Singer

No festival would be complete without a generous sampling of Bach’s matchless vocal music, and our final concert How Brightly Shines will not disappoint. We’ll hear two settings of the beautiful chorale “Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern” (“How brightly shines the Morningstar”), one by Johann Kuhnau, Bach’s predecessor at the Thomas Kirche, and one by Bach himself. The artistry of guest soloist Yeree Suh will be featured in several arias, and there will be other cantatas to bring the festival to a joyous conclusion - not to be missed!

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How Brightly Shines

Eastminster United Church

Sinéad White, Historical Voice

University of Toronto

When Bach arrived in Leipzig in late May of 1723 he came prepared to show the city what he could do as the director of music. The high point of the 2023 festival will be a celebration of the first cantatas that Bach performed in the principal churches of the city in the weeks after his arrival. As these works amply demonstrate, it was an auspicious beginning to a period of extraordinary creative output which saw the composition of over 100 cantatas in the course of the next  four years. Join us as we celebrate this turning point in Bach’s life with some of his greatest cantata creations - not to be missed!

Leipzig Cantatas

Symphony Nova Scotia welcomes Lionel Meunier, internationally renowned Artistic Director of the award-winning Belgian vocal ensemble Vox Luminis. Praised for his detailed, spirited approach, Lionel is joined by Irish-born soprano Sinéad White, known for her “gorgeous and subtle vocal palette” (La Scena Musicale) and “luminous soprano” (Whole Note). Together, Lionel and Sinéad take us through a program of radiant highlights from Purcell’s beloved operas, including “Fairest Isle” from King Arthur and “If Love’s a Sweet Passion” from The Fairy Queen. Plus, in a first for our orchestra, we perform Handel’s dazzling Il delirio amoroso (The Delirium of Love), showcasing virtuoso solos for violin, cello, oboe, and recorder.

Soprano

Sinéad White

Events

Upcoming events

Apr 17, 2026

Lunenburg: Purcell’s King Arthur & The Fairy Queen · Symphony Nova Scotia

Past events

May 26, 2024

How Brightly Shines · Toronto Bach Festival

Mar 14, 2024

Sinéad White, Historical Voice · University of Toronto Faculty of Music

Future and recently performed repertoire

Singer in The Fairy-Queen by Purcell

Symphony Nova Scotia

Singer in Il delirio amoroso by Handel

Symphony Nova Scotia

Singer in King Arthur Suite by Purcell

Symphony Nova Scotia

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