Helios Vocal Ensemble presents “Sweet Flames”

Join Helios Vocal Ensemble for “Sweet Flames,” an afternoon of love songs spanning the Renaissance to the 20th century, from the sweet and sincere to the passionate—and even the downright bawdy and humorous. Hear confessions of devotion, rapture and heartbreak from composers such as Dowland, Morley, Janequin, Lassus, and Maddalena Casulana, as well as more modern works by Pearsall and Finzi. The concert will be Sunday, February 15th, 2 pm at St George’s Round Church, 2222 Brunswick St, Halifax. Admission is by donation at the door ($20 suggested).

Helios Vocal Ensemble

Sinéad White, soprano

Andrew Pickett, counter-tenor

Michael van der Gaag, tenor

Spencer Gough, bass

Helios Vocal Ensemble is Atlantic Canada’s premier early music vocal quartet, 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 festivals in Québec. Their début recording, An Illuminated Christmas, was nominated for Classical CD of the Year by Music Nova Scotia.