Guest Narrator, Ken Schwartz, director of Two Planks and A Passion Theatre
The Chapel Choir of the University of King's College
Paul Halley, Director of Music
Nick Halley, Music Scholar
St. John's Anglican Church, Lunenburg, NS.
The Cathedral Church of All Saints. Halifax, NS
Sunday, November 3, 2013 - 4:00 pm
King's at the Cathedral Series: "For All The Saints"
a concert of heavenly music in commemoration of all the Saints
The Chapel Choir of the University of King's College
Directed by Paul Halley
Nick Halley, Music Scholar
with The Maritime Brass Quintet
Officio Defunctorum - T.L. de Victoria
Festival Te Deum - B. Britten
Messe Solonnelle - J. Langlais
The Cathedral Church of All Saints. Halifax, NS
March 23 & 24, 2013
King's at the Cathedral Series: "The St. John Passion" by J. S. Bach
The Chapel Choir of the University of King's College
Paul Halley, Director of Music
Nick Halley, Music Scholar
with Ensemble Regale Chamber Orchestra
led by David Greenburg
with Susie Napper playing viola da gamba
Marcio de Oliveira - Evangelist (tenor)
Mark Wilkinson - Jesus (baritone)
Edmund Milly - Pilate (baritone)
Dawn Bailey - soprano
Sarah Myatt - alto
Andrew Pickett - alto
St. John's Anglican Church, Lunenburg, NS.
The Cathedral Church of All Saints. Halifax, NS
CBC Radio 2 recorded this Halifax concert
and it was broadcast on Choral Concert, Sunday, April 14, 2013, as part of ‘Bach Month’.
December 9, 14, 15, 16, 2012
King's at the Cathedral Series: A King's Christmas
A Feast of Seasonal Song and Story
Guest Narrator, Alexander McLeod
The Chapel Choir of the University of King's College
Paul Halley, Director of Music
Nick Halley, Music Scholar
St. John's Anglican Church, Lunenburg, NS.
The Cathedral Church of All Saints. Halifax, NS
Sunday, November 4, 2012
King's at the Cathedral Series: "For All The Saints"
a concert of heavenly music in commemoration of all the Saints
Alfred Schnittke's "Requiem Mass" - haunting and dramatic
Also, music by Josquin, Vaughan Williams, Elgar and Pärt
The Chapel Choir of the University of King's College
Directed by Paul Halley
Nick Halley, Music Scholar
Ensemble Regale Chamber Orchestra
led by David Greenburg
The Cathedral Church of All Saints. Halifax, NS
Saturday, April 14,& 15, 2012
King's at the Cathedral Series: "Mass in B-Minor" by J. S. Bach
The Chapel Choir of the University of King's College
Paul Halley, Director of Music
Nick Halley, Music Scholar
Ensemble Regale Chamber Orchestra
led by David Greenburg
Guest soloists:
Dawn Bailey, soprano
Kristy Bryson, soprano
Sarah Myatt, alto
Andrew Pickett, alto
Joel Estrada Gonzalez, tenor
Peter Walker, bass
St. John's Anglican Church, Lunenburg, NS.
The Cathedral Church of All Saints. Halifax, NS
December 9, 10, 11, 2011
King's at the Cathedral Series: A King's Christmas
A Feast of Seasonal Song and Story
Guest Narrator, Alexander McLeod
The Chapel Choir of the University of King's College
Paul Halley, Director of Music
Nick Halley, Music Scholar
St. John's Anglican Church, Lunenburg, NS.
The Cathedral Church of All Saints. Halifax, NS
Sunday, November 6, 2011
King's at the Cathedral Series: "For All The Saints"
a concert of heavenly music in commemoration of all the Saints
Rachmaninov’s All-Night Vigil (Vespers)
Also, music by Josquin, Vaughan Williams, Elgar and Pärt
The Chapel Choir of the University of King's College
Paul Halley, Director of Music
Nick Halley, Music Scholar
with Maritime Brass Ensemble
The Cathedral Church of All Saints. Halifax, NS
Wednesday & Friday, April 20 & 22, 2011
King's at the Cathedral Series: "The St. Matthew Passion" by J. S. Bach
The Chapel Choir of the University of King's College
Paul Halley, Director of Music
Nick Halley, Music Scholar
Ensemble Regale Chamber Orchestra
led by David Greenburg
Guest soloists:
Dawn Bailey, soprano
Peter Becker, bass and Pilate
Mark Bleeke evangelist
Helene Brunet, soprano
Maude Brunet, alto
Jacques-Olivier Charier, tenor
Wilbur Pauley, Jesus
Andrew Pickett, alto
Suzie Napper, viola da gamba
St. John's Anglican Church, Lunenburg, NS.
The Cathedral Church of All Saints. Halifax, NS
December 10, 11, 12, 2010
King's at the Cathedral Series: A King's Christmas
A Feast of Seasonal Song and Story
Guest Narrator, Eleanor Wachtel
The Chapel Choir of the University of King's College
Paul Halley, Director of Music
Nick Halley, Music Scholar
St. John's Anglican Church, Lunenburg, NS.
The Cathedral Church of All Saints. Halifax, NS
November 3, 2010
King's at the Cathedral Series: "For All The Saints"
A concert of heavenly music for All Saints
Durufle "Requiem,
Howells "Take Him, Earth, For Cherishing"
The Chapel Choir of the University of King's College
with Ensemble Regale Chamber Orchestra
Mathew Larkin, guest organist
Paul Halley, Director of Music
Nick Halley, Music Scholar
The Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax, NS
July 18-21, 2010
Address and Workshop
Paul Halley, guest speaker and clinician
RCCO National Convention, Victoria, BC
Paul Halley, Keynote Address Speaker
Victoria Conservatory of Music.
Workshop: "Re-establishiing the Radical"
First Metropolitan United Church, Victoria.
June 18, 2010
Debut concert of a new choir with Music from Eight Centuries
St. George's Choir for Men and Boys
now Capella Regalis Men and Boys Choir
Nick Halley, Director and Founder
Paul Halley, Organist
St. George's Round Church, Halifax, NS
June 13, 2010
"In The Round III" a concert of centuries at The Round Church
The Choir of St. George's Anglican Church
Paul Halley, Director of Music
Nick Halley, Assistant Director
with Curis Dietz, trumpet
Lavish reception to follow
St. George's Round Church, Halifax, NS
June 11 & 12, 2010
"Keramion Trio in Concert"
An exciting trio with an eclectic mix of music
Paul Halley, piano and organ
Nick Halley, drums and percussion
Jon Suters, guitar and bass
with Nicolas Veltmeyer, organist
St. John's Anglican Church, Lunenburg, NS
St. Matthew's Church, Halifax, NS
June 3, 2010
Choral Eucharist for the Opening of the
National Conference of the Anglican Synod
The Choir of St. George's Anglican Church
Paul Halley, guest organist and music director
Nicholas Halley, assistant music director
The Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax, NS
June 11, 2010
Holy Eucharist to close the
National Conference of the Anglican Synod
Keramion Trio - Paul Halley, Nick Halley, Jon Suters
St. Mary's University, Halifax, NS
May 3-14, 2010 - Choral Tour
Tour of New York and New England
The Chapel Choir of the University of King's College
Paul Halley, Director of Music
Nick Halley, Music Scholar
King's Edgehill School, Windsor, NS
All Saints Anglican Church, St. Andrews, NB
St. Paul’s School, Concord, NH
Groton School, Groton, MA
Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, New York, NY
Taft School, Watertown, CT
Kent School, Kent, Connecticut
Trinity Anglican Church, Saint John, NB
St. George’s Round Church, Halifax, NS
Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax, NS
March 19 & 21, 2010
King's at the Cathedral Series: "The St. John Passion" by J. S. Bach
The Chapel Choir of the University of King's College
The Chapel Choir of the University of King's College
Paul Halley, Director of Music
Nick Halley, Music Scholar
Ensemble Regale Chamber Orchestra
led by David Greenburg
Guest soloists: Suzie LeBlanc, Sarah Myatt, Andrew Pickett,
David Menzies, Martin Auclair, Bruce Fifer
St. John's Anglican Church, Lunenburg, NS.
The Cathedral Church of All Saints. Halifax, NS
