The Halifax Camerata Singers is a Canadian chamber choir of 26 to 30 singers, one of a number of singing groups based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. It forms the core of the Symphony Nova Scotia chorus.
History The choir was founded in 1986 by its continuing artistic director Jeff Joudrey.'Halifax Camerata Singers' "Saints and Legends" '. The Coast, By Kate Watson n Mon, Feb 24, 2014 It performs in concerts throughout Nova Scotia."First Halifax Explosion commemorative event depicts 1917 in music and dance" . Local Xpress, Mar 24, 2017 by: Elissa Barnard
In 2010, the choir won the biennial Canadian Broadcasting Corporation National Competition for Canadian Amateur Choirs in the chamber choir category, as well as the Healey Willan Prize for best overall performance.
In 2014, the Camerata Singers performed with Kenny Rogers at his Halifax concert."Concert review: Kenny Rogers doesn’t let Halifax crowd down". THE CHRONICLE HERALD, November 22, 2014
In 2016, the group was presented with a Music Nova Scotia award, Classical Album of the Year, for their recording A Time For All Things."And the winners are: Ria Mae claims five awards as Nova Scotia Music week wraps up". Truro Daily, November 6, 2016"Cape Breton musicians pick up awards". Cape Breton Post, on November 7, 2016 In 2017, the recording was nominated for an East Coast Music Award."East Coast Music Awards Announce 2017 Nominees". Exclaim!, By Sarah Murphy Jan 31, 2017"UPDATE: Paper Lions picks up four ECMA nominations". Sally Cole January 31, 2017
In 2023, the choir welcomed new artistic director Joel Tranquilla.
Recordings A Time For All Things
References
External links Official website.